Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Lahari Launches Transportation Program
-- from Lahari -- Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving yourself around the Island is no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence so that you could continue with your
Orcas Man Paddles His Way To Alaska, Alone, On A Standup Paddleboard
-- from Northwest Public Radio -- Here's what your sporty friends should be talking about today. An Orcas Island, Washington, man is the first person to complete the Race to Alaska on a standup paddleboard.
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and
Orcas Island Historical Museums Host Independence Day Celebration
-- from Carol Kulminski -- This is the 66th year that the Orcas Island Historical Museums has sponsored this summer celebration of the island's history. The day's festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Rock Island Announces T-Mobile Retail Store
Friday, June 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Rock Island Retail Store, 345 Court Street, Friday Harbor -- from Rock Island -- We’re taking over the street out front of our store to celebrate. We will
Orcasong Farm Hosting Summer Classes: Elders in the Garden
Every Tuesday, July 18 - August, Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm will offer seven weekly hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, to help you understand the
Library Opens Henigson Wing Expansion to All of Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 25 at 10 a.m. -- [metaslider id=53355] Historic crowds attended the dedication of the Henigson Family Wing, the "Next Chapter" expansion of the Orcas Island Public Library on June
Guest Opinion: Propane Storage Unsafe for Seaview Neighborhoods
-- by Eric Gourley -- I am [sending to the county] this memo in opposition to the proposed propane storage facility on Aeroview Lane. I own a hangar/apartment on 77 Aeroview Lane. I have a
Sitar and Tabla Annual Concert Coming
Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from John Henry Watson -- Deobrat and Prashant Mishra Once a year a unique event happens on the island
Dana Lyons to Film Concert at Doe Bay
Thursday, June 29, 7 - 9 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Sharon Abreu -- Dana Lyons of “Cows with Guns” fame is coming to play Doe Bay on Thursday evening, Jun. 29, 7-9 p.m.
Four Young Musicians Touring Finland
-- from Ed Wilson -- (Pictured left to right) Lisa Carter, Paris Wilson, Emy Carter and Tate Cohan before Martin Lund’s One World Show at Orcas Center. Four young musicians who performed in
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to Dr. Giefer
-- from Leslie Murdock -- The Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) board of directors wishes to thank Dr. Giefer for all that he has done for the Orcas Medical Center and our community over the past
Master Storyteller Weaves Spooky Tales of History and Mystery
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Museums-- Master Storyteller, Antoinette Botsford will again delight audiences this summer with stories weaving mystery with history. Stories of Orcas ghosts, limekilns, and local folklore will be told this
Game Changers – They Happen When Least Expected
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Sam is a 73 year old retired fellow living in a two bedroom apartment in Houston. He is a veteran from the Vietnam era, had a decent enough life with
Orcasong Farm to Celebrate Interdependence
Tuesday, July 4, 3 - 10 p.m., Orcasong Farm - 280 Dolphin Bay Rd. -- from Ben Browner for Orcasong Farm -- We've had fireworks for decades upon decades. We've had beer, brats, celebration, and
Abreu, Hurwicz to Release Salish Sea CD in Benefit Concert
Sunday, July 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu for Irthlingz -- Lummi canoes come to East Sound in a traditional voyage. Photo courtesy of Peter Fisher. Sharon
