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
Why No Burn Ban?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Current (as 4 p.m., August 4, 2017) air quality and fire map. When you look outside at the dull grey lurking overhead, as wind conditions push British Columbia
Renowned Bill Holm to Speak in Friday Harbor
Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) presents the iconic Bill Holm -- expert,
World Premiere Play Reading Coming Up
Friday, August 18, 7:30 p.m., the Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is presenting the world premiere reading of a new play by Rachel Nelson and Danielle
Cancer Survivors/Supporters to Meet
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings, you'll have a chance to
Doe Bay Wine Opens Shop in Eastsound Next Week
-- from Cole Sisson for Doe Bay Wine -- The Grand Opening for Doe Bay Wine kicks off on Monday August 7 in Eastsound Square. They will feature special guests, pouring delicious and exciting beverages, each day
Join Land Bank for Judd Cove Preserve Tour
Saturday, August 26, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on an interpretive walk that
Ken Speck Recognized as Indiana Broadcast Pioneer
-- from the Indiana Broadcasters Association -- Ken Speck plays the drums and leads the band in the St. Patrick's Parade Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist, Star Trekkie, Percussionist and Realtor Ken Speck has
Seaview Neighborhood Protests Propane Tank
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Disclosure: my property line abuts the lot at the corner of Seaview and Aeroview, where InterIsland Propane' is proposing to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center)
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Review Workgroup Surveys and Propane Tank Storage
Thursday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting calls for an update by County Councilman Rick Hughes early in
School District Welcomes New School Psychologist
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- This school year Orcas Island School District (OISD) welcomes Timothy Kopet, Ph.D to Orcas Island School District as School Psychologist. Dr. Kopet has 18 years of
State Issues Air Quality Alert – UPDATED
-- from National Weather Service -- UPDATE: August 9, 12 p.m. The air quality alert that was in effect until noon Thursday has been extended until noon Friday. A strong upper level ridge will keep
State Asks You to Check Trees for Invasive Pests in August
-- from State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for
OPALCO’s 2017 Submarine Cable Project: Steps Taken to Avoid Outages
-- by Susan McBain -- OPALCO’s project to finish replacing its 1977 submarine cable between San Juan and Lopez Island is nearing completion. The new cable being laid in September—almost 2.6 miles of it—will be
Hot Weather a Threat to Your Pet’s Life
--- from Ron Krebs, Sheriff -- The upcoming weather forecast is predicting higher than normal temperatures in the Puget Sound area. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone not to leave your
Kiwanis, Lions Clubs Will Host Local Blood Drive
Thursday, August 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick for Lions Club/Kiwanis Club -- While blood collections usually go down by about 15-20 percent during summer with schools and
Upcoming Watercolor Classes With Caroline Buchanan
August 7 - 11 and 14-18, On Location -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Watercolor artist and instructor, Caroline Buchanan, will be teaching three different watercolor classes on Orcas in August. The first two are based
