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
Heritage Harvest Feast to Benefit Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, September 24th, you do not want to miss an evening of fine dining and good cheer at Red Rabbit Farm. Bowls and platters are filled with the best
Habitat Truck Returns for Donations
Monday, Sept. 26 at Island Market, Eastsound -- from Jim Duffield-- Fall is nearly here and it's time to start putting things away, but the garage is already packed. Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas
Library Officials to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, September 23, 7 a.m., The Skillet --from Dr. Chris White -- Tom Fiscus of the Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees and Phil Heikkinen, Library Director, have accepted the Orcas Island Lions Club invitation
Auditions for Spamalot Coming Up in October
Saturday, October 1 - Sunday, October 2, 1 - 4 p.m., Madrona Room - by appointment -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center will hold auditions for the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot. Spamalot ran
Raucous and Edgy Burlesque Hit from London to Orcas Center
Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- NT Live’s Three Penny Opera streams live to Orcas Center Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 pm. Mack the Knife is back in town.
Learn About New, Unusual Plants
Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- On Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m. at Orcas Center, Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken of Far Reaches Farm will be giving a talk about "New and Unusual
Odlin County Park Celebrates 90th Year with Free Camping
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- Join San Juan County Parks for a night of free camping on September 24 and commemorate the 90th anniversary of Odlin County Park. An Act of Congress granted the land to the
BBQ and Skate Party This Friday
Friday, September 16, 4:15 - 8 p.m., Orcas Elementary -- from Diane E. Boerstler -- The whole community is welcome at a Free BBQ (4:15 - 5 p.m.) and Skate Party( 6 - 8 p.m.) on Friday at
Runaway Hit From Broadway Streams at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Uproarious laughter! Where? NT Encore’s One Man, Two Guvnors returns to Orcas Center Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. If you’ve not yet
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library -- by Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters
Guest Opinion: Include School Music Programs’ Success in Phase III Bond
-- by Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- It's time to complete the second half of the school music building program. I vividly recall the valiant first effort of a string performance at a MAG concert years ago,
Countdown Begins for This Year’s Film Fest
-- from Donna Laslo -- The Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) producers are in full gear getting the island ready for another fantastic weekend of films on October 7 - 10. Jared Lovejoy & Donna
Eastsound Planning Committee Tackles Mountains and Molehills
September 15,from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Colin Maycock for the EPRC -- The agenda for the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), a county advisory body includes: Public Comment
OPALCO Doubles Down on Low-Income Bill Credits
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s Energy Assist Program will double the monthly bill credit for participating low-income members through the end of the year. The number of members participating in this new program is
Exchange at the Grange a Big Win for ORS
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Sept. 13 at 9:45 a.m. -- [metaslider id=46619] The Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange (ORS) non-profit exceeded expectations with a community outreach Swap Exchange, with booth after booth, table after table
EDC Offers Business Planning / Financing Workshop
Monday, September 19, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor -- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San
