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
Orcas Women’s Coalition Sets Initiatives for Action
-- from Paula Treneer -- The Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), formerly known as the CWOO, met on Sunday, February 19, continuing discussions and setting initiatives for the group to address specific issues that affect individuals,
Islanders Get “First Dibs” on County Camps
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round. Choose from: San Juan County
Students Treated to Private “Hidden Figures” Viewing
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Middle and High School students were treated to a private showing of the new film "Hidden Figures" on Friday afternoon at Sea View Theatre. The movie reveals an incredible untold story
Help Make College Happen for Adriena
-- by Lin McNulty -- Local musician, high schooler Adriena Clifton of Shaw Island, has been accepted to Berklee School of Music in Boston. After applying for a number of scholarships, she has now made
Local Students Explore … Edible Insects
-- from Russel Barsh -- Are easily-grown insects such as crickets the sustainable food of the future? The United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) thinks so, and promotes international research identifying edible insects and
Stewardship Network Accepting Good Steward Award Nominations
-- from Amy M. Nesler -- The "Finnie" is awarded in honor of environmental stewardship. Nominate your candidates by March 1. Look out Oscar, the Finnie is coming! Its award season here in
Author Spagna to Read at Darvill’s on Living Lightly
Friday, February 24, 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore -- from JoEllen Moldoff for Artsmith -- Ana Maria Spagna returns to read from her nonfiction book, Reclaimers, about removal of the White Salmon River dam, and
Free Workshop on Business Feasibility for Entrepreneurs Offered
Tuesday, February 28, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them.
Dvořák’s Rusalka Streaming to Orcas Center
Sunday, February 26, 1 p.m, Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s Rusalka by Dvořák streaming Live in HD on Sunday, February 26 at 1 pm. Islanders will
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Nears Finish
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews continue final removal of fill from the temporary bridge, while drivers get accustomed to the two-way traffic across the bridge. The yellow shaded area in the rendering above
County’s Town Hall Talks Revenues and Challenges
-- by Margie Doyle -- County officials met with about 20 Orcas Islanders at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give a repeat "Taking Care of Business" presentation prepared for county employees
Getting the Job Done Without Trying
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- This week, my friend Marj had a second knee replaced, just ten months after her first knee operation. She is coming home today just two days after the surgery. Amazing.
From Our Auditor: Voter Turnout
(Reprinted from Sept. 2016 by request) The ninth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in
School Board Will Convene Special Monthly Meet on Thursday
Thursday, February 23, 4:30 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Orcas Island School District Eastsound WA 98245 Notice of a Special (Monthly) Meeting Thursday, February 23, 2017 Agenda 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
At Orcas Center, Joan of Arc Displays Courage and Quiet Conviction
Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The National Theatre production of Saint Joan is broadcast live from London to Orcas Center Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Bernard Shaw’s
Shepler to Speak on Causes of Death
Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions -- Battalion Chief and Paramedic Patrick Shepler of Orcas Fire and Rescue will speak next Wednesday Feb 22 at
