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
Sunday’s Historical Matinee Features Frank Loudin
Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Historical Society’s next Historical Matinee will be this Sunday, August 21 at the Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m.
Upcoming: Annual Steve Braun Triathlon
Sunday, September 4, Moran State Park Registration 7:30 a.m.; Pre Race meeting 8:30 a.m.; Race starts at 9 a.m. -- from Michel Vekved | SMBT Race Director, Friends of Moran -- A runner crosses the
Hand-washing Techniques Put to Test at PeaceHealth Fair Booth
-- from Lori Pelovoi -- Think you know how to wash your hands? Visit the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center booth at the San Juan County Fair Aug. 17 - 20 to put yourself to
Letter to the Editor: Bond Proposal Will Impact School Music Program
-- by Catherine Pederson -- Our School Music Program is facing a crisis situation! You probably received a postcard in the mail last week thanking islanders for the completion of the last two years’ Phase
FunkSway Will Rock Random Howse Stage
Friday, August 19, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Random Howse -- from Melody Funk -- FunkSway featuring Bruce Harvie, Melody Funk, Lek Thixton, and Randy Jezierski will be performing at Random Howse, August 19, 7:30 to
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, PE, SE, Sr. Proj. Engineer -- Motorists will continue to use the existing bridge for at least another week as the contractor begins assembling the temporary bridge this week. Grading of the new
Wildlife 100
Sunday, August 21, 6 a.m., Start at Wildlife Cycles -- from Vicki Leimback -- You may have to wake up early on Sunday, August 21 to meet up with fellow cyclists at Wildlife Cycles in Eastsound by
Flotsam & Jetsam | Horseshoe Highway Buffet
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — One benefit of the recent Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission decision to allow the salvaging of road-kill deer and elk is that the Horseshoe Highway
Larsen Announces $2 Million Grant to Improve Orcas Island Airport
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, [yesterday] announced that the Port of Orcas has been awarded a $2,004,466 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to
Permaculture Celebration at Orcasong Farm
Wednesday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf -- We invite you to join us at Orcasong Farm, 280 Dolphin Bay Road, for a day of community and permaculture
“Con” Writers Needed for Ballot Measures
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place tax measures on the November ballot. The Orcas Island Library District is
Creating with Calendula in the School Garden
Making salve in the school garden. -- by Ashley Randall -- While waiting for our salves to set, we turned to a large bed of calendula flowers for inspiration. We identified and discussed
Planning Commission Calls Special Meeting
Friday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Lynda Guernsey -- The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor
Rising Appalachia Brings a Melting Pot of Soulful Folk Music
-- from Susannah Weaver for the Orcas Center -- Rising Appalachia brings to Orcas Center a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture on Thursday, August 25
Mary Lydia Ryan Returns to Random Howse
Friday, August 12th at 7:30 pm at Random Howse Mary Lydia Ryan Mary Lydia Ryan with Trent Wagner, bassist, returns to Orcas for an unforgettable performance. "Ryan is elegant and graceful with
Olympics Cauldron Captures World Attention
-- by Lin McNulty -- We've all seen the wind-loving sculptures alongside Orcas Road at Double Hill Road. And now the world, as well, is wonderfully aware of the magic. With YouTube videos logging nearly
