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
Need a Will? There’s Still a Way
Monday, August 8, 1-3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Hilary Walker Last month’s workshop filled up fast, and we are happy to offer this additional opportunity to anybody that missed
Olympic Cauldron Designed by Orcas Artist
-- from Holly Petitjean -- Orcas Island kinetic sculptor Anthony Howe On Friday, August 5, more than 78,000 Olympic athletes, spectators and dignitaries from around the world will fill Rio de Janeiro’s famed Maracanã
EPRC Agenda for Thursday Meeting
Thursday, August 4, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Greg Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 4, 2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan – 2016 Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Forest School
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring O.I. Forest School in August) Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come
Drop Out Hosts Wednesday Workshops
-- from Jennifer Brennock -- Drop Out will hold a workshop for writers every Wednesday in August, 4-6 pm with a potluck salon to follow into the evening. There will be a specific craft topic
School Board Adopts 2016-17 Budget
-- by Margie Doyle, updated August 2 at 3:45 p.m. -- At the July 28 meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, the main order of business was to approve and adopt the
Entertainment Preview for County Fair
San Juan County Fair, August 17 - 20, County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King -- This year’s headline entertainment will be one for the books. Sponsored by King’s Market, the Main Stage comes to life
And the Survey Says…
Survey closes August 5 -- from Ashley King -- Remember the iconic game show Family Feud? We have our own new and revised version this year at the San Juan County Fair—Yep -- "FAIR" FEUD!
OIYCC Eliminates Yellow Archangel, Saves Trees For Dog Park
-- from Izabela Janecek -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps started off an exciting week with a trip to Bonnie Brae, a OPAL community in Eastsound. The purpose of our visit was to eliminate the noxious
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- The contractor will be constructing the east and west abutments for the temporary bridge, along with building the grade for the new Channel Road alignment on the west side
Almost Classical to Perform at Village Green
Sunday, August 7, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Kristen Wilson -- Celebrate summer with Almost Classical at their free concert on The Stage on the Village Green in Eastsound on Sunday, August
Flotsam & Jetsam | Nothing Compares to You
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Much of the discussion of the health of the southern resident orca population focuses on nutrition—those apex predators rely on Chinook salmon for the majority of
Another Vege Potluck
Sunday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from Lydia Miller -- This monthly gathering celebrates compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired,
Orcas Island Library to Place Levy Measure on November 8 Ballot
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- Construction is underway for the Orcas Island Library expansion. In response to community feedback and long-term evaluation, the Library has added more space, more technology and a larger collection. The
Visit The Waiting Room for Household Items, Furniture
Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Larson Storage Unit #56 -- from Arron Redford -- Do you have a room waiting for the right chair, lamp, rug, pillow or poster?
