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
Walk the Labyrinth at Summer’s Start
-- from Nancy Ayer -- All are encouraged to visit the labyrinth in the gardens of Emmanuel Church. There is much to walk the labyrinth for in our world, which includes a fairly rare event.
Discover How to Discover Your Roots in Upcoming Genealogy Class
Saturday, June 25,12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathy Ciskowski -- Do you want to find out if you come from kings or scoundrels? Was your family on the Mayflower? Are you related to
Score! Nifty Thrifty Thanks Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Susan Malins, center, in Score! Nifty Thrifty refereeing Colleen Billings, left, and Anita Orne, right, at the start of the "Thank You Orcas" sale Score Nifty Thrifty Turns
American Legion Holds Garage Sale
Saturday, June 25th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Garage Sale at Legion Post #93 -- from Judi Resch -- Post #93, Auxiliary Unit #93, and Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron #93 will hold a
Guest Column: Reverberations from Orlando
-- by Fred Klein -- Even though the recent mass shooting in Orlando was only briefly in the news…the story having been eclipsed by the tragic death-by-alligator of a toddler at Disney World…fifty people being gunned down
Solstice Celebrations, Eastsound-style
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=44695] Out in the wild wet West, we celebrated Summer Solstice two days early, and were treated to a day of showers, wind and cold temperatures, although the skies
Flotsam & Jetsam | New WSF Virtual Reality
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- On a placid and calm commute from Orcas to Friday Harbor the other day, sun streaming through the windows and deck softly vibrating as if powered by
Noise Victims Criticize Navy’s Response to Complaints
-- from Ken Pickard, Citizens of Ebey Reserve -- The Navy’s response to complaints of health harms caused by its EA-18G Growler jets has brought criticism and a challenge from noise victims on Whidbey Island. The
Calling All Island Writers for San Juan County Fair
Deadline: July 18 -- from Ashley King -- Do you enjoy writing poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction? How about writing for children, or writing about the Fair theme? Writers of all ages are welcome to
Orcas Lions Serve with Mobility Equipment Program
-- from Didier Gincig -- The Mobility Equipment Program is a vital service offered in collaboration between the Orcas Island Lions Club and the Senior Center. The services offered help people feel safe, increase their
Larsen Introduces Amendment to Reduce Growler Noise
Research to Reduce Jet Noise Would Receive $2 Million Boost Under Larsen’s Provision -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) [Wednesday] announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet
Sing for the Orcas Annual Event
Saturday, June 25 at Lime Kiln Point State Park, 7 p.m. -- from Katie Fleming, for Friends of the San Juans-- Orca passby on San Juan Island. Photo by Jenny Atkinson. Orca Sing
Marc Hennemann to Run for U.S. House of Representatives
-- from BJ. Guillot for Marc4congress.com Marc Hennemann announced [earlier this spring] that he is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Second Congressional District. Mr. Hennemann served in the U.S. Air
Dump Your Hazardous Waste for Free
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Recycling -- from San Juan County Public Works/Solid Waste -- What? The hazardous waste roundup collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose
Win / Win: Market Bucks Supports Local Food
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation to offer
OI Film Fest Announces Grant Winners
-- from Shannon Borg -- Three films featuring the San Juan Islands will be screened at the 3rd annual Orcas Island Film Festival, October 7 – 10. The Orcas Island Film Festival announces three winning
