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
Hawaiian HAPA Group Heads to Orcas Center Stage
Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 pm with Burgers & Brew before the show at 5:30 pm. -- from Artha Kass -- The HAPA name reflects the diverse backgrounds of its musicians and the mix of cultures
Leadership San Juan Islands Launches 12th Year
-- from Liz Illg -- The Leadership San Juan Islands professional development program launched a new class on January 8, with an orientation day held at the Harrison House Suites in Friday Harbor. Eighteen islanders from
Library Ready to Turn the Page on The Next Chapter
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- Sketch of Library from Rose Street, looking south with expansion to the north and west of current building With wonderful participation from the community,
Our Representatives Report: Jeff Morris Updates
-- from Washington State Representative Jeff Morris -- Here we are almost two-thirds of the way through this short (60-day) session in Olympia. I’m honored to serve you as one of two representatives from the
Evaluate Grants for Parks, Trails and Wildlife Habitat
Volunteers Needed -- from Susan Zemek fro Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is seeking volunteers to evaluate grant proposals that will help decide
Guest Editorial: Fielding Football Offers Alternatives and Discussions
-- by Justin Paulsen -- The issue of youth (age 6 – 18) football in a topic of major discussion in communities across America. The discussion is notable because of all of the comments raised
Sports Report: Vikings Basketball Season Over
-- by Ed Sutton -- All good things come to an end. And so it was for the Orcas Vikings basketball teams. Both the men's team and the Lady Vikings returned to Sedro Wooley on
Donate and Help at the Winter Book Sale
Library Friends Winter Book Sale -- Saturday, February 27th, 10AM to 2PM Public School Cafeteria -- from Leif for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- “Massive, End-of-Winter & Pretty-much-Spring-already” -Book Sale. For just
Letter to the Editor: 17-year-olds Can Caucus in San Juan County, Too!
-- from Diane Martindale -- Mark March 26th on your calendars now for the Democratic caucuses in San Juan County. Attention 17 year olds! If you are turning 18 on or before November 8 you
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks for Park / Rec Funding
-- from Marcia West -- Asking voters to voluntarily raise their taxes is stressful for everyone. You, and the commissioners asking you to approve the levy, are property owners and we are well aware that a
Orcas Island Rowing Looks Forward to a Strong Spring Season: Join Them!
-- by Martin Taylor -- Tina showing them the right way to row. Orcas Island Rowing team has already been working out in the pre-dawn, pre-season. The high school and middle school kids
Our Representatives Report: Senate Passes Education Bill, BUT…
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker speaking Tuesday on the Senate floor. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today following the passage of Senate Bill
Does Football Have a Future on Orcas?
Wednesday, February 24, 5 p.m., OHS Cafeteria -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, OPR -- Many Islanders with youth in our Park and Rec and School programs have recently received a survey to complete regarding your
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Lahari Director
-- from Chris White -- Dennis King, Director of Lahari Sunrise Volunteers, and those who would like to join the all-volunteer, no-commitment group, are invited to the upcoming sunrise breakfast 7 AM this
Turning 65? Welcome to Medicare
Thursday, February 18, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 means that you are now eligible for health coverage through Medicare - the government funded insurance program available to people age 65
Rock Island Pitches Fiber Optics to Eastsound Business Core
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dan Burke, Rock Island Communication's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, announced to Eastsound Property owners a plan earlier this month, "to bring fiber optic Internet to downtown Eastsound...to get
