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
Get Your Booty to the Boot Sale
Come to the Orcas Highlands Boot Sale this Sunday at the Mailboxes below the Highlands -- from Judith Leraas-Cook-- The Highlands residents will be conducting their version of the British 'boot sale' on
Notice of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Public Hearing
Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m., Orcas American Legion Hall -- from Lynda Guernsey -- Notice of Public Hearing for an Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Adding Eastsound Development Regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18,
Learn about Labyrinthian Paths
Saturday, August 15, 11-12 Noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall Inside Labyrinth -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Regardless of your faith or tradition, the labyrinth can be an effective tool to process events and experiences in
More Smuggling Rogues at History Matinee
Sunday, August 16, 3-4:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Maggie Vinson, Orcas Island Historical Society -- Rogues of the Salish Sea: Smugglers vs. the Law 1880-1932 Continuing our series of events related to the
Troxel and Harrod Serenading at Random Howse
Sunday, August 16, 6 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- The Random Howse is pleased to present a night of high-caliber folk music with Jason Harrod and Mandy Troxel. Their acoustic sets will
Orcas Film Festival: In Search of Sponsors
- by Margie Doyle -- The Gang that brought off the 1st Orcas Island Film Festival 2014! After the stunning success of the first Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF), organizer Jared Lovejoy said
Buy Your Tickets Now for Heritage Feast
Saturday, August 29 at Red Rabbit Farm, West Sound -- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Be a part of the 2nd annual Heritage Harvest Dinner on August 29 Join the Orcas
Growing of Local Flowers Making a Comeback
-- from Suzanne Morrissey, Peace & Plenty Flower Farm -- [metaslider id=38495] In 1892 Capt. George Gibbs amazed the Dutch with his success in growing commercial flower bulbs on Orcas Island. The mild, maritime climate
Creation and Connection Stand Out at Imagine Music and Arts Festival
Friday-Sunday, September 11-13, 2015 at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat -- by Margie Doyle, with additional information from Darin Leong - Producer and Jake Perrine - Co-Producer-- Imagine Music and Arts Festival, Sept. 11-13
Participate in Fair Feud from Home
-- from Ashley King -- Did you know the Fair is creating its own version of Family Feud? Survey says…..FAIR FEUD!! Friday Night, August 14th, at 6:00pm Please be a part of our first annual
Help Make Our Pizzas Happen
Farm to Cafeteria Pizza Thursdays at Doe Bay -- by Madie Murray -- Tomas Holmes helps make cob oven pizzas at "school's out" garden party Those who have come to a pizza party
American Cancer Society Visits the Cancer Support Group
Regular meeting Thursday, August 13th at 5 p.m. -- by Carol Kulminski --- The Cancer Support Group welcomes back Dawn Alger from Friday Harbor’s Peace Health Hospital and Geoff Weatherbie from the American Cancer Society
Stormy Hildreth in Concert at Random Howse to Benefit Salmonberry School
-- from Chantelle Hildreth -- Stormy Hildreth along with Grace McCune and special guest Martin Lund will be performing a concert to benefit Salmonberry School in their campaign to raise the funds required to purchase
Your Garden or Orchard Can Help Feed the Hungry
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- August is peak harvest time and this year our orchards and gardens are groaning with vines and trees laden with fruit and produce. Many of us are faced with more food
Learn and Share about Books and Beyond
The Orcas Island Public Library Expansion Project -- by the Library Board of Trustees -- Orcas Islanders love their beautiful public Library as a center of equal access to information for all learners and a
3-Island Wildlife 100 Bike Tour this Sunday
Sunday, August 9 starting at 6 a.m. from Wildlife Cycles, Eastsound -- from Wildlife Cycles -- On Sunday, August 9th, Wildlife Cycles hosts our 24th annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands. Your
