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
Economic Humor Comes to Orcas
Saturday, August 8, 11:30-Noon, Library Fair; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, August 8, Yoram Bauman, "The world's first and only Stand-Up Economist," will be on Orcas. Yoram will give
Letter to the Editor: Absentee Owners and Managers Hurt Island Rentals
-- from Karen Key Speck -- Recently I responded to a local island resident who complimented me and my company for regulating my vacation rentals in a manner as to be the least intrusive to
“Barn of the Month” – Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant
--by The Olga Strawberry Council-- The building today. The beautifully restored Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, commonly known as the Artworks Building, has been honored by being designated "Barn of the Month" by Historic Barns of the
Special School Board Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, August 4, 9:30 a.m., Orcas School Modular Building -- from Cathy Ferran -- ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #137 Notice of a Special School Board Meeting TUESDAY August 4, 2015 AGENDA 9:30am - CALL TO
OIYCC in Deer Harbor, Moran, and Mud
-- from Sophia Fleming and Skylar Dalusio, with Mary Gropp -- The past three days have been very interesting and full of mud and dirt for the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps! On Tuesday and
Orcas Christian School Now Accepting Applications
-- from Anna Vast -- Orcas Christian School is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be picked up during business hours at the high school office or found online at www.oics.org.
Big Trees on Orcas
Saturday, August 8, from 10am to 12 pm at Judd Cove Preserve, Orcas Island Carson Sprenger photo Gain a deeper understanding of our wonderful sylvan world with local Forest Ecologist Carson Sprenger. You’ll
Larsen Votes For Critical Transportation Funding
Calls Out Congress For Failing On Export-Import Bank -- from the Office of Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make
County Health & Community Services Supports World Breastfeeding Week
-- from San Juan County Communications -- August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals.
“Red Altar” Historic Theatre Tonight
Thursday July 30 at 8 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- by Margie Doyle -- "The Red Altar Project: Stories of Immigration, Migrations and Journeys" – is a visual and performance art celebration of
Robin DiGeorgio Passes
Robin DiGeorgio, longtime resident of Doe Bay and island artist, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 after a brief illness. A full obituary will be published in time and A Celebration of Life will take
County Fair Office on Limited Service During Fair Week
-- from San Jan County Parks -- During County Fair week, August 10-14, the County Parks Administration office will have very limited walk-in access by appointment only. With the Parks office now situated on the
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, August 14, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday, August 14, for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents
Sail Orcas Honors Ray Jarecki in Regatta
-- from Sail Orcas -- Orcas High School students sail in the Ray Jarecki Regatta Sail Orcas hosted the Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Ray Jarecki Youth Regatta July 25 and 26 at Orcas
Flamenco with the Funhouse
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Director -- The Cottage Knoll House is the site for the Funhouse's "Flamenco" gala on August 2 We love what we do at The Funhouse and appreciate
Salish Sea and South Carolina are Rivals for “Top Islands”
The San Juan Islands Honored by Travel + Leisure Magazine -- by Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Travel + Leisure magazine has announced its 2015 World’s Best Awards, ranking the
