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
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 in the Library meeting room to discuss the
Short Films Promote Shoreline Protection
-- from The San Juan Preservation Trust-- See two new films focused on land preservation and its impact on salmon The San Juan Preservation Trust announces the release of two short films it
Donations Needed for Olga Daze Rummage Sale
-- from Eirena Birkenfeld -- It's time to gear up for Olga Daze the annual fundraiser for the Olga Community Club, taking place on Saturday July 18th from 10 am to 3 pm. Every year
Emily Parsons Earns Graduate Degree
Emily Parsons Karen and Clayton Parsons of Deer Harbor proudly announce that their daughter Emily Allan Taylor Parsons received her Masters Degree in Social Work, MSW, from California State University East Bay, on
Children’s House Earns High Rating
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Our Board of Directors wants to acknowledge and congratulate Orcas Island Children's House on its recent achievement. On June 15th Children's House learned that it had received
Funhouse Commons 5K Run on the 4th
Saturday, July 4, 8:45 a.m., Village Green Saturday, July 4th, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold its 4th annual 5K, now named the “Eat and Run” in honor of the many local restaurants sponsoring
Fruit Fermentation Workshop
Friday June 26 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Learn the surprising ways in which fermented foods can make you happier and healthier at "Fabulous
“Chosen” Documentary: A Film Premier about Sex Trafficking
Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Sea View Theatre -- from Morgan Meadows -- "Chosen" tells of sex trafficking Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary
Orcas Island Burn Ban to Start Early
-- from Chief Miklos Preysz, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is reaching out to our community about the dry conditions we are experiencing on Orcas Island. Please be advised
Free Introduction to Shooting
Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sportsman's Club -- from John Davidson for Orcas Sportsman's Club -- Orcas Island Sportsman's Club (OISC) invites all interested youths aged 10 or older (parent
Coach Chama Begins Rehab, Needs Help
-- from Justin Paulsen --- Like a true Viking Champion, Coach Chama has made it through several surgeries and is now beginning the rehab portion of her match ( See orcasissues.com/chama-anderson-recovering-from-serious-accident ). Like any
Film Fest Seeks Submissions for Production Awards
-- from Jared Lovejoy for Orcas Open Arts -- The Orcas Island Film Festival and Orcas Open Arts invites filmmakers to explore the San Juan Archipelago and use it as a canvas to create short
County Agriculturists Unveil Iconic Pig
-- from the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor In honor of county agriculture and the war that didn't happen, attend
Stormwater Utility Work in Eastsound
.- from San Juan County Public Works -- Bravo Environmental NW will be evaluating the condition of the stormwater pipes in Eastsound. The work will occur during the week of June 22nd. Their service vehicles
Greg McKelvey Added to Christian School Staff
-- from Orcas Christian School -- Greg and Lacey McKelvey We are proud to announce the addition of Greg McKelvey to our staff at Orcas Christian School. Greg joins us from Newbury Park
