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
Orcas Chosen for Miró Transcendence Pre-Release Event
Monday, August 17, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- This summer the Miró Quartet is back, and in addition to their concert performances during the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, there’s an
Breaking News: Council Awards Public Facilities Funds
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. -- Following the San Juan County Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) Evaluation Team recommendations to the County Council on July 14, 2015, the County
Orcas Again Wins Kenmore’s Favorite Island Contest
--from Mikaela Cowles for Kenmore Air-- Orcas Islanders win bargain airfares Seattle-based airline Kenmore Air announced [August 4] it would put tickets on sale for just $89 each way including taxes between Seattle and Orcas Island in the
EPRC Posts Thursday Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3 – 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 6, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or
Whale Museum Lecture: Drought & Water Conservation
Friday, August 7, 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Fly In to Frank Loudin’s Art Show
-- from Jan and Frank Loudin -- The Frank Loudin Art Show will be at the Orcas Fly-In, Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 10 am – 4 pm. It includes Frank's Artwork Collection from "Out
Your Saturday is Booked
Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandy Wilson -- This anticipated annual event will be held on the grounds of the Library on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m.
Democracy Futures: Reasons for Hope
-- An ongoing column by Lori Benjamin -- On the inter-island this week, I ran into Justin, of Skyline Tree Service. Soil water content, he says, is the lowest he’s ever seen. “If you’re planting
Gardening Questions? Check with Our Master Gardeners
-- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will host a gardening information table at Driftwood Nursery throughout the summer. They will continue to be available at their booth on Saturdays at the Orcas
JP and OK Rhythm Boys To Do Music in the Park
Sunday, August 9, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- What better way is there to spend a summer Sunday evening than picnicking and enjoying fun music at a Concert in
Editorial: Make Your Support of ORS / The Exchange Known
Persuade Council to Add Funding for Site Road --Update, Monday, Aug. 3: The County Council meets on this matter on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 9:15 a.m. at 350 Court St #1, in Friday Harbor, directly
Here’s What’s Coming at County Fair Ag Corner
Strawberry Fields For Heifer, aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner -- from Ashley King -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between
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