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
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters Celebrates Anniversary
-- from Diane Martindale, President, the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- February 14th marks our 95th anniversary of the oldest non-partisan voter registration organization in the U.S. -- the League
Orcas Island Yacht Club a Busy, Fun-Loving Group
-- by Lin McNulty -- Maura O'Neill, Orcas Yacht Club Commodore. Founded in 1956, Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) is one of the most active yacht clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Do not
Odd Fellows Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Saturday, February 14, 8 p.m. - midnight, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- The Odd Fellows will be holding a Valentine Dance on Feb 14 from 8 pm until midnight at the Odd
Health Department Urges SJC Residents to Confirm Their Immunizations
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The U.S. is currently experiencing outbreaks of measles, mumps and pertussis (whooping cough), including cases reported in Washington State. While no cases related to the current outbreaks have been
Iolanta, Duke Bluebeard’s Castle Stream in Double Bill
Sunday, February 15, 1 p.m.., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- On the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera
County Officials Seek Permanent Tourism Funding from State Legislature
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan County Visitors Bureau -- Here are a few facts about San Juan County and Washington State that not everyone knows: · Tourism is the fourth largest industry in San
Fireside Chat at Peace Island Medical Center: Diabetes
Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4-5 p.m. at Peace Island Medical Center, Friday Harbor -- from Amy Cloud for Peace Health -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is
Orcas Teens Raising Funds for Service Trip
Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Island Market -- from Lisa Bronn -- Orcas Teens is raising money for a one-week Spring Break Service Trip to Spokane in April. They will be selling beautifully
Garden Club and Library Bring “Wild Side” Author
Eating on the Wild Side author Jo Robinson comes to Orcas Island -- from the Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Garden Club and the Orcas Island Public Library join to bring
Mama Won’t Fly Coming to Grange
February 20-21, 27-28 and March 6,7,8, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce seven performances of the rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy “Mama Won’t Fly.”
Letter to the Editor: The Kids Are Leading the Way
-- by Adrienne Reed, of Plant for the Planet -- Plant for the Planet is coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, February 14th for a free Climate Ambassador training of youth ages 8-14, from 9 a.m.
State Health Services Van Coming to Orcas
Tuesday/Wednesday, February 10/11 from 9 am - 5 pm at Community Church The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on Tuesday and Wednesday. The
John Steward: Business Head, Farming Heart
Healthy, beautiful produce at the Maple Rock Farm stand at Odd Fellows Hall. "Something good is happening here in our own neighborhoods that we can support right now." -- by Margie Doyle --
Letter to Editor: Artworks Worthy of Support
-- from Emily Reed Geyman -- The Olga Artworks Building is a unique part of the art community of Orcas and of all the San Juan Islands. The tragic fire created major financial concerns and
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research
Ag Summit on Lopez End of Feb
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juans Visitors Bureau -- Agricultural Summit on Lopez Island Feb. 27 The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2015 will take place on Lopez Island, February 27
