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
Kids Can Develop Coding Skills at The Funhouse Commons
-- from Krista Bouchey -- The learn-to-code movement is moving towards teaching kids to code (“program” computers) at younger ages—even as young as preschool. The Funhouse will be debuting Dash and Dot, two new robots
Family-friendly Treasure Island to Stream Live
Thursday, January 22, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- TREASURE ISLAND by Stevenson, , Writer – Robert Louis Stevenson, Director – Polly Findlay, Designer – Lizzie Clachan, Lighting – Bruno Poet,
Coffee, Tea, Cake, and a Discussion on Death
Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Libby Garcia -- Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Libby Garcia will facilitate the first “Death Café” on Orcas Island at the Orcas Senior Center.
Control Plant Pests and Disease Naturally
January 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Natural Pest and Disease Control with Emily Bishton will be featured at the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting for January 21, 2015,
Point in Time for Local Homeless Count
Annual Homeless Count January 29 -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local
San Juan County and OPALCO Advance in $5M Georgetown University Energy Prize
-- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Today, San Juan County officially advances to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the
Crazy or Normal? Magical or Mundane? Make the Most of Transformative Experiences
Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Dr. Rosie Kuhn, author, therapist and life coach The public is invited to a new
Funhouse Commons Looking for Program Director
-- from Krista Bouchey -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Program Director. The Program Director is responsible for teen and young adult staff; creating exciting programs for kids and
Casa Casuale: Bill Patterson Brings Italy to Random Howse
-- by Margie Doyle -- First of Sunday Special 5-course dinners this Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. call 376-1111 for reservations. Bill Patterson in the kitchen of Casa Casuale, formerly known as Random
Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited to join in two special events in Eastsound on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Serve on Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Board
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- 1960s Spring Street Postcard. The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two people to fill immediate vacancies on the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). The best candidates
Business Entity Workshop Offered by the EDC
Wednesday, January 28, 9-10:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will
Naval Air Station Conducts Third Evacuation in a Week
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Sunday afternoon for a man from San
Peace Island Medical Center to Host ‘Fireside Chats’
First Free Community Education Event is Jan. 21 -- from Amy Cloud for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is launching a
Letter to the Editor: Spirit of Abundance
-- from YMCA Camp Orkila Staff and Annual Campaign Team-- Every YMCA program, including summer camp at Orkila, comes with the promise that, “All are welcome. Financial assistance is available.” This promise affords every child
Patricia Goffeney’s Inspiring Journey
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Jan. 12 at 11 p.m. -- Patricia Goffeney, 100 pounds lighter than when she joined Weight Watchers Six years ago, without stepping on a scale, Patricia Goffeney knew
