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
How to Start the New Year Fresh: Write a 10-Minute Play
-- from Cara Russell, Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- "Night Lights" by Rick Markov. The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is still accepting short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. We’d love
2015 Polar Bear Plunge
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=33734] “You guys plunging?” That was the question hovering in the crisp cold morning air, at the north end of Cascade Lake, on January 1st, 2015. It was the
EDC Gives Workshop about Government Contracting
Wednesday, January 14, 9 a.m. until noon, San Juan Island Library (videoconferenced at Lopez and Orcas Libraries) -- from Victoria Compton for the San Juans Economic Development Council -- (UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts, we
Editorial: Christmas or Birthday?
-- by Lin McNulty -- I don't think I'm whining. At least I don't mean to sound that way. Today is my birthday--one week following Christmas. For me, while growing up, that meant birthday presents
State Minimum Wage Rises in 2015
-- by James Wolf -- Washington State’s minimum wage increases 15 cents to $9.47 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2015. The increase reflects a 1.59 percent growth in the federal Consumer Price Index for Urban
Public Hearings on Two Comp Plan Amendments Coming Soon
Friday, Jan. 16 at 8:45 a.m. in County Council Chambers, Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, County Senior Planner -- Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public
Year-end Recap from Representative Rick Larsen
As 2014 comes to a close, I want to let you know that it has been an honor serving you and the people of the Second Congressional District. The last two years have not been
San Juan County Council to Hold Meetings on Marijuana in January
Monday, January 12 and 26, 9:15 a.m., Council Chambers -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- The San Juan County Council will hold two public meetings in the new year - January 12th and 26th in the
Guest Opinion: Naming Fear’s Kids
-- from Jan Ferris Kotun -- A friend refuses to make new year’s resolutions, on the grounds that she never keeps them. I have a new approach: to name their enemy, or enemies, and avoid
New Baby Orca for J-Pod!
New calf discovered today in J pod of the endangered Southern Resident orca community. -- from the Orca Network/Center for Whale Research -- Official portrait of baby J50 and mom Slick (J16) off North
EDC Offers Free QuickBooks Workshop
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council of the San Juans -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop
Happy New Year from Orcas Park and Rec
-- from Marcia West, Orcas Parks & Rec -- A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers and coaches that made 2014 sports a big success for hundreds of island players. The
Rumba in the New Year
Monday, January 5 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on January 5 from 7 to 9 pm
Market Bucks a Big Success
-- from Tamara Joyner, SJC Public Health Nurse -- Thanks to coordinated efforts of the Orcas Farmers’ Market, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Family Connections, and our local Washington State WIC (Women Infants Children)
Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Nights to Benefit Orcas Island Rowing
-- by Martin Taylor -- Doe Bay’s Pizza and Open Mic Thursday nights in January will benefit Orcas Island Rowing. Thursday Evenings are Open Mic & Pizza Night from 5-10 p.m. Go to Doe Bay Cafe
Watch the Video and Help Jordan Griffith Advance as a Videographer
Jordan Griffin (Update, Dec. 28 at 2:30 p.m.: To see the video at 7 p.m. tonight, click on this link: https://l.facebook.com/l/YAQFb_06hAQE2jkK79sPoKpsem2lywIn2TgVXlJBZ42-IBg/www.filmon.com/tv/wonderful-living-tv ) December 17, 1991 Rachel Griffin was five months pregnant with her
