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
Chalice Group to Discuss Truth and Meaning
Sunday, January 11, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, January 11th, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) "A Free and Responsible Search for
Preschools Offer Empathy Workshop for Young Parents
Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Susan Anderson, Executive Director, Children's House -- Rena Patty Empathy can provide precious companionship for the stresses, challenges and joys of
Submarine Cables, Revenue Shortfall Drives OPALCO Rates Up
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- 14,000’ of submarine cable weighs about 380 metric tons on its spool. A 9000 square-foot barge will transport and install the cable in the Lopez-San Juan crossing with
Lummi Nation Requests Coal Facility Permit Denial
Lummi Nation cites severe impact to treaty fishing rights -- from the Lummi Nation -- The Lummi Nation, in a strongly worded letter, asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to take immediate
Writers Workshop: Poets Teaching Poets
Six Sessions: Tuesdays, January 13-February 17, 1-3 at the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- In this class we will continue the conversation about the art and practice of poetry. Each week we will
Whale “Midwife” Helps Mom of Newest Orca Baby
-- by Gary Chittim of https://www.king5.com/ via Crosscut.com -- Orca experts say it is possible that one or more orcas acted as midwives during the birth of a calf last week. Ken Balcomb of the
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 5 p.m. at the Community Church --by Sue Lewis -- To celebrate the beginning of 2015 and the annual making of New Year's resolutions, faithful group member Chris will tell us
2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival Schedule
2015 SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ seven programs of early music on period instruments on Orcas Island and around the Salish Sea ~ -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Lydia Brotherton The 2015
Robert Dash in Statewide Art Competition
-- from Robert Dash -- "Ancestor" by Robert Dash. Pacific Northwest artist Robert Dash of Eastsound, Washington, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2015 CVG Show in Bremerton’s Collective Visions Gallery. The
Tomorrow is Ferry Reservation Day: Cause for Celebration?
Anacortes / San Juans Vehicle Reservations Available for January 5 - March 21 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Vehicle reservations for January 5 through March 21 are now available on the San Juan Island
Guest Opinion: How to be a Good Neighbor
-- from Alison Longley -- A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has me thinking – how can we be a better community in this
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
