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
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement
Reprise: When Your Life Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- (Orcas Issues has had several comments in recent weeks asking about Thayne and Chris Hamilton and their cause, first posted on Dec. 1, 2013. In response to the comments, we're
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable
March Turtleback March a Great Experience
-- from Tanja Williamson -- [metaslider id=35384] It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21st, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! Over 90 people, from ages five to
Calling All Metal Workers
For Orcas Center Art Show -- from Andrea Hendrick -- You are invited to show your art - anything made of metal or a combination of metal and ? - in the Orcas Center Lobby
Hunt Easter Eggs at Deer Harbor
-- from the Deer Harbor Women's Auxiliary -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary and the Deer Harbor Inn are hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5. It starts at 1 p.m. Kids
Open Letter to Rick Hughes Re: Orcas Road Project
-- from Susan Fleischer and John Fleischer -- Re: Orcas Road Project (Nordstrom Lane to McNallie Lane) Dear Rick, This is in regard to the San Juan County Orcas Road proposed realignment that runs along
Chelsea Leaves the School Garden for Adventure and Education
Colleen Stewart steps into her boots -- by Madie Murray -- Chelsea says "bye" and Colleen gets to work! We are saddened by Chelsea Cates leaving us, but so excited about the future
Business Spotlight: The Art of Training
Stephen Forsythe and his partner Sukima Hampton work with the barbells in his studio, The Art of Training. -- by Margie Doyle -- Stephen Forsythe has the physique of a dedicated athlete so
April is Volun-tourism Month in the San Juans
Earth Day, Great Island Beach Clean-ups and BioBlitz offer opportunities to learn and give back as the islands get ready for summer -- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- During the 2014
Poetry Month Begins with Premiere Reading Honoring Lilly Ledbetter
Wednesday, April 1, 6 pm at Darvill’s Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Carolyne Wright will celebrate the beginning of April as Poetry Month at Darvill's Bookstore The highly acclaimed
Ferry Alert: Operational Constraints Make Ferry Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 8:30 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was delayed approximately 30 minutes due to operational constraints. This will affect he 9:55 a.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to
Bid Farewell to Glenna and Lynn Richards
-- from Sue Lamb -- Let’s have a party to honor Lynn and Glenna Richards! Come to Orcas Senior Center next Tuesday, March 24th from 4 to 6 p.m. Please bring finger food -- hors
Local Reservist Gets Called Up
-- from SGT Blake Salem Baida -- I, U.S. Army Reserve SGT Blake Salem Baida, have received notification of an immediate mobilization to serve as a Legal NCO. I will be leaving my wife Tonya
Crossroads Lecture: The Impulse Society
Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jodi Linnes -- Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Presents: “The Impulse Society: America in the Age of Instant Gratification” with journalist and author Paul Roberts. Orcas Crossroads
Reflections of The Miracle Worker
An Appreciation of Community Theater –by Cara Russell- “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller Last night
