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
Krista Bouchey Named Interim Director of the Funhouse Commons
The Funhouse Commons announces the appointment of Interim Director, Krista Bouchey following the departure of long-standing executive director, Pete Moe. Krista recently served as the Assistant Director of the Funhouse Commons for over three years.
Café Olga Moving to FIRE!
by Cara Russell By now we all know what happened in the early hours of July 19, 2013: arson, a single violent act for attention. And the victim, a seventy-five year-old building, which was home
Ride the Community Zip Line!
From Laura Bruhns, YMCA Camp Orkila YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days
Red Tent Gathering with Filmmaker
from Gretchen Krampf Friday, September 20, 7 p.m., Heartwood House The film "Things We Don't Talk About" documents the stories of women reclaiming their sacredness, their truth and their voice as changers in the world.
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Gets Kids in the Swim
A super heads up and a huge thank you go out to Camp Orkila, YMCA Swim Instructors and Dimitri and Lorena Stankevich! Orcas Elementary students in 1st -3rd grade had an amazing opportunity at Camp
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom
Sharon Abreu to Delight Orcas Audience
Sharon Abreu to sing from a varied repertoire on Saturday, Sept. 21 Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Delight in Sharon Abreu’s "Sun, Moon, Stars & Rainbows: Classical songs and
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Blessings of Getting Older”
By Susan McBain Unitarian Universalist service on Sept. 22 will be a “Covenant Group Sampler” led by Susan McBain. The service will start at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main St.
Celebrate “Banned Books Week” at the Library
Banned Books Week From Kathleen Lunde Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and
Guest Column: Tony Ghazel Seeks to Continue as School Board Director
By Tony P Ghazel I am honored and humbled by your trust in allowing me to serve on your school board and I am hoping to serve another four years. I am running for
4-H Hosts Final Senior Dinner of Season
4H Kids will host and serve dinner on Weds. Sept 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. from Marla Johns Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center Wednesday – September
How Are We Doing? Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Second quarter 2013 I work for the government, which gives me a warped view of the world. I forget that not everyone knows obscure stuff like how levies work,
Public Meetings to Hear Local Voice in Nat’l Monument Designation
Indian Island in East Sound,owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) From the San Juan Preservation Trust With continued support for the recent designation of federally-owned lands as the San Juan Islands
Another Successful Fifth Season for Farm to Cafeteria
Geri Turnoy and Jim Wilde from Lowe's help pit the many plums harvested for 5th Season By Madie Murray “Fifth Season” on Orcas Island is when we gather as much abundant fresh summer
Fire Dept. to Hold Special Meeting this Wednesday
The Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a special meeting this Wednesday September 18, 5:30 p.m. at Station 21 [Eastsound]. Below are the items that are slated to be discussed at the meeting: New
Joint County Council, Plannning Commission Hearing this Thursday
Thursday Sept. 19 Planning Commission beginning at 8:45 a.m., Joint Council Meeting 10 a.m. to noon at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor At 8:45 a.m. the San Juan County Planning Commission
