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
Herring Featured in this Year’s Tides of March
The silvery, slippery herring By Russel Barsh Herring are the guests of honor at this year’s Tides of March marine education event at Eastsound Fire Hall, organized by Kwiaht and the volunteers of
Poet & Scientist to Speak of the Sea
Saturday, March 2, 6 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Diary of the One Swelling Sea by Orcas poet Jill McCabe Johnson From JoEllen Moldoff Darvill's Bookstore invites the public to a special event celebrating
Bingo! Play Again at the American Legion
BINGO! benefits Kaleidoscope All are welcome -- kids and adults -- to play Bingo! this Thursday eveing again, March 7 at the American Legion. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor these BINGO games to
Join the “Les Miz” Chorus with Grace McCune!
"Thriller" -- an earlier Musical Theater Youth Troupe performace produced by Grace McCune Kids' and adult choirs start Thursday, March 7 Grace McCune announces a 12-week rehearsal schedule for the Musical Theater Youth
The Weekend: Lots to Do, in Sun or Showers
Friday, March 1 Opening Reception for Jacqueline Kempfer Art Exhibit, Orcas Center, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Origami Ghosts at Doe Bay at 7 p.m. Susan Osborn Songs and Stories of Japan at Friday Harbor Presbyterian
Undersheriff Distler and Deputies Meet with the People
Far left, Undersheriff Bruce Distler discusses a wide range of topics under the heading of “safety” at the first of a planned series of “Meet Your Deputies” gatherings of Sheriff’s officers and the
The San Juan Islands’ Wedding Show is Back for 2013!
From Felicity Milne Isle Be Wed, the only wedding show in the San Juan Islands is back and bigger for 2013! A collection of San Juan Island vendors teamed up to launch the first annual
S.C. Watson Art Exhibit: Paints, Pencils and Pixels
Mount Baker, by Shane Watson Paintings and illustrations by local artist / fantasy illustrator S.C.Watson will be on display at Washington Federal in Eastsound through the month of March. Artworks will include pieces
Judge Meyer Issues Ruling on Charter Case
Charter Propositions Upheld; Citizenship Praised Visiting Judge John Meyer issued a four-page ruling on Michael Carlson et al. v San Juan County et al., to attorneys in the case representing the plaintiffs (Stephanie O’Day)
Knapp and Vetterlein to Read From Their Work
Tomorrow! Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore 13 Bones by Tish Knapp, her second novel. Darvill's Bookstore hosts a Local Author Showcase tomorrow night when it brings in local authors
Letter to the Editor: Be Kind Rewind
After writing last week about what divides us in the San Juans, I instantly reminded myself that the real topic is what unites us. We mostly stick together and serve each other. People are dominant
Museum Cancels Colton Harris Moore Exhibit
To the Orcas Community— The Orcas Island Historical Museum has decided to cancel the May 18th Colton Harris Moore display due to the sensitive nature and concerns for our community. Please contact the Museum, with
Annual Native Plant Sale – Still Time to Order
From the Washington State University Extension Service You can still put your order in for the Master Gardener annual Native Plant Sale! But, you might want to hurry up. Some plants are selling out quickly.
State Native Plant Society to Meet on Orcas
Saturday March 2 at the Orcas Hotel from 12 to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to the 2013 Annual Meeting of the San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society! Saturday March 2
Meet Your Orcas Deputies!
From Undersheriff Bruce Distler The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and Undersheriff Bruce Distler invite the public to an open meeting at the Orcas Senior Center between 4PM and 6PM on Tuesday February 26, 2013.
Orcas Fire Dept. Holds Second Town Hall Regarding Services
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
