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
MAG Leads Community: School Music Matters
The High School Band and Strings under the direction of Martin Lund (left) and Pamela Wright (right) meet every school day at 7:30 a.m. to rehearse. By Kristen Wilson The Music Advocacy Group
Guest Opinion: Alice Waters Takes A Stand on GMOs
By Madie Murray On Oct 23, I received an email from the California Right To Know organization that contained a plea from Alice Waters, renowned author, food activist, and founder of the Edible Schoolyard in
Letter to the Editor: Big Band Dinner Dance a Huge Success!
The Big Band Dinner Dance at the Senior Center on the October 20th was a huge success. All of tickets were sold and a wonderful time was had by everyone who attended. Of course, no
Walk the Labyrinth for Remembrance
Remembrance Walk Nov. 1-11 From the Emmanuel Episcopal Church As the days grow shorter, our thoughts naturally turn to remembrance. Across many cultures, the autumn season is associated with remembering the departed and honoring their
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on School Bond
We are voting Yes for school bond. The bond will pay for critically needed repairs to the middle school buildings. The renovation will use materials designed to reduce maintenance costs, and will further reduce operating
County Parks Seeks Village Green Groundskeepers
Bids due November 1 at 3 p.m. From Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair County Parks is seeking bids for year-round groundskeeping services for the Eastsound Village Green. We’re encouraging contractors submitting
Public Invited to Land Bank’s Annual Retreat
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting and annual retreat on Friday, November 2 at Canoe Island French Camp. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Public comment time is
Nothing Beats a Harvest Weekend with the Great Pumpkin
Friday, October 26 State of the State presentation by Trent England, Vice-President of the Freedom Foundation. Potluck at at the Orcas Senior Center. Saturday, October 27 Eastsound Merchants present free activities all day. Click Great-pumpkin-day
Caring Bridge Site Set Up for Mairi Rose Stagg
A CaringBridge site has been set up for Mairi Rose Stagg, who is battling cancer. For more information, go to www.CaringBridge.org and visit Mairi Rose Stagg's site. You may send cards and donations to Mairi
Food Masters Presents Creative Krauts Workshop on Lacto-Fermentation
Sunday October 28, 1:30-5 p.m. at the Westsound Community Hall Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health! Come learn the how’s, why’s,
Unitarian Universalist Service, Oct. 28: “Finding Beauty in a Broken World”
By Susan McBain For this service, you are invited to share on the topic, “What has been broken in your life, and how has it helped you to build something new?” Each participant will have
Thanks To All for a Successful Meal on the Green
By Madie Murray Even Mother Nature came to the party with sunshine and a beautiful sunset while 59 guests gathered at a 70-foot long linen draped table and shared a meal made of 100% Island
Science Club and Funhouse Host Fruit Tasting on Halloween
Bring your fruit for taste selections on Halloween By Madrona Murphy The Orcas Science Club and the Funhouse invite you to a heritage and locally adapted fruit tasting on Halloween! Between 4 and
Fire Commissioners Hold the Line on 2013 Budget
Over-budget revenue will go to reserve fund and benefit volunteers By Margie Doyle At the Oct. 23 Orcas Fire and Rescue District meeting, Commissioner Clyde Duke proposed that next year, the District operate on the
Eastsound Merchants Promise a Great Pumpkin Day!
the goblins'll getcha if ya don't watch out!!! Great Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 27th is a free community event, sponsored solely by local merchants, with no cost for any event to anyone
NW Coal Port Traffic Raises Fears of Huge Marine Spill
It can't happen here? This is what the 1989 Exxon Valdez 11 million gallon crude oil spill looked like, transposed to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. (Reprint use only with permission from Orcas
