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
Council Approves New County Waste Management Plan
Council Adopts Plan that Prioritizes Curbside Pickup after Public Hearing By Sadie Bailey On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 11, the San Juan County Council held the final public hearing on the Solid Waste Management
Guest Editorial: Thoughts on GMO-Free San Juan Islands
By Madie Murray There are few places in the world that could remain effectively GMO [Genetically-modified organism]-free, and the San Juan Islands is one of them. I think this is significant and something we can’t
How to Speak GMO
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 9-11 a.m., Lopez Library Meeting Room Why should you vote for a GMO-free San Juan County? Everyone is invited to an intimate talk with Jeffery M. Smith, world-renown educator, author,
FEAST’s Fall Harvest: Community Dinner, Partners with FoodMasters & Pizza Nights!
FEAST students gather with FoodMasters to build cobh oven at the school garden last Sunday By Margie Doyle Fundraising dinner this Sept. 30 at the Odd Fellows Hall Farm Education and Sustainability for
Letter to the Editor: Students Show Leadership in Education
This month we are reaching out to donors to help with two different needs at the school. The first need is to help fund more hours for our incredible music teachers so that there may
New Shakespeare Workshop at the Public Library!
Jane Alden will be teaching a workshop for adults on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on Mondays for 8 weeks beginning September 24 through November 12, in the library conference room from 1-2:30 pm. This
2nd Annual Theosofest at Indralaya, Sept. 14 -16
By Leonie VanGelder Theosofest is a festive weekend, offering a multifaceted exploration of theosophical ideas. Offerings include music, lectures, discussion, good food and good company. There are no program fees for the weekend and you
Port Purchases Lantec’s 41 Acres on North Shore
Audrey Wells brandishes a candy cane, which she observed is missing the crook to represent a shepherd's crook. She invited all at the celebration on Sept. 12 to take a candy cane in recognition
Younger Business Generation at Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Becca Gray and Jim Parker with "growlers," ready to serve the public beginning next Friday, Sept. 21, at Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House Friday, Sept. 21 from noon to closing at 33 Hope
IsleShare.org Orientation
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4-5 pm, Lopez Library (videoconferenced to Orcas and San Juan) Learn about Time Banking and local time and skill sharing in our county. Coordinator, Morgan Meadows, will be presenting an orientation and
Pictorial Weavings Featured at Artworks
Geoff Shilling at his loom The Orcas Island Artworks presents “Against a Bright Sky,” a set of jacquard weavings created by Geoff Shilling, through the month of September. This body of work is
“Whale of a Show” Returns to Orcas Center
Auditions on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 Whale of a Show is Coming! Auditions Sept. 20 & 22, performance Sept. 28 Performance Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm Back by popular
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district
Weekend Ahead: Still Plenty To Do
Friday, Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound this Friday Sept. 14th from
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like
Letter to the Editor: Still Time to Support School Music Program
What a concert! It's not too late to support our local "School Music Matters" Fund. On September 12, I attended a wonderful concert at the Community Church in Eastsound. The musicians performing were students in
