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
GMO Film Series at Public Library
Free of Charge September 20, 10:30 a.m. “The Future of Food” September 27, 5:30 p.m. “Genetic Roulette” October 4, 10:30 a.m. “Seeds of Freedom” October 11, 5:30 p.m. “The GMO Trilogy” - Part II: Hidden
Orcas Recycling Services Invites All Islanders to Public Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board of Directors How do we continue to grow the Reduce, Reuse Recycle and Up-Cycle mission of The
Letter to the Editor: Misunderstandings Regarding Charter Review Commission
There has been a great deal of misunderstanding regarding the nature and objectives of the Charter Review Commission. Here are a few points to set a perhaps more balanced stage: The CRC was a pretty
Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Hedrick Smith to present “The Dream at Risk”
From the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Hedrick Smith, who will present "The Dream at Risk" Saturday, September 22, at 5 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall.
Jeffrey M. Smith Speaks on Orcas about GMOs
Jeffrey M. Smith speaking on health risks of GMOs Wednesday, September 19 • 6:30 at Odd Fellows Hall. Jeffrey M. Smith, a leading consumer advocate promoting healthier GMO-free choices, author and filmmaker, is
Lend Your Voice: Choral Society Rehearsals to Begin
Orcas Choral Society season to be underway. The Orcas Choral Society has begun rehearsals for an exciting new season. The Choral Society rehearses in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center on Tuesday evenings
League of Women Voters to Hold Discussion of Charter Propositions
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its monthly membership meeting on Monday, September 17 at the San Juan Island Library Conference Room at 1010 Guard Street in Friday Harbor from
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
