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
Whew! What a Weekend Awaits…
Friday, March 2 Paperworks Exhibit – Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Madrona Room. Philomena Robinson will speak about her “Artplay” process in creating artist books and works in other media. Advenures in ArtPlay:
March is American Red Cross Month
By Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer, American Red Cross Islands Chapter Since 1918, the American Red Cross has been active in the San Juan Islands. We are capable of setting up disaster shelters responding
Artsmith Presents Renda Dodge at Fire
Artsmith Salon and Writers' Open Mic. Monday, March 5, 7pm, FIRE Smokehouse and Grill. Featured writer Renda Belle Dodge is the author of Inked and The Indie Writer’s Workshop; the Managing Editor of Line Zero,a
Pruning for Production Class this Sunday
The last class in “Pruning For Production” with instructor Libby Cook takes place this Sunday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Indralaya in Eastsound. Learn skills to make your trees more
“Open Bowl Project” Raises $765 for the Food Bank
By Madie Murray A cool, rainy day was perfect weather for more than 50 guests to stop by the Wildflour Bakery for a hot bowl of delicious vegetable barley soup. A bonus was
Eastsound Planning Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) holds its monthly meeting today at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The agenda include two public access times, one at the beginning of the meeting and another
Charter Review Commission Hears from Clallam County
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday March 3rd at the Orcas Hotel from 7:30 am to 3pm (with a
Guest Speakers Bring Valuable Information to Cancer Support Group
By Sue Lewis The topic of the benefits of exercise for those who are in or recovering from cancer treatment was presented by Scott Heisinger D.P.T. of Orcas Island Physical Therapy to the Cancer Support
United Way Helps Out Islanders
United Way of San Juan County Awards $78,000 to County Non-Profits From the United Way of San Juan County United Way of San Juan County has awarded more than $78,000 to 16 non-profits in the
2012 “Food for Thought” Event Has New Focus
from Janet Brownell, Preisdent Orcas Island Education Foundation Usually around this time, you would be reading a call to artists to come make something out of a fish, or a box, or an egg for
Solid Waste Management Plan Meets SEPA Review
From the San Juan County Development and Planning Department Notice of SEPA Determination on the County’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the San
Multiple Musical Groups to Perform for School Music Benefit
Updated Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m., Orcas Middle School Gym From the Music Advocacy Group The15th Anniversary of the Annual School Benefit Concert, presented by the Music
Student Chef Entry Deadline Draws Near
By Madie Murray Sponsors are signing up, excitement is mounting, recipes are being formulated and the deadline of March 5 is drawing ever so near for the third annual Student Chef Competition. Students
You Are Invited to Read to a Child
From Susan Stolmeier Would you like to read to children on March 2nd? Read Across America will be celebrated at Orcas Island Elementary on Friday, March 2nd (Dr. Seuss’ Birthday). If you would
County Administrator Addresses Info Services Manager’s Termination and Purchasing Issues
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager [County Administrator] Pete Rose feels that it would be appropriate to reiterate and support the statements made in the County’s news release. [Feb. 24, 2012) Concerning the
Class Highlights Flowers, Food, Fun
Tuesday, March 6, 5 p.m., at Chiladas Learn the secrets of flower arranging in this 'Hands On' event hosted by Leslie Ginnes and Julie Fraser. Learn how to: extend the life of cut flowers add
