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
In Formation: a Community Based Time Bank
By Morgan Meadows Learn how you can participate in creating "an hour for an hour" of coordinated time exchanges for meeting needs. How does this program support a reciprocal, strong, services to people based economy?
Drug Traffic Charges to be Brought Against San Juan Student
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office On Friday, January 6, 2012, an extensive narcotics investigation by Sheriff’s Office detectives culminated in the arrest of an 18 year old male Friday Harbor High School student.
Little Bit of Music, Gov’t, B-Ball, Theater and J Edgar this Weekend!
Friday, Jan. 6 Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym. 'J. Edgar' on-screen at the Seaview Theater. 'J. Edgar' explores the public and
Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee
By Jeff Hanson Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine
Writer’s Roundtable Plus Two Writing Classes this Month
JoEllen Moldoff, poetry facilitator, announces important events for writers, beginning this month. The monthly Writer's Roundtable will consider "Flowers For Your Salad: Writing in the New Year" on Saturday, January 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Car-Bike Collision in the Rain
Updated Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. An Orcas Elementary student was involved in an accident at the intersection of North Beach and School Roads on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The student was struck by a car
Indulge in Pure Pleasure Dinner with Rowing Club
Friday, Jan. 20, Camp Orkila at 5 p.m. By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club invites all to join with them in their once a year celebration of Orcas and rowing. The evening has been
Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, calls for a meaty agenda: Update from County Council: Richard Fralick and or Patty Miller --Solid
Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square
Susan and Wally Gudgell, owners of Fishing Bay LLC, adding another retail/guest suites building on the Eastsound waterfront, between the Windermere Real Estate building and the Jillery/Allium/Madrona building, historically known as Porter's Gas
Orcas Rowing Club’s “Frozen In Time” Plunge Was A Blast!
By Martin Taylor Hundreds of hardy locals and not- so- locals, along with an even larger crowd of onlookers, took the plunge at Cascade Lake to ring in the New Year. At precisely
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank!
By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there are so many creative ways to help out our neighbors, and the Doe Bay Cafe has one of them
A Poem for New Year’s Day: 53
53 By E.E. Cummings may my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living whatever they sing is better than to know and if men should not hear
New T’ai Chi Series Starts Jan. 9
Joan Roulac, with 25 years experience teaching T’ai Chi Chih, launches a new Winter Series on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Orcas Senior Center. On the first day, she offers "a gift to the community
A New Year’s Eve Poem: Washing Doorknobs
Washing Doorknobs By Jane Hirshfield The glass doorknobs turn no differently. But every December I polish them with vinegar water and cotton. Another year ends. This one, I ate Kyoto pickles and touched, in Xi'
Charter Commission to Begin Review of County Government
Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The agenda for the County Charter Review Commission’s initial meeting on Saturday,
Improv Theater for Adults at Funhouse Commons
Play Games, Let Loose, Have Fun! at Improvisational Theater for Adults (and interested teens - Ages 16+). Inexperienced and seasoned players alike are welcome to attend the classes conducted by Samara Shaw, who has 20+
