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
Take Labor Day Off — you'll be running the rest of the week
Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 8 Ferry Advisory Committee 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor at County Council Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Free Lunch at
Vikings So Almost Win Island Cup
The Vikings held their Friday Harbor rivals, the Wolverines, to a 14-14 tie in the historic Island Cup, but in the overtime drives of the game, the Wolverines scored, while the Vikings did
Hearts and Hands Trains New Volunteers to Help Neighbors on Sept. 16
Imagine yourself as an elder unable to walk your dog. Imagine needing to get to town but being unable to drive. Many of our elders face such challenges. Fortunately, volunteers from Hearts and
Meetings Planned for Water and Land Use Elements of the County Comp Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County will conduct a series of meetings from September 14th to September 30th to gather public input on proposed amendments to the County’s Comprehensive plan. The
"Brilliant Traces" a passionate performance
A review by Lin McNulty To say this play has traces of brilliance is not only redundant, but also the epitome of understatement. What I saw on opening night is a cosmic convergence of quirky
Hunting and Gathering for Writers at Writer's Roundtable Sept. 12
The Writer's Roundtable will meet again on Saturday, September 12. Join fellow writers for this month's presentation"Laying in Food for the Winter: Hunting and Gathering Techniques for Writers,"by Judith Miller. Judith Miller writes creative non-fiction,
Writers Festival's Second Year Promises a Literary Double-Header
Registration for workshops extended to Sept. 7 In its second year the Orcas Island Writers Festival, headed up by Barbara Lewis, plans a double-header — in terms of literary events. The Writers
Enigmatic "Ulysses" to be Topic of Fadem's Class
Richard Fadem will offer a class on James Joyce's Ulysses, beginning Wednesday, September 16th, at Emmanuel Parish Hall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $20. The class will use the Modern Library
County, Union Reach Agreement on Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County and Local 1849 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which represents approximately 58 percent of the County’s workforce, have agreed
Montessori Bake Sale on Friday
By Cathy Faulkner Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Pie - it could only be an Orcas Montessori School Bake Sale. Stop by the Island Market entrance this Friday, September 4th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and grab
“Medication in Motion” Is T’ai Chi for You?
Contributed by Joan Roulac T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice of simple, quiet movements. Regular practice cultivates, circulates, and balances the internal Vital Force known as chi energy. T’ai Chi is often described as
Eastsound Planning meeting today at 3
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Orcas Senior Center. Acting Chair Bob Connell has noted that it is likely there will not be a quorum at this session.
Island Grown, Island Raised — Dinner Benefit for Kaleidoscope Sept. 12
The 5th annual gourmet dinner, wine tasting and auction to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12. The dinner has grown each year, and last year,
Ranker hears first-hand from area teachers
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's office Area teachers got a chance to let lawmakers know what they think of state education reform plans during a recent meeting in Anacortes. Sen. Kevin Ranker of
Lelievre Watercolors on Display at Key Bank
Steven Lelievre’s watercolor paintings are now on exhibition at Key Bank’s Orcas Island branch for the month of September. The 26 works represent leaf and floral studies, landscapes, a portrait, and mixed media work. Steve
Marine Resources Committee to Discuss New Rules to Protect Whales
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will discuss the proposed vessel regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries for the Southern Resident Killer Whales during their regular meeting on
