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
‘Squirrel Dialogues’ creator off to Evergreen State College
Orcas Island's most famous puppet is going back to school ||| FROM EVAN WAGONER-LYNCH ||| Dear island neighbors, This is a letter of thanks to you, and to this land. Over the past seven years,
Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery to answer gardening questions
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ||| On Wednesday, June 21 the WSU San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery in Eastsound to answer your gardening questions, from 11:00 to 1:00.
Karen Casey with EllaHarp on the Village Green this Sunday
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| This Sunday, June 25 at 6pm, enjoy the musical stylings of Karan Casey and EllaHarp as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series presented by Orcas Center,
Art exhibit opening Thursday, “Beyond the Backdrop of You: A Photographic Letter to the Universe”
||| FROM TERA LANDMAN for ORCAS ISLAND WINERY ||| Orcas Island Winery’s pop-up modern & contemporary art gallery, MUST, featuring local and visiting artists, presents a noteworthy exhibit: “Beyond The Backdrop of You, A Photographic
Four bands on tap to entertain at July Cider Festival
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Four local bands will create a festive atmosphere at the Village Green in Eastsound on July 15th, as part of Orcas Senior Center’s 2023 Cider and
Grannie’s Closet is open Mon-Fri, 9 am. – 3 p.m.
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Grannie’s Closet offers household décor, kitchen and vintage items, crafting supplies and much, much more. Located in the front lobby of the Orcas Senior Center, Grannie’s
Art classes, hearing appointments, speech pathology newest offerings from Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Island Hearing Healthcare @ Orcas Senior Center – First Thursday of the Month Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, of Island Hearing Healthcare offers hearing appointments at Orcas
Estate planning presentation coming up at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS ISLAND SENIOR CENTER ||| Estate Planning Presentation with Phil George of Safe Harbor Legal Solutions @ Orcas Senior Center: Wednesday, June 21, 1pm Join Phil George from Safe Harbor
Master Gardeners to be at Driftwood on Wednesday to answer your questions
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| On Wednesday, June 21st. the WSU San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery in Eastsound to answer your gardening questions, from 11:00 to
Letter to Editor | History reveals no trout returned after Grant’s dam rebuilt 2004
||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| I was part of the team that surveyed this stream for fish and potential fish habitat, under contract to the Army Corps of Engineers, in 2004. At that
Explainer for the Killebrew Lake Road closure
||| FROM CINDY WOLF, SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER ||| The Killebrew Road culvert replacement is not a discretionary project scheduled at Council’s request. It is a mandatory replacement happening because of the washout. It comes with multiple
Open letter to SJC Council on Killebrew Lake Road project
||| FROM DAN THIEME for HARNEY VIEW PARK AND ROAD ASSOCIATION ||| Dear Members of the San Juan County Council: Thank you for yesterday afternoon’s announcement of a special Council meeting, three days from now,
Open letter to 2023 graduates
||| FROM CINDY WOLF ||| Dear Graduates, Congratulations on earning your Highschool diplomas! Along the way you have learned facts, gained skills and given service to your community. Please continue to do all these things.
Sheriff’s Report | June 7 – 13, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 23-004206 Boating Problem 10:51:44 06/07/23 A Friday Harbor resident reported missing her 10' Walker Bay dinghy from the Port of Friday Harbor. The dinghy
Turtleback Mountain Preserve temporary trail closures
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County's Conservation Land Bank will implement temporary trail closures on Turtleback Mountain Preserve during June and July to accommodate the installation of nineteen road culverts. In
Hawaii lends a helping hand In Pacific Northwest
The clam garden built by the Swinomish Indians with the help of people from Hawaii and elsewhere provides lessons for our own cultural practices. ||| FROM HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT ||| forwarded by SJ Makers Guild
