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
San Juan County Homeless Count Holds Steady
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The 2019 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 149 people who have no stable place to live, an increase from the 2018 count of 120
Library Course to Tackle the Delight and Difficulty of Reading Kafka
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30, beginning March 7, Orcas Library -- from Holly King for Orcas Island Library -- Would you like to learn more about an author whose narratives begin like this: “One morning,
WSF Haiku Contest Returning
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Hop on a ferry and get your creative juices flowing because our popular haiku cover contest is returning for a second year! We are looking for a traditional haiku
Cultural Creatives, Changemakers to Converge on Orcas
Thursday - Sunday, March 21-24, Rosario Resort -- from Jan Lynn for Imagine Convergence -- Within the heart of the Salish Sea, there is a convergence of Changemakers and Bridgebuilders who connect to innovate, nurture,
Book Review | Fault Lines
-- Book Review by Jens Kruse -- Kevin M. Kruse (no relation) and Julian E. Zelizer close their book Fault Lines: A History of the United States since 1974 (New York, London: Norton, 2019) with
Salish Sea Early Music Festival to Perform 19th Century Serenades
Sunday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- Early 19th-Century Serenades: Guitar, Viola and Flute will be presented by the ninth annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Sunday
Health District Learns About New OIFR Healthcare Program
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had a chance to focus more broadly than usual on island health issues at its regular meeting on Feb. 5.
OPALCO Announces Board Candidates for April Election
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO’s Elections & Governance Committee has interviewed and approved a slate of candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors election. There are seven board members representing four districts
Library Meeting Rescheduled after Snowstorms
ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Orcas Public Library Ø Welcome & Introductions Ø Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Ø Routine Matters Approval of Minutes from January
Yakima Out Once Again, Reduction in Cars Results
from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Monday, February 18, the 87-car M/V Tillikum has replaced the 144-car M/V Yakima as the number 2 vessel on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route until further notice. This is
League of Women Voters Newsletter: Get Ready for the Week of Gov’t Action
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Welcome to League Action! If you are a returning participant, thank you for your actions, and more opportunities are below. If you are new to this Legislative Newsletter, here are some
Superintendent Gives Guided Tour of Old Gym
— from Eric Webb, Orcas School Superintendent — In an effort to keep students, families, employees, and the community informed of the progress of current construction projects, I will record a short update each Friday
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Norm Flint for Help and Safety
from Jay Kimball The Odd Fellows would like to express their gratitude to Norm Flint for all he is doing with his snow plow, to help clear the streets, driveways, and creating safe access to businesses
Board of Health to Discuss Medical Air Transport
Wednesday, February 20, 11:30 am., County Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the San Juan County Board of Health will be discussing medical air transport, a
“We Have 1 Foundation” Invites All to Biweekly Improvisational Jam
Saturday, February 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Samara Shaw -- "We Have 1 Foundation" presents "Release!" Orcas Island dance celebration with DJ/Producer - Kwaku, and Singing/Music/Movement Improvisational Jam with Samara Shaw at the
Poets from African-American Writers’ Alliance Coming to Library
Thursday, February 21, 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- As part of the Library’s Black History Month events, we are excited to partner with the African-American Writers’
