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
Library Will be Celebrating Black History Month
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will celebrate Black History Month during February with several FREE events and activities. President Gerald Ford decreed Black History Month a national observance in 1976
Imagination. Talent. Insight. County Artists Exhibit at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juans Islands Museum of Art -- Talent and imagination describe the art in the Sixth Annual Artists’ Registry Show at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The
Letter to Editor | Streetcar Named Desire Production is Stellar and Real
-- from Luann Pamatian -- I am writing with two “hats” on: as a Community Advocate for SAFE San Juans and as an actor in community theater productions. I have been providing support for people
Health District Hopes to Coordinate with County on Assessment of Health Needs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The topic of a community health assessment occupied much of the January 22 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). Mark Tompkins, Director of San
Orcas Island Lit Fest Announces Featured Artists for Upcoming 2019 Festival
Festival attracts lineup of award-winning and best-selling authors in its second year -- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) today announced its 2019 featured artists. Highlights
School Board Recognized, Programs Expand, Projects Begin
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island School District Board January meeting opened with students, teachers and the Music Advocacy Group honoring the board with handmade gifts, chocolates, and words of
Historical Museum’s Dinner Honors Volunteers
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Richard Rodgers received Volunteer of the Year Award from Brittney Maruska An afternoon of interesting programs and good food was enjoyed by almost 70 members of the Orcas Island Historical
Eastsound County Advisors Look Forward to 2019
Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) starts the year with public suggestions, review of 2018 projects and plans for 2019 projects EPRC Committee members present at the Jan. 10 regular meeting of the county advisory committee
Pamela Wright to Bring Students to Carnegie Hall
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Pamela Wright with island students in May 2017 (perhaps destined for Carnegie Hall in the near future) Orcas Island is a Mecca for musicians and Pamela Wright,
County Knowledge Workers Schedule Informal Meetup, Establish Network
Wednesday, February 6, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words.
Arts Mentoring Flourishes at Funhouse Commons
-- from Ali Walker for the Funhouse Commons -- In November 2018, an Arts-focused Mentor program was launched through a collaboration between San Juan County Arts Council and Funhouse Commons. In Spring of 2018, San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC)
MEASLES STATE OF EMERGENCY issued for Washington State
from San Juan County Health and Community Services Governor Jay Inslee has issued a public health state of emergency based on 31 confirmed cases in the Vancouver area of Clark County, and one confirmed case
Don’t Let Your Struggles Become Your Identity
from Orcas Celebrate Recovery Our struggles do not need to become our identity. We all experience hurt, habits and hang-ups. Sounds like “life” doesn’t it? “A year ago, a man walked into my office, broken,
“Man-Made” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Center
Friday, February 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Youngren -- This exhibit will feature the work of as many of the male artists on Orcas who are willing to share their
Universal Healthcare in Washington State?
-- from David Turnoy -- A bill has been introduced in the state senate to bring Universal Healthcare to our state. Yay!!!!!!!!!!! We have no senator currently for you to contact, but the article below
Baroque Lute & Flute Offer for Your Sunday Evening
Sunday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- In Baroque Flute & Lute on Sunday evening, January 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM at
