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
Learn how to do Medicare, avoid lifetime penalties
Friday, September 13, 2 p.m, Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Will you be joining Medicare this year? If so, there’s a lot for you to learn. Medicare has its own vocabulary and, rules.
Bring color to your winter garden
Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Karla Lortz, former president of the North American Heather Society and the
Need an extraction? Dr. Triplett is here to help
Monday, September 23, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday September 23 for free tooth extractions for our
Sick plants, insects? Master Gardeners to be on hand for diagnoses
Wednesday, September 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray -- On Wednesday, September 4 the San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery from 11 a.m. - 1
Don’t miss the final open mic night at the Grange
Monday, September 16, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Open Mic at the Grange, 7 p.m., Monday, September 16. Join us for the final Open Mic at the Grange hosted by Mandy Troxel
New construction awaits students returning to school
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Thank you for your continued support of the students of Orcas Island, and I hope you enjoy the new facilities. It has been an exciting and amazing
Want to know what the Kiwanis Club does?
Saturday, September 14, 5 - 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Irene McKinley for Orcas Kiwanis Club -- On Saturday, September 14 from 5-7 at the Grange, there will be a social event that focuses
These county boards, committees need your expertise
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out an Advisory Committee Application or
Meet Kelsie Spurgeon, new Para-Educator
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have any pets? There are two dogs that live with us named Bandit and Luna; they're fluffy and full of energy. Any favorite hobbies or interests
Susan Slapin’s work is on display at Library for September
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is September’s Visual Art exhibit at Orcas Island Public Library. Slapin’s work runs a broad spectrum: abstract acrylic colorfield paintings and delicate colorful textured pastels are featured.All about sense of
Community Church invites you to ‘Church in the Park’
Sunday, September 8, 11 a.m., Camp Moran -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to “Church in the Park” on September 8 at Camp Moran in
Tomorrow it’s Orcas Rising: Concert at the Village Green
Sunday, September 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Rising -- Mark the end of the summer season with an assortment of local talent tomorrow at the Village Green.
Orcasional Musings | Early ferries? From where, to where, with what?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| If you want to visit an island, you have to take a ferry. So it all hinges on where you can get on, whether it goes to where
SJIMA welcomes new board member
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into
Orcas Center ‘Role-Out!’ previews upcoming season
Sunday, September 8, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center’s Season “Role-Out” is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming shows for the season, scheduled classes, sponsorship opportunities,
League of Women Voters hosting health care forum
Monday, September 9, 12 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Haley Day for League of Women Voters -- The next League of Women Voters of the San Juans meeting will offer islanders
