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
Orcas Peace Chorus to Observe Armistice Day with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
-- from Sharon Abreu -- In conjunction with World Beyond War and SingPeace!, and welcomed by the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF), members of the Orcas Peace Chorus will sing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, on
Clay Cafe Postponed for This Sunday
-- from David Turnoy for A-OK -- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Clay Cafe has been postponed from this Sunday, November 4, to Sunday, December 9. It will still be 2:00-5:00 at the high school
League of Women Voters Hosts Book Discussion
Monday, November 12, 12:30 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters’ November program will be a discussion of sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild’s “Strangers
Veteran Navigators Returning to Orcas
Saturday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb for Community Resource Center -- If you served in the U.S. Military, we would like to help you access your
SJC Master Gardeners Present Luscious Garden Film
Sunday, November 11, 2:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Susan Kunk for San Juan Master Gardeners -- The gardens at Hummelo in the fall. San Juan County Master Gardeners present the film
County Awards Funds from Lodging Tax and Public Facilities Revenues
-- by Margie Doyle -- This fall, San Juan County awarded grants from Lodging Tax Funds, as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC); and from the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) Grant,
Healing Arts Center Faces the Future with Renovation and Restoration
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="63295"] The Healing Arts Center occupies an iconic farmhouse building as North Beach Road curves to meet School Road in Eastsound. Come inside and feel the positive and comforting
Guest Editorial: Pittsburgh Reflections and National Tragedy
-- by Mark Levine (Congressional Delegate, Virginia ) -- Pittsburgh Reflections I am a Jew. I know some want to take my life For being a Jew. I learned about Anne Frank When I was
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Author Paul Zitarelli
Saturday, November 3, 6 p.m., Mia's Café -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- On Saturday, November 3, at 6 p.m., Orcas Library and Mia’s Café present Author Paul Zitarelli. In his new
First Sunday: Vegan Potlucks Are Back
First Sundays, Nov 4, Dec 2, and Jan 6, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle.
Is Your Medicare Part D Policy Out of Date?
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- You may be spending too much money for your Part D insurance plan. It is not just your body that needs an annual check-up. Your Medicare coverage also needs to
EDC Offers Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Workshop
Tuesday, November 13, 12 - 3 p.m., Heritage Bank -- from Summer Martin-Groseclose for EDC -- Business owners and bookkeepers will learn the details of Washington State’s new paid family and medical leave law at
Reminder: Orcas Family Health Fundraiser This Weekend
Saturday, November 3, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Orcas Family Health Center and Dr. Shinstrom is proud to present its tenth annual fund raiser to benefit the OFHC's "Care For
San Juan Islands Museum of Art Expands its Staff
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Lane to the position of Director of Operations, as we transition from an all-volunteer
Debra Lekanoff to Visit Orcas, San Juan
Friday, November 2, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Mia's Cafe -- from Cindy Wolf -- Democratic State Rep candidate Debra Lekanoff will be appearing this Friday on Orcas and San Juan Islands as follows: Here
Public Notice | Hospital District Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 6, 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Board of Commissioners, San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 -- PUBLIC NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 dba ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE
