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
League of Women Voters Will Host Forum on Affordable Housing Measure
Monday, September 10, 12 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Hayley Day for League of Woman Voters -- From noon-2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at the San Juan Island Grange, the League
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Community Foundation of San Juan
-- from Board of Trustees, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) was thrilled to participate in the County Fair Matching Grant Program by the Community Foundation
Get Up to Date on Yes for Homes Initiative at Meeting
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Community Club -- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The public is invited to participate in a September 8 meeting at 10 a.m. the Deer Harbor Community Club. Yes
Letter to the Editor: Gaylord Works on Behalf of County
-- by Sheryl Albritton -- I am compelled to write this letter to share my support for Randy Gaylord’s re-election. Many have written about a records lawsuit filed in my name, all without benefit of
“The Dinner Party” for The Whale Museum
-- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director, The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum invites everyone to the first annual event, “The Dinner Party,” an elegant fundraiser and auction on Friday, September 14 at the
In Memoriam | David Ker Schermerhorn, 1929 – 2018
-- from Kate Schermerhorn and David Schermerhorn Jr. -- It is with immense heartache that we are writing to tell you that our father, David Ker Schermerhorn, who in 2008 made history sailing on the
Health & Community Services Partners with School District for Back to School Clinic
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health & Community Services will be providing FREE immunizations for Orcas Island School students at the Orcas Island School District’s Back to School Kickoff/BBQ on
WSF Launches First Ever Writer-in-Residence Program
-- from Iris Graville -- Iris Graville, Writer-in-Residence, Washington State Ferries (photo credit - Robert S. Harrison) Recently, Washington State Ferries launched its first-ever “Writer-in-Residence” on the interisland route in the San Juan
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes for Homes
-- from Steven Jung -- By now, I expect most Orcas Issues readers are keenly aware of San Juan County’s extreme lack of affordable housing, especially housing for lower income families who provide the basic
Health Commission Focuses on UW Agreement, Financing, Communications
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- Three major topics took up most of the time at the August 28 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). First was the process of
Dog Days of Summer Event at Mount Baker Farm
Sunday, September 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mount Baker Farm -- from Marsha Waunch for Orcas Animal Shelter -- The Orcas Animal Shelter is presenting The Dog Days of Summer on Sunday, September 2
School Board to Meet on Thursday in Special Meeting
Thursday, August 30, 1:30 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School Board is convening a special meeting on Thursday, August 30, at 1:30 p.m., to review/approve the District
Anacortes/Sidney, BC Service Cancellation Extended through Thursday, Aug. 30
-- from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.: Due to ongoing repairs on the M/V Hyak (one of the domestic San Juan Islands vessels), all international Sidney, B.C. sailings
Letter to Editor | Help PTSA Continue Providing Community Event
-- from Diane Boerstler, PTSA President -- Happy 2018-2019 School Year! Thank you to everyone who has ever financially supported our PTSA, and an especially HUGE thank you to those who’ve freely given your time!
Letter to the Editor: Long Live the Kings Spend Years on Salmon Survival
-- from Sharon Abreu -- It was a great honor to sing at the Salmon Homecoming event on Orcas Island this past Saturday. I was excited to be there with two of the greatest whale
Join in a Day of Caring on Orcas Island
-- from United Way of San Juan County -- Mark your calendar and join your community Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a Day of Caring for our island friends and neighbors.
