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
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Is Your Medicare Part D Policy Out of Date?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
EPRC Considers Propane Tank Addition and Zoning
Thursday, Nov. 1 from 3- 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of October Minutes Draft Minutes: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/17366/2018-10-26_DRAFT_Minutes_EPRC_October 3:20 pm Rick
In Memoriam | Jack Titus, May 4, 1937 – October 24, 2018
-- from the Family of Jack Titus -- Orcas Island resident Jack Titus passed away October 24 after surgery and a long hospitalization. He was eighty-one years old and previously had a remarkable ability to
First Wednesdays Are Now Ocean Night at Sea View
Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- For years, the SeaDoc Society has hosted series of monthly science talks during the winter months on Orcas Island. This
Use Your Voice to Save the Whales
-- from the SeaDoc Society -- Southern Resident Killer Whales are severely endangered, and Governor Jay Inslee has put together a task force aimed at ensuring the survival of the species. As SeaDoc Science Director
