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
Conversations With Gee’s Bend Exhibit Continues at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Photo is Zigzag by Mary Lee Bendolph courtesy of Greg Kucera Considered to be the most important African-American cultural contribution to
Doe Bay Supports Wolf Hollow for June
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The
Potential Affordable Housing Solution Seeks Community Feedback
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Housing advocates across San Juan County are exploring the feasibility of launching a HomeShare Program to address some of the housing issues in the county. The program, administered
Joe Gaydos Reading at Darvill’s on Wednesday
Wednesday June 6, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson for Darvill's -- Joe Gaydos will be at Darvill’s Bookstore to talk about and sign his new book - Explore the Salish
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas Center, for the Thank You
-- from Velma Doty --- What a wonderful thank you the Orcas Center Board of Trustees had for its volunteers Sunday. Even though they themselves are volunteers they hosted a fun gathering for the rest
San Juan County Fair Entertainment Line Up Announced
August 15-18, 2018, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from San Juan County Fair -- There is something for everyone, all ages and all genres as The San Juan County Fair releases its entertainment line-up for
EPRC’s Thursday Meeting to Review County Parks, Permits, Propane Decision
-- from Colin Maycock, County Planner -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council will meet this Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire
Come to the Artsmith 2017-2018 Salon Series Finale
Thursday, June 7, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- The 2017-2018 Artsmith Salon Series culminates with a special reading at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound, featuring highly esteemed authors Bruce Holbert,
Health Care District Needs Minutes Taker
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Health Care District is looking for a minutes taker. The skills required are: Excellent spelling and English grammar Good typing skills and familiarity with MS Word program
Film, What the Health, to be Shown at Sea View
Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Lydia Miller for Pebble Cove Farm -- What The Health is a surprising, informative, and at times hilarious, documentary that will be an eye-opener for
Preschoolers Step Up
--by Meg Massey for the Orcas Community Resource Center-- Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulsen shares a happy moment with preschooler Cielo Quitero Next year’s kindergartners learned again on May 16, just how treasured they
Saturday 1:55 p.m. Anacortes – Orcas Ferry Cancelled
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The Anacortes 1:55 p.m. departure to Orcas is cancelled due to overnight loading delays. There are no new reservations being accepted for the 3:40 p.m. All 3:40 p.m.
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Closing Out its Season
Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- In "Silvius Leopold Weiss," the final performance of the 2018 Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Upcoming Health District Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 5, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Library Community Room -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- At the June 5, 2018 regular meeting of the Orcas Health Care District, the
Free Airplane Rides for Young Eagles
Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 9 Young Eagle learning to fly, photo courtesy of J. A Young Eagles Day will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 10 to 1 pm. All
Community Band to Bring Spring Things & Flings to Orcas Center
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck for Orcas Community Band -- The Orcas Island Community Band prides itself in musical variety. The Band's Orcas Center concert, Spring Things &
