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
Lahari 2018 Caregiver Series Begins
Thursday, March 22, 1 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Dennis King for Lahari -- Every year, as a service to the Island’s caregivers, both professional caregivers and family caregivers, Lahari offers a
Letter to Editor | We Want & Deserve Reliable Health Care
-- from Martha and Tim Fuller -- We are writing to express our strong support for the establishment of an Orcas Island Public Hospital District and Board of Commissioners, and the future levy to fund
Letter to Editor | Smith & Speed Closing Brick & Mortar
-- from Errol & Kathleen Speed -- We are closing our brick & mortar in Eastsound. We wanted to thank you for your support all these years. We opened our store 16 years ago with the
Inslee Signs Executive Order to Protect Orca, Chinook Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The bison of Montana, the alligators of Florida, the wild horses of Colorado — every state has a signature species it takes pride in. Washington is lucky enough to have two
Darvill’s, Funhouse Promote Literacy for Kids
-- from Jen Vollmer for Funhouse Commons -- Thanks to Darvill's Bookstore and generous community supporters, The Funhouse is creating a library for their Afterschool children age 7-12 to promote literacy and spark the joy of reading. One of the
Successful Year-round Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- On Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center, the Orcas Garden Club will welcome Dr. Carol Miles, 'Vegetable Specialist'
Applications Open for Friday Harbor Massage School Fall Program
-- from Richard Davenport for Friday Harbor School of Massage -- Friday Harbor School of Massage is looking for people interested in joining our next session beginning in September 2018 through April 2019 for our Washington
Tech Talk: Used, Not Abused, Technology May Bring Savings
People buy “used” houses, cars and furniture. If it looks good, seems to be in good shape; if we know the seller or have a pretty good idea of what we want, why not? Significant
New Genealogy Club to Dig into Roots
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Let’s branch out together! The newly formed Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy-whether
Support Art for Orcas Kids at Saturday Garage Sale
Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jane Heisinger -- A*OK ( Art for Orcas Kids) Garage Sale will be held in the School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 17 from 10
San Juan County Homeless Count Declines
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The 2018 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 120 people who have no stable place to live, a decrease from the 2017 count of 154.The
Letter to the Editor: Support for Art Lange
-- from Stu and Patsy Stephens -- We enthusiastically support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner in the 3rd District in the proposed Public Hospital District election on April 24, 2018. The importance of
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Survey Findings Now On-line
-- from San Juan County Communications -- In late February 2018, consultants with Confluence Research and Consulting shared their findings from the 2017 surveys at a series of public presentations. We'd like to extend our
High School Plans Commemorative Walkout
Henry Moe, Student Body Officer for Orcas High School announced that it will observe the Parkland, Florida school shooting and resultant activism with a walkout on Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. "The walkout will
Letter to the Editor: Helping Those Before They Are in Crisis
--by Vincent Shu, MD -- I am saddened anytime someone commits suicide, especially when this happens in our community. A memorial celebration for one of our own was held last weekend. In San Juan County
Sign Up Now for an Educational Opportunity Abroad
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture
