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
Amazing Photos Capture an Eagle Swooping a Fox Clutching a Rabbit
-- from Science Alert -- It only lasted for a savage, fleeting instant, but for eight intense seconds last week an eagle, a fox, and a rabbit flew across the sky as one. In an
Orcas Health Care District: More Answers, More Questions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued “making sausage” at a good clip at their regular weekly meeting on May 22. They made decisions on
Parent Education Night – Safe Sexuality Education and Abuse Prevention
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Orcas Island Elementary School -- SAFE San Juans and Orcas Island Elementary are working together to provide an informative night for parents of elementary age children on Monday, June 4th at
“Dancing On A Whim” Coming to Orcas Center
Friday - Saturday, May 25 - 26, 6:35 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the Island Inspiration All-Stars, "Dancing On A Whim." This phenomenal dance group brings
June Orcas Center Art Show: Surface Dwellers
Reception: Friday, June 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Three very talented local artists, Mary Jane Elgin, Sharon Ho, and Bruce Wilson are working together to present one of
Guest Opinion: Council Asked to Appeal 30,000- gallon Propane Tank in Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Rick Fant -- Following is the written statement of Rick Fant's public presentation to the County Council on May 21, 2018: Inter-Island Propane Conditional Use Permit (CUP) [allowing] installation of 30,000 Gal propane
Yakima on Predictable Delay Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The M/V Yakima continues to operate at a reduced speed due to propeller damage sustained on April 22, resulting in accumulated delays throughout the day. • Daily: delays
Orcas Currents Brings Chris Jordan’s New Film Albatross to Orcas Center
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Thursday evening, May 31, photographer and director Chris Jordan will return to Orcas Island for a showing of his
Letter to Editor: School to Drop Montessori Classes?
-- from the MAPS Coalition (Montessori Advocates for Public Schools) -- If you haven’t heard, the public elementary school is planning to phase out its Montessori program — effective immediately. That means they will not
SJIMA Scheduling Free Family Arts Days for Summer
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Children and families create fun-tastic works with local artists at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Family Arts Days are a summertime
Annual Food for Thought Event Supports School Programs
Saturday, June 2, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) hopes you will attend its annual “Food for Thought” fundraiser on
Application Deadline for Artsmith Residency Approaches
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Each year Artsmith awards Artist Residency Fellowships of time and space in the San Juan Islands for artists, scholars, and writers to create new works. The 2019 residency
Airport Developing Plan for Next 20 Years
Tuesday, June 5, 1 - 2 p.m., or 5 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Island Airport Master Plan Team -- The Orcas Island Airport Master Plan is focused on analyzing current demand
Health Commissioners Set Agenda for Weekly Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health District Commissioners will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 22, from 4 -
Master Gardeners to be Available for Plant Consultations
Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Master Gardeners of Orcas will be available on Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. -
Ian Lister, 1961-2018
-- from the Lister Family -- Ian Lister Ian Lister, beloved husband, father and brother, died on April 19, 2018. Ian was born February 16, 1961, to Margaret (Baird) and Roderick Lister at
