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
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
--by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet in the Community Church Fireside Room on June 14 at 5:00 pm. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by
Master Gardeners Again On-hand at Farmers Market
-- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Cabbage worm Bring those hungry bugs and diseased plants to the Master Gardeners this Saturday, June 9th from 10 - 1 at the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound.
Community Foundation Releases Results of Community Prosperity Report
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, in partnership with OPAL Community Land Trust and Orcas Community Resource Center, hosted Greg Winter, Executive Director of the Whatcom Opportunity
Governor Releases Statement on Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary Ruling
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s McCleary ruling that the state is fully funding basic education for K-12 and is no
Sadie Bailey Art Featured in July Orcas Center Show
-- from Kathy Youngren -- The featured artist for the July show at Orcas Center is B. Sadie Bailey. Sadie’s exciting folk art will fill the lobby but the Visual Arts Committee is soliciting art
Letter to Editor | Veteran Turn-out Illustrates Local Need
-- from Meg Massey -- Often we wait until November’s Veterans Day to commend the work and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces. But on May 19,
Montessori and the School’s Mandate for the Best for All Students
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the School Board meeting on May 24, proponents of the Montessori classroom at Orcas Elementary put forth their arguments for keeping the program to proponents of a school plan
Canoe Journey: A Discussion on Contemporary Coast Salish Canoe Journeys
Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from San Juan County Communications -- Sam Barr, Lopezian, Samish tribal member, and canoe skipper for Stillaguamish tribe, will be sharing information on Tribal Canoe
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,
