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
Letter to Editor | Hospital District Benefits Schools
-- from Janet Brownell -- I am in support of the Public Hospital District (PHD) initiative that will be on our April ballot. Other than the obvious reasons of wanting a stable and enduring health care system,
Booth Vendors and Performers Sought for Summer County Fair
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- Be a part of the San Juan County Fair! Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair
Get Your Green On At White Horse Pub
Saturday, March 17, 8 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Rachel Bishop -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brograss on Saturday March 17 from
SAT Prep Classes Starting at The Funhouse
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Is your child college-bound? Are they taking the May 5th SAT test? Don't let them miss our SAT Test Prep Class led by Ryan Kennedy, an Orcas
It’s Too-Rah-Loo-Rah-Loo-Rah Time Again!
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="42039"] Rain or shine, the Irish and wanna-bes will be out this Saturday in Eastsound at noon. Parade organizers Tony Lee and Mike Lawless once again have arranged for
Orcas Elementary Offering Positive Behavior Intervention Support
Monday, March 26, 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. -- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- Monday, March 26, Orcas Island Elementary School will hold the 3rd Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Parent night, thanks to a
West Coast Governments Agree to Cooperate
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Premier of British Columbia, the governors of Oregon and Washington, and the California secretary for environmental protection, on behalf of the governor of California, met today to mark
Letter to Editor | Art Lange is a Natural for PHD Commissioner
-- from Carolyn & Tom Fiscus -- We write to support Art Lange’s candidacy for Orcas Island Public Hospital District Commissioner. Art brings a wide range of relevant on and off island credentials to the
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
