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
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
Letter to Editor | Art Lange Will Serve Us Well
-- from Steven Jung -- I write to support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner of the proposed Orcas Island Public Hospital District. Having known and worked with Art for over 15 years, I
Council Schedules Public Hearing on Vacation Rental Code Amendment
Tuesday, March 13, 9:15 a.m., Council Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council has scheduled a hearing on potential amendments to the San Juan County vacation rental regulations. The public
It’s An Art for Fun Paint pARTy
Friday, March 16, 5:45 - 8 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Debbie Pigman for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Our next "Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!" is March
School Board Sets Conservative Enrollment Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District set a conservative enrollment number of 730 students for the 2018-19 school year at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 1. The full board
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents
Literary Arts at Orcas Center this April
-- from the Visual Arts Committee for Orcas Center -- Art of the Book exhibit at Orcas Center as part of LitFest may feature work by Siouxy Duncan The Orcas Center is excited
Dr. Vincent Shu on Role of Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on March 15 at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vincent Shu, will discuss the role of nutrition
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap.
