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
Park and Ride with Rural Character Eases Ferry Commutes
-- by Margie Doyle -- Ribbon-cutting at the new Orcas Village Park and Ride: from left, Jamie Stephens, Nicole McIntosh, Colin Huntemer, Rick Hughes, Mike Thomas, Bill Watson, Russ Harvey, Jesse Douglas-Seitz and, holding
Dottie Cornelius to be Guest Speaker at Cancer Survivors Group
Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- Dottie Cornelius is a local gal. She is a breast cancer survivor who donates a lot of her time to
Beer Fest to Close Eastsound Streets on Nov. 11
-- from Cole Sisson for the “Hops on the Rock” Beer Festival-- First annual NovemBEER fest comes to Orcas Island this month In celebration of “NovemBEER”, Orcas Island hosts a weekend of beer
Seattle Folk Duo Performs at Doe Bay
Saturday, November 11, 7 - 10 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Ever Kipp for Doe Bay Music -- Seattle orchestral folk duo March to May will be performing at the Doe Bay Resort on
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Farm to Cafeteria in November
-- 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
County Council Hears Good News on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. -- The Orcas Island meeting of the County Council on Tuesday, Oct. 31 was one of the fastest-paced, information-packed council meetings ever. The agenda items
Hearing on Proposed Expansion to Xylene at Anacortes Refinery
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Community activists and representatives from many environmental organizations including Stand.earth, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, Evergreen Islands, and Friends of the San Juans will
Comprehensive Plan Vision Check-in Survey Now Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Please participate in the Department of Community Development’s online survey regarding the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. The survey is intended to provide the opportunity for residents to give
County Launches Public Comment Map Tool
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Public Comment Map at the link below gives you the chance to share your opinion about places around the county. Do you have an idea about how
Need Teeth Pulled? Extraction Clinic Upcoming
Monday, November 13, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett's dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday, November 13 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw
JoEllen Moldoff Offers New Memoir Class
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate "Telling Our Stories: The Practice of Memoir Writing" for four Tuesdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library.
Bring Your Animal Art for November Exhibit
Reception Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 -- from Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- "Why I Love Dogs" artist unknown You are cordially invited to submit your work to the November
Healing Arts Fair Returns to Orcas
November 11 - 12, Healing Arts Center -- from Anita Holliday -- Sign-ups are in progress for the Healing Arts Center’s (HAC) biannual Healing Arts Fair, coming up on the weekend of November 11–12. This
An Accounting of San Juan 1921 County Fair
-- from Barbara Bevens -- We know that the first fair in San Juan County was in 1906. What we don’t know is what happened with Fairs until records began in 1921. I need to
Editorial: Local Pride Requires Local Support of Schools
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Chamber of Commerce got it right when it honored three local businessmen with the Community Service Award for 2017. Tony Ghazel, Scott Lancaster and Chris Sutton all have island
Learn to Salsa in November
Monday, November 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our November Dance Class on Monday, November 6, at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7 to
