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 | Many Brought Holiday Cheer to Island Children
-- from Erin O'Dell, Orcas Community Resource Center -- Orcas Island elves by the dozens were head-over-heels busy at the close of 2017, bringing joy to holiday celebrations with gifts to island families. Thanks to the
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Salmonberry in February
-- 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
Letter to Editor | Imagine the Difference We Can Make
-- from Alison Shaw -- Back in 2008, Orcas had many residents who were uninsured or under-insured. Folks without a means to pay for medical visits often waited far too long to see a doctor.
Gov. Inslee Rejects Permit for Vancouver WA Oil Terminal
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 29, 2018] notified state regulators that he agrees with their unanimous recommendation to reject Tesoro Savage's application to build a new
Bolshoi’s Encore of The Lady of Camellias at Orcas Center
Sunday, February 4, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Bolshoi Ballet presents John Neumeier’s ballet The Lady of Camellias. Bolshoi’s director Sergei Filin’s has just acquired the ballet as
Island Artists Get A Boost from SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for SJIMA -- January is a time of assessment of past resolutions. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) had plenty of good news to celebrate with the elegant Artists’
Skagit Valley College Announces New Trustee
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Flora Lucatero, of Mount Vernon, has been notified by Governor Inslee’s office that she has been appointed to the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Board of Trustees. Her appointment is
Dream of Tea with Eth-Noh-Tec: Travel to China and Korea
Sunday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. -- by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo -- Robert and Nancy of Eth-Noh-Tec on a recent trip to China “No Man (or Woman) is an island” as the
State Dept. of Licensing Issues Emergency Rule
-- from the Washington State Dept. of Licensing -- Washington residents who apply for a standard driver license, instruction permit and ID card will no longer be asked to provide their place of birth as
Enchanted Rock Cabaret: Music, Dance, Nonsense and Creativity
-- by Margie Doyle -- Enchanted Rock brings Teatro Titikookoo to the Seaview the first weekend in February What the heck is Teatro Titikookoo and where is the Enchanted Rock? Conceived and Directed
Letter to Editor | We Want Our Forever Here
-- from Madie Murray -- I was having lunch with a friend and, of course, we were discussing the Hospital District Initiative. She asked me about my thoughts on the district. She wasn’t the first,
Senior Center Shares Results From “Building a Vital Future” Survey
-- from Lynnette Wood -- Whether you call them senior citizens, “geriactives” or golden agers, the demographic trends are clear. According to State of Washington data, San Juan County already has more than twice the
Remembrance: Warren Miller, Orcas Neighbor
-- by Paul Kamin -- Warren Miller, third from left, leads youngsters in individual achievement Orcas Islander Warren Miller passed away on Jan 24th. Warren was a special friend to many of his
Ferry Service Resumes with Adjustments
Service continues on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes with several schedule adjustments. The following departures are scheduled for the remainder of the day. Please note that these sailing times are approximations, and customers are advised
Friday Harbor Tow Boat Company Wins National Award
-- from Boat Owners Association of The United States -- TowBoatUS Friday Harbor owner Capt. Deb Fritz; receives national award from BoatUS Vice President Jerry Cardarelli (credit: BoatUS) A local small business that
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
