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 Book is All About Lime in the San Juans
Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m., San Juan Island Grange Hall, Friday Harbor -- from Boyd Pratt -- Have you ever wondered how lime is made from limestone? Or gazed in wonder at the lime
Inslee Signs Ranker’s Outdoor Preschool Pilot Bill
-- from Dave Pringle for Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker's bill to allow for outdoor preschools was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today with supporters, teachers, and children in attendance. “I am very
Join Cancer Survivorship Group
--by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet Thursday May 11, 2017 in the Community Church Fireside Room at 5 p.m. This is a monthly no-cost, confidential support group. If you, or anyone
Veggie Potluck, Movie “What The Health”
Sunday, May 7, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively
County Elections 2017: Run for Your Life
-- from the San Juan County Elections Office -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2017 is about to
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered
Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has Parts A, B, C, and D. You can
Letter to Editor | Dance on Orcas is Thriving
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Those of us who reside in our local community of Orcas Island are fortunate to live in a place that is comprised of a significant number of artists and performers,
Immigration Myths Debunked
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Immigrants and immigration policy are difficult topics nowadays. Who is allowed to reside in or visit the United States? Who should be allowed into the United States? What qualifications should
Choral Society Will Sing “Songs from the Heart”
Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker -- True love…false love…maternal love…eternal love… Love of the lover, the country, the child. Orcas Choral Society celebrates
April Poetry | Listen
Listen -- Sadie Bailey -- It's not that trees, seals, and beaches can't speak. It's more that we, no longer attuned, can't hear what they say. They try to get our attention; a root reaches out
Art Show Will Benefit Orcas Animal Protection Society
--- from Spirit Eagle -- Spirit Eagle 's Art will be at Washington Federal Savings Bank on Orcas Island during the month of May during banking hours. Half of the proceeds will be donated to
Funhouse Names Interim Directors
-- from Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer -- We are excited to share with you the news that the Funhouse Board of Directors have decided to name us, Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer, as interim
Presentation Celebrates Coast Salish, Wooly Dogs
Sunday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Sandy Strehlou -- Join ecologist and historian Russel Barsh and botanist and spinner Madrona Murphy for a slideshow presentation and weaving demonstration celebrating the Coast Salish “wooly
Set Aside Mondays for Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Beginning May 8, 9 - 10 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- Every Monday beginning May 8 from 9 - 10 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Beginning Tai Chi practice for the
Country Corner Combines Games, Hunger
Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- It must be Spring because here we are. Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
-- from Barbara Marrett, SJ Visitors Bureau -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for four open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The
