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
Senior Center Brunch Was Gustatory Delight
-- a review by Margot Shaw -- Last Saturday, the Lundeen Room at the Senior Center was filled with the sounds of social chatter, multi-generational families discussing weighty and frivolous matters, and those voicing their
Senior Center Looking to Hire Communications, Fundraising Administrator
Application deadline, Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m. -- from Arron Redford -- The Orcas Senior Center is hiring a Communications and Fundraising Administrator to support our Island’s Seniors through: Website Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant
Governors, Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Clean Power Plan
-- from Tara Lee, Governor Inslee's Office -- Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a directive to withdraw and
Larsen, Colleagues, Lead Effort to Prevent Mass Shootings in Schools
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Bipartisan School Safety Act of 2017 would renew federal program – unfunded since 2010 – to address school safety U.S. schools could receive additional resources to prevent mass shootings under
School Board Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- The school board will convene their regular meeting for the month of March 2017 on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. There will be no
In Friday Harbor, Larsen to Hold Trumpcare ‘Town Talk’
Sunday, March 26, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Brickworks Building -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Sunday hold a “Town Talk” at the Brickworks Building to hear directly from his constituents
Inter-Island Spring Concerts and Workshops on Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw Islands
-- from Linda Sloane -- The exciting Miho & Diego Duo is coming to the San Juan Islands Mar. 28 through Apr. 1 as part of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence program. In addition
NW Play & Learn Week Comes to Orcas
Monday, April 27 on Orcas -- from Joyce Sobel -- Northwest Early Learning invites you to experience the power of Play & Learn groups and how they develop future scientists, teachers, and community leaders. NW Play
Navy Updates Drinking Water Testing on Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). • As of March
Author To Read From “Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us”
Thursday, March 23, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Darvill’s Bookstore is excited to welcome David Neiwert on Thursday, Mar. 23, from 6 – 7 p.m. David will read from
Celebrate “Voluntourism” in the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Have fun with environmental art at the SJIMA, Great Island Beach Clean-ups and lots of fun for kids. Did you know that April is National
Community Forum to Outline, Discuss Next Bond Levy
Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Eric Webb -- I would like to take a moment to once again thank the wonderful supporters of Orcas Island Public Schools and their tremendous
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas
-- from Leif -- Dear Orcas, this last Blood Drive, Thursday, Mar. 16 again set records. We had 87 donors register, including 13 first timers, and some as well who were unable to donate, but
Stubborn and Pissed Off – Who Me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Carly I'm working with a young woman, Carly, who is 15 years old. Her parents asked me to work with her because she is really frustrating to live with. They
Spring Clay Café Coming Soon
Sunday, April 2, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri & David Turnoy -- Come one, come all…to the Clay Café…on Sunday, Apr. 2 from 2-5 p.m. in the High School
Building Advisory Council Requests Public Input on Tiny House Proposal
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Richard Russell -- The Building Advisory Council of San Juan County is seeking interested community members to review the Tiny House Proposal and comment
