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
Orcas Center to Unveil New Moves at Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Cynthia Abolin, Orcas Center Board of Trustees – Come to Orcas Center on Mar. 12 for the Annual Meeting, when members new and old -- and
Eagle Forum to Host Affordable Housing Forum, Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 11, 12:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Cindy Carter -- This year’s Eagle Forum (EF) Annual meeting is on Saturday, Mar. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Random Howse. EF of SJC will host
Manual Recount of School Bond Vote Confirms Previous Results
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- A manual count to recount the votes that were certified in the February Special Election was held the morning of Mar. 3, 2017 in the Elections Office
Vege Potluck, Movie “Forks Over Knives”
Sunday, March 5, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — 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
Swimming Pig Story Takes Flight on Wings of a Song
-- from Jeff Hanson -- On Valentine’s Day, Bossy’s Feltworks’ Mandy Troxel was with fellow Bossies Amy Lum and Kari Van Gelder, when Amy got a call from her husband saying he had picked up a
Orcas Center Hosts Finalists for Executive Director
-- from Tom Fiscus, President, Orcas Center Board of Trustees -- The Orcas Center Board of Trustees announces that it's search for a new Executive Director has been narrowed from 12 applicants to four finalists. In
Unemployed? Under Employed? Free Seminars Coming Up
Beginning March 9, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Minnie Knych -- The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center will host a series of free seminars entitled Strategies of Success beginning
Navy Shares Drinking Water Sampling Results
-- from Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey -- 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
State’s Oldest Ferry, Our Evergreen State, Sold
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries announced [Wednesday, March 1, 2017] the sale of its oldest ferry, Evergreen State. The 63-year-old ferry sold for $300,000 to Jones Broadcasting, LLC. The new owners
Local Photographers to Exhibit at Senior Center
Sunday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Suzan Chamberlayne -- For all of March and the first half of April, the walls of the Lundeen Room at the Orcas Senior
The Island Is Alive With the Sound of Music
Sunday March 5, 3 p.m., Old School Gym -- from Sharon Ho -- Keeping music education in public school classrooms in today’s school budget climate is as challenging today as it was 20 years ago.
Ranker Outdoor Early Learning Pilot Passes Senate
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- A bill introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, passed the state Senate [Tuesday] with bipartisan support. “This bill will help children get outside at an early
Guest Opinion | Comp Plan? What’s That? Who Cares?
-- by Joe Symons -- I am not working on the Comp Plan because it brings me joy. The motivation for this work is love: love of these precious islands and a strong impulse for
Workshop on How to Mindfully Mind Your Business
Wednesday, March 8, 10 - 11 a.m., San Juan Library -- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on
Sign Up Now for Refuse to Use Challenge
-- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling/Exchange -- Time is running out to sign up for #Refusetouseorcas. March 1st is the deadline to join ORS/The Exchange and the SeaDoc Society in the Refuse To Use Challenge.
Snowmageddon Does Not Stop Orcas Fire & Rescue
-- from Marla Johns -- A sudden and strong winter snow storm will stop everyone in their tracks ... everyone except Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. In spite of the rapid accumulation of snow yesterday,
