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
The Exchange Now Digs In For the Long Haul
-- by Sam Gailey -- Paula Treneer, ORS; Mike Greenberg, ORS; Rick Hughes, SJC County Council; Tim Blanchard, ORS; Pete Moe, ORS; Greg Sawyer, SJC; Mike Thomas, SJC On Wednesday, Apr. 5, the
Explore the Wonders of a Day at Salmonberry
Thursday, April 13, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Salmonberry School is excited to welcome any interested families in the community for a drop-in day this Thursday, Apr. 13
Guest Editorial: State Legislators Block Internet Intrusion
-- from the Daily Olympian -- Aided by the Congress, President Donald Trump struck a blow this week for high-tech freedom and against individuals’ privacy on the internet. Perhaps the Other Washington can strike back.
County Fair Calls for Local Performer Applications
-- from Shane Knode -- Kubatana Marimba band performing on the Community Stage in 2016 Calling all performers for the 2017 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan
April Poetry | Muse Sleeps In
Muse Sleeps In -- Jackie Bates -- This morning I wake him to help me capture the early spring sunrise. He does not join me on the deck. Does not, alas, steady my hand, choose
EPRC Meets on Thursdsay
Thursday, April 6, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee Agenda April 6, 2017 Eastsound Fire Station 3 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Additions
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rentals a Cash Cow for San Juan County
-- from Karen J. Key Speck -- Dear San Juan County Councilpersons Hughes, Stephens, Watson I am writing to express opinion on pending changes to the Vacation Rental Permits issued by San Juan County. Recent
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns
Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- The fifth 2017 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance,THE ART OF MODULATION, features innovative baroque chamber music for flute, two violins
April Poetry | Sorry, I Don’t Have A Poem Today
Sorry, I Don’t Have A Poem Today -- JoEllen Moldoff -- I don’t even have one syllable of a poem. But I can write air, for its blues and wind and water for its sounds.
School Board in Special Meeting on Thursday
Thursday, April 6, 12 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting 2017-18 Enrollment Assumptions Thursday, April 6, 2017 AGENDA 12:00pm CALL TO ORDER - School Library *1.)
Washington Senators Introduce Bipartisan Washington Internet Privacy Act
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, have introduced bipartisan legislation known as the Washington Internet Privacy Act (SB 5919) following a vote of
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsoring Orcas Island Community Foundation in April
-- 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
April Poetry | Answering the Call
Answering the Call -- Monica Kezar -- Every other day I have a little conversation with myself as I hike up Turtleback Mountain. Every other day I study the differences from season to season. Every other
BioChar Workshop Offers Special Learning Opportunity
Saturday - Sunday, April 8 - 9, Orcasong Farm -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District --
Advance Directives Topic of Senior Center Class
Monday, April 10, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Hilary Walker returns to the Orcas Senior Center this month for another hands-on tutorial in filling out one’s Advanced Directives paperwork.
Guest Opinion | Eastsound Vision Needs Many Voices
-- from Marilyn Jonassen -- I attended the event for public comment on the recently crafted Vision Statement for Eastsound on Friday night and was reassured by the amount of citizen interest in the future
