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
“Growler” Draft Environmental Impact Statement: The Emperor Has No Clothes
--from Chom Greacen, Member, Quiet Skies over San Juan County-- The Navy plans to add 36 EA-18G “Growler” fighter jets and roughly double the number of Growler flight operations out of Whidbey Island Naval Air
Funhouse Commons Mentor Program a Win-Win
-- from Sarah McKay -- The Funhouse Commons Mentor program matches children with talented, caring adults in the community who can help teach them a new skill, provide a listening ear, go on adventures, and simply be
A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV
Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Suites assembled in 1713 for "little evening concerts" for Louis XIV of his favorite music from many decades will be premiered, almost
Navy Agrees To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Navy today announced it will extend by 30 days the ongoing public
A Review | Enchanted Forest Cabaret Creative, Delightful
-- by Michèle Griskey -- This year’s The Enchanted Forest Cabaret: The Naughty Pirates of Neverland takes us into the dreamland of Carmen (Grace McCune), who, clearly, must use some interesting sleep enhancements to find
Island Market Hunger Bag Program A Success
Island Market Hunger Bag Program -- from Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- If you were one of the 314 people who paid $10 for a full bag of groceries to be given to
Invasive Species Could Cost Washington Businesses, Agencies $1.3 Billion
-- from Susan Zemek, WA Recreation & Conservation -- A new report released today pegs the economic impact of 23 of the most damaging invasive species in Washington at $1.3 billion a year and a
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Welcomes New Oncologist
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Robert Raish, MD, has joined PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Beginning Tuesday, January 17, he will be available one day per week, typically Mondays, to treat cancer patients on the
B.C. Government Gives a “Go” to Kinder Morgan Pipeline
-- from CBC News, British Columbia -- The B.C. government has given the green light to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, after reaching an "unprecedented" agreement with Kinder Morgan for up to $1 billion
Place Orders for Native Plants Before March 1
-- from Tanja Williamson -- It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Visit our website for a complete list of plants and descriptions. Fill out your order form (online or hard copy)
Navy Releases Additional Water Test Findings
-- 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 (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Jan. 6, 2017,
EDC Offers Workshop on Vision Mapping Strategies
Monday, January 30, 9 a.m. - noon, San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- How do successful business owners and entrepreneurs achieve goals and take their businesses and ideas to the next level? Learn how
Breaking News | County’s Top Officials Affirm Existing Local Policies with Immigrants
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At the first meeting of the San Juan County Council in 2017, the County’s top law enforcement officers and the Council members talked about immigrants in the community
Explore the Gifts of The Artist’s Way
Tuesday, January 17 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Library The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is an international bestseller on the subject of creativity. Kate Gavigan’s talk on creativity will highlight the primary tools
Funhouse Commons to Offer Second Season of ‘Stepping-Up’ After-School Program
-- from Trillium Swanson -- The Funhouse Commons is offering a second season of Stepping Up, the outdoor exploration club for students in grades 5 - 8. Last year participants visited local parks such as
FH School of Massage Enrolling for 2017-2018
-- from Richard Davenport -- Friday Harbor School of Massage is now enrolling for the September 2017 through April 2018 massage professional program. All of the instructors at the school are local massage therapists. Classes
