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
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
State Asks Navy for Health Impact Assessment on Jet Noise
-- from Maryon Attwood, Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- As a result of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve’s (COER’s) complaint actions, noise as a public health issue, has moved up on state priorities for protecting and
Community Contributions Prove School Music Matters
-- from Catherine Pederson, Music Advocacy Group -- YES! SCHOOL MUSIC DOES MATTER – to the over 100 members of our community who responded to the Music Advocacy Group 20th Anniversary School Benefit Concert fund raising
Inslee Says Trump Budget “Incredibly Harmful” to State and Local Governments
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- President Trump today released a federal budget proposal that would make significant cuts in state and local government programs, including education, environmental protection, health care and many other critical
Senator Ranker to Discuss New State Budget
Friday, March 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- State Senator Kevin Ranker will visit the Orcas Rotary on Friday, Mar. 24 in a meeting open to the public. Ranker will
NextGeneration Will Explain Dangers of Texting and Driving
-- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations -- Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do. It puts you and other drivers on the road at risk to accidents, injuries,
