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
Free “Adults in Transition” Course Being Offered
Monday, March 20 - Friday, April 7, 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Skagit Valley College -- from Cathy Degnan -- The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is offering a “Adults in Transition” course
“Spamalot” Performance Rocks Orcas Center
-- a review by Lin McNulty -- No matter how long a play is in rehearsals, no matter the months that go into planning, there is one element that remains an unknown until opening night:
Crow Valley String Band and BroGrass Play White Horse on St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 17, 7 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Jim Litch -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and BroGrass on Friday March
County Seeks Consultants to Assist with Comp Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is seeking RFPs from qualified consultants to work on aspects of the SJC Comprehensive Plan Update. Proposals are encouraged from consulting firms with expertise in
St. Patrick’s Day: Shoor, ‘Tis Like a Morn in Spring
Friday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., Island Market Lot -- from Tony Lee -- Every year, for 17 years, the Irish, those who wish they were Irish, and those who are grateful they are not Irish
UPDATED: Eastsound Vision 2035 Released for Community Input
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Beginning on Jan. 7, 34 Orcas Island residents entered into a consensus building process to craft a Vision Statement for Eastsound in 2035. The group’s work was done under the auspices
Food Coop Hosts Vegan Tasting Event
Thursday, March 23, 11:00 a.m., Orcas Food Coop Upstairs — from Lili Hein — In cooperation with the Orcas Food Coop, there will be a vegan tasting event on Thursday, Mar. 23 at 11 a.m.
School Calendar Updated Because of Snow Days
-- from Cathy Ferran -- The 2016-17 School Calendar has been updated. Days were added to make up for the "Snow Days" in February of this year and to abide by WA State laws. So, the
Investment Researcher Relocates to Orcas
-- from Paula Treneer -- Paula Treneer, hailing originally from Seattle, has recently re-located from Paris, France to Orcas Island, following a 35+ year financial career, which took her from Boston to Manhattan and the
Letter to Editor | Stay Engaged for Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen -- As many islanders are now aware, a process to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and a part of that is the update of the Eastsound Sub Area Plan, which
We Have a Trump Island? And It’s For Sale?
-- from Seattle Refined -- You guys, this is not a drill. First of all, it kind of boggles the mind that this is the second island that is for sale in the Puget Sound
As Poetry Month Approaches, Share Your Writing on Orcas Issues
-- by Lin McNulty -- "Poetry is what happens when language becomes impossible." --Unknown National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Senior Center in March
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- 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
Wave of Activities Happening at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano -- As we emerge from the gloom of winter, the Orcas Montessori School would like the island community to know what activities are emerging at the school this spring. Family Conversations,
EDC Offers Workshop on Photography for Business
Wednesday, March 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Image quality is considered "very important" to 67 percent of consumers when making a purchase online. To turn browsers
Orcas Seniors Will Explore Nearby Nature
Friday, March 24, 1 - 3 p.m., Meet at Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Come along with the Orcas Island Senior Center on guided explorations of local parks with
