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 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,
Guest Opinion | Landslide Votes Enough to Run Bond Again
-- from Randall K. Gaylord -- Dear School Board: Please submit the capital facilities bond proposal to the voters again in the next election, without change. Conventional thinking is to make a modification to a proposal
Flotsam & Jetsam | It’s Still Pretty, I Suppose
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — Back in November, when we had that first really good gully-washer of the season, I remember chatting with a couple islanders about the coming winter, and
Ranker on Immigration Rights, Outdoor Preschool, Education
-- from Dave Pringle, Senator Ranker's Office -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [Monday]: Protecting Immigrants' Rights Our
Recount Requested in Orcas Island School Bond Proposition
Friday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday morning, Feb. 27, the San Juan County Elections Office received an application for a manual recount of the Orcas
Something to Intrigue Everyone at Art Exhibition
-- from Diane Martindale -- The three new exhibitions opening March 4 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art truly are for everyone who loves working with wood, painters, bookworms, collectors of odd objects
International Women’s Day Comes to Orcas, March 8
-- from Michele Bane -- The Policial Action and Civic Engagement (PACE) Action Team of the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) presents a community-wide celebration of women on March 8, 2017, in honor of International Women's Day.
It Might Take Two to Tango, But All Invited to Learn
Monday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Mar. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista,
Funhouse Mentor Program Fun, Rewarding
-- from Sarah McKay -- Haley Winchell first heard about the Funhouse Mentor Program through word of mouth, and was immediately intrigued at the prospect of being a mentor. As she explained, “I’ve always wanted
