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
Ranker: Senate Republicans Refuse to Negotiate
-- from Dave Pringle, State Senate Democrats -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today after Gov. Inslee said he would call the Legislature back for a special session beginning on Monday, Apr.
Special & Regular School Board Meetings Scheduled
Thursday, April 27, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of Special and Regular School Board Meetings Thursday, April 27, 2017 Agenda Morning Session: Waldron School, Waldron Island, WA Evening Session:
Letter to Editor | Fair Solutions Needed for Vacation Rentals
-- from Cathy Ferran -- Between my husband and I, we've raised four kids on this island over the last 37 years. We worked for years to build a guest cottage that we could then
April Poetry | One Morning
One Morning -- David Kobrin -- Lying a-bed one morning in a very old house our bed frame creaked and settled. I followed its lead settled quietly to watch flowers bud on the crepe myrtle
Immigration Rights Group Drafts Resolution for San Juan County
-- from Orcas Women's Coalition -- In line with the recommendations of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Guidance Concerning Immigration Enforcement, the Immigration Rights Group, a sub-group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC), has
Ranker: Senate Must Act to Ensure Online Transparency
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- State Senator Kevin Ranker Following the Washington state House of Representatives passing SHB 2200, protecting internet privacy, with a vote of 87-10, sponsor of the Senate
Animal Acupressure Will be Demonstrated at Animal Shelter
Saturday, April 29, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Mariann Carrasco -- A demonstration of how animal acupressure works on our dogs, cats, and horses will be given by Mariann Carrasco of Blue
April Poetry | Discovered
Discovered -- Samuel Webster -- it was as if a great talon had ripped the night sky laid bare the secrets hidden behind a veil of despair the darkest corners no respite wrenched forth from
Funhouse Commons Seeks New Director
-- from Abby Rueb, Board President, Funhouse Commons -- Today we are launching into a new chapter of growth as an organization. Krista Bouchey, our Executive Director for the past four years, has announced she
Popular, Prolific Author to Visit Darvill’s
Tuesday, April 25, 4 - 5 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Tuesday April 25 from 4 – 5 p.m. Lawrence Millman will join us for an informal talk and to sign copies
Young Musicians to Showcase Talents
Thursday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What sounds are the next generation crafting under the radar? Join us at The San Juan Island Grange on Thursday, Apr. 27
April Poetry | In the Bosom of Bread
-- by Margie Doyle -- In the Bosom of Bread There was a long-lost time When I had a home I made bread The smell filled my home The warmth, the soul of bread I
UW Medicine to Manage Orcas Primary Care Clinic
-- from Susan Gregg, UW Medicine -- UW Medicine has begun work with Island Hospital to transition the management of a primary care clinic located on Orcas Island from Island Hospital to UW Medicine. The two
Opportunity to Visit, Support, Learn at Orcas Montessori
-- from Teresa Chocano -- Like spring on our gorgeous Orcas Island, visiting in a Montessori classroom any day of the year, is like witnessing Spring! There is a beauty, vibrancy, delight, and excitement in each
Tchaikovsky’s Romantic Tragedy at Orcas Center
Sunday, April 23, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "Eugene Onegin" by Tchaikovsky streaming Live in HD on Sunday, Apr. 23 at 1
Schedule Appointment for Spring Healing Arts Fair
Saturday & Sunday, May 6 - 7, Healing Arts Center -- from Anita Holladay -- The Healing Arts Center welcomes the community to attend their Spring Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday and Sunday May 6–7. For
