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
Visit an Affluent, Fractious Family in Other Desert Cities
Friday, Saturday, Sunday — November 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater -- Katie Zwilling as Brooke Wyeth and Indy Zoeller as Trip Wyeth during
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have
Lest You Forget: Seniors Have Talent This Weekend (and Next)
Saturday, November 5 & Saturday, November 12, (2:00 pm matinees) -- from Didier Gincig -- Seniors Have Talent will feature many talented seniors. Each show will be unique with some of the same performers; no
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Choral Society for November
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings) -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come
Odd Fellows’ Volunteerism Sparks Gratitude
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- San Juan County Parks sends a huge thank you to Odd Fellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass.
Senior Center Festival of Arts Will Kick Off Holidays
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Aaron Redfield, left, and Jami Mitchell greet visitors to the 2015 Holiday Festival of the Arts The Operations
Orcas Odds Know How to do Halloween
-- by Lin McNulty, with Jay Kimball -- [metaslider id=47795] The Orcas Odd Fellows Hall was the venue for all things Halloween on Monday night, as a crowd of approximately 250 people gathered to celebrate. It was
EDC Gives Free Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Director, Economic Development Council (EDC)-- Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement
Elevate the Vote: Gather with Community at Emmanuel Parish Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3-4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall --from Father Berto Gandara -- We will gather for an hour of meditation at the parish hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Orcas Island on
Klahowya Out for Repairs
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Update Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The 7:30pm Lopez, 7:50pm Shaw, 8:05pm Orcas and 8:45pm Friday Harbor inter-island sailings have been diverted to the Elwha. Expect some slight delays.
Speece, Crock, Funk to Play Random Howse
Saturday, November 5, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mike Speece -- November 5 at 7 p.m., Melody Funk, Mike Speece, and Jo Crock will be playing and singing some of our favorite old country
Choral Society: A Room Full of Singers
-- from Lynn Baker -- Orcas Center’s Madrona Room overflows with song Tuesday evenings, as the Orcas Choral Society prepares for its winter concert. With 14 new and newly returned members this fall, the choir
Orcas Rallies in Support of Standing Rock
-- by Kelly Rose, Updated Nov. 2 -- More than 70 Islanders gathered at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday, October 25, in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation to protest the construction of the
Great Ideas from the 50-50 Visionaries
-- by Margie Doyle -- “We could be the model for other islands and towns; let’s use that energy to make it cool” At the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound last Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, Fred
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Make an appointment for Monday, November 14 -- from Terry Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday November 14 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and
Healing Arts Center Celebrates with Semi-Annual Fair
Saturday, November 12 & Sunday, November 13 Registration is now open at the Healing Arts Center; sign up ASAP to get the appointment you want. Practitioners will be offering massage/bodywork, acupuncture, and more at greatly
