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
Once Again, They Have Descended on Us
-- by Cara Russell-- [metaslider id=45799] There is a certain type of person who always seems to be looking down on the rest of us... literally. These people must have a good ‘Altitude’ and always
Flotsam & Jetsam | An Island Car
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Recently I paused at the post office bulletin board because an advertisement for a “good island car” caught my eye, or tried to catch my eye,
County Council at Work: Meetings on Monday and Tuesday
-- by Margie Doyle -- The San Juan County Council will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 8 and 9 in Friday Harbor this week at the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, in Friday
Business Spotlight: Island Thyme Celebrates 20 Years
-- by Madeleine Treneer -- Eliza and Chris Morris at their Island Thyme workshop Cardamom, cucumber, jasmine, lavender and sandalwood: these are a few of the natural ingredients which are incorporated into Island Thyme's
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Update
-- from John A. Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- The contractor expects to complete the fill for the west abutment of the temporary bridge, and to begin forming and pouring concrete for the abutments of the temporary bridge.
Eastsound Water Users Annual Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA Manager -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) is hosting its annual membership meeting on Tuesday August 16th at 6:30 pm At the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane. This meeting
Pod Nods Return to Whale Museum
-- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return to The Whale Museum this summer! The first of the popular “pajama party” sleepovers for children ages 6 to 10 will be held on
Cancer Survivorship Group Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. --from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group begins its seventh year this Thursday, August 11. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems,
Female Duo Dagmar Coming to Victorian Valley
Thursday August 11, 8 p.m., Victorian Valley Chapel -- from Caralee Dey -- Dagmar is coming to Orcas Island on Thursday August 11 at 8 p.m. with a concert at the Victorian Valley Chapel. Dagmar
Spot of Tea, Anyone?
Thursday, August 11, 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Four generations from the last tea: Fannie O’Leary, great grandmother, Sally Larson, grandmother, Michele Larson, daughter, and Lily Larson, granddaughter. Aged from 7
Loudin Artwork at Orcas Fly-in
-- from Jan Loudin -- Frank Loudin will be at the Orcas Fly-in this weekend, on August 6, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with his fine collection of aviation art, PLUS a grand selection
Tickets on Sale for Orcas Island Jazz Festival
September 2 - 4, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Tickets are on sale now for Martin Lund’s second annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival, from September 2 to 4 at Orcas Center.
OPALCO Board Will Meet on Lopez
Thursday August 18, 8:15 a.m., Woodmen Hall, Lopez -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at Woodmen Hall, Lopez Island Thursday August 18 at 8:15 am.
Letter to the Editor: What Do You Need in Your County Council?
-- by Bill Watson, Candidate for San Juan County Council, District 1-- Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island The August 2nd Primary is done and I'd like to thank
A-OK Brings Beads to the Library Fair
-- from BJ Arnold -- Beads are featured at the A-OK booth at the Library Fair on Aug. 13 Bead Bargains and Jewelry -- over 25 years of a bead collection is being
When Do I Get to Vote on Overturning Citizens United?
-- from David Turnoy -- Do you remember signing a petition last year for I-735, a measure that called for overturning Citizens United? Just to refresh your memory, Citizens United is the case in which the
