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
Letter to Editor | Open Letter to OPALCO
-- from Michael Karp -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors General Manager Re: Member Review Committee on Elections I am compelled to communicate my views regarding the recent report from the Member Review Committee on
Classical KING FM to Broadcast 2016 Festival Concert this Friday
Friday, September 30, 9 p.m., KING FM 98.1 -- from Linda Slone -- Tune in to Classical KING FM 98.1 on Friday, September 30, at 9 p.m. and hear Romantic Treasures, recorded live during August's Orcas Island Chamber Music
Guest Opinion: Proposed OPALCO Election Changes Dilute Member Input
-- by Chom Graecen -- To: OPALCO Board of Directors and General Manager Foster Hildreth, Firstly I would like to commend the board for engaging members to provide inputs and recommendations to OPALCO on important matters such
Letter to Editor | An Easy Solution for the Orcas Medical Foundation
-- from Ken Speck -- Last week it was announced that Island Hospital would no longer be providing management services for the Orcas Medical Center practice and Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF). It was also reported
Funhouse Commons Sponsors Tenth Annual College Counseling Event
-- from Emilie Gincig -- Funhouse Commons and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” for Orcas Island students Monday, October 3 through Wednesday, October 5. The Funhouse is
“Local” is Theme of Farm Parade in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Roger Ellison -- The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its
East Coast Swing is October’s Dance Class
Monday, October 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, October 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd
Key Grant Awarded for New Affordable Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The quest to build much-needed year-round rental housing on Orcas Island is one step closer to reality. OPAL Community Land Trust and San Juan County were recently awarded
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund, SJC Public Works -- Crews expect to complete construction of the west bank cofferdam and excavate the interior to create a work area below the water line. Crews will then set
Middle School Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, October 4, 6 - 8 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Beth Jenson -- Please spread the news about a parenting workshop happening on Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 p.m. for parents of Middle School-aged teens
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building
Noted Sitarist Will Play at Odd Fellows
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jay Kimball -- Deobrat Mishra, will perform in concert on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Deobrat Mishra is an Indian sitarist and composer. He
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets
Letter to the Editor: Space Needle Climb for Joe’s Legacy
-- from Elaine Goodrich -- In honor of Joe Goodrich, Elaine Goodrich and Cassie Hayes have created a team called "Joe's Legacy" to raise donations for cancer research in the the Base 2 Space Climb.
Ferry Alert: Extra Anacortes-Orcas Sailing on Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, September 24, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas
Summer Flew and Now It’s Fall Flu
Wednesday, November 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot. San Juan County Health
