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
Flotsam & Jetsam: Experienced Ferry Commuters See It All
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Among the joys afforded San Juan Islands ferry commuters in the dark months of July and August, those occurring among the Anacortes ferry terminal’s multiples holding
Natural Dye Workshop in School Garden
Saturday, July 2 after the Parade! at the School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- The Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program is hosting its first workshop for the summer this Saturday! We will be
DVSAS Asking for Yoga Supplies for Domestic Violence Survivors
-- from Eve Batchelder -- Calling all Yogis: Do you have any unused yoga mats sitting in the back of your closet? Dusty bolsters or blocks boxed away in your garage? DVSAS of the San Juans is
Extra Ferry Runs for Extra Busy Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Fourth of July weekend is Washington State Ferries’ busiest travel weekend of the year, so please plan ahead for heavy vehicle traffic heading westbound from Thursday, June 30
School Board Calls Special Meeting for Tomorrow
Thursday, June 30, 2:30 p.m., District Office -- from Cathy Ferran -- AGENDA *1.) Terminate contract for Gerald Grellet-Tinner and sign termination letter as recommended by counsel and required under WA State RCW 28A.405.470. *2.) Accept a
Emergency Doc Joins Team at Peace Island Medical Center
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Jim Perez new emergency physician at PeaceHealth Peace Island. © 2016 Mark Turner Jim Perez, MD, has joined the medical staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in
OPAL Ambassadors Take It to America
-- from Judy Whiting -- Rusty Diggs, Eros Belliveau and Carla Stanley, homeowners in OPAL’s Bonnie Brae and Wild Rose Meadow neighborhoods, met recently to share insights following their national advocacy on behalf of
Kids Sought for Pilot Summer Program for Grades 7-10
-- by Madie Murray -- Would you like your son or daughter entering grade 7 through 10 to be part of a new summer program that will teach new experience-based learning skills through fun, interactive
Meet the Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay -- from Rick Hughes -- Steve Hobbs of the 44th district, now running for State Lieutenant Governor The public
Fire Commissioners to Meet Wednesday
-- from OIFR -- The Board of Fire Commissioners for the San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (OIFR) will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Meeting
Rotary Comes to Orcas Island
Friday, July 1, 5 - 6 p.m., Island Hoppin’ Brewery -- from Rick Hughes, updated June 28 at 10 p.m. -- The Rotary Club of San Juan Island is considering sponsoring a club on Orcas
Orcas Schools Looks for a New Elementary Principal
-- by Eric C. Webb, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Elementary School will be under new leadership for the 2016-17 school year. I can assure you that great care will be taken in
Matthew Laslo Unveils “Magic Now!”
July 2nd & 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- Doors open at 6:30 -- from Donna Laslo -- Matthew Laslo will perform "Magic Now!" at the Sea View Theatre this
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Wolf Hollow for July
-- from Sean Townsend -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on Thursday nights when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open
Inslee Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Plan B Case
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Stormans Inc. v. Wiesman, 15-862, which affirms pharmacists must dispense Plan B and
Guest Opinion: Replace OPALCO’s “Spendthrift” Board
-- from Gabriel Jacobs -- In the minutes of the OPALCO Board meeting of May 19, 2016 there is a sentence about an audit, “Darlington recommended that the detailed document remain confidential to management and
