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
Artists Invited to Submit ‘Natural World’ Media for March Exhibit
-- from Ann Jones -- Local visual artists are invited to submit their work to the next Orcas Center Gallery Show which will take place in both the Lobby and the Madrona Room. Organized by
Chekhov Siblings Resurrected, Outrageously, in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
-- a review by Margie Doyle -- Cassandra (Lesley Liddle) warns Nina (Adia Dolan), Masha (Luann Pamatian), and Spike (Chris Dalla Santa) What does it say about a play when the pinnacle of
Sheriff Answers Criticism in OPALCO Employee’s Assault
-- by Courtney Oldwyn for the San Juan Journal -- Assaulted at gun point in the middle of the night in his home on Orcas island last week, Josh Mayson and his family are still
Bookworms: Bust Out of Your Winter Cocoons
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10AM to 2PM at the Public School Cafeteria -- from Leif for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Call this edition of the February event our “Massive, End-of-Winter &
SJ Council to Hold Special Meeting with National Representatives’ Staff
-- from Sue Kollett for the San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting for the purpose of meeting with staff of our
Romance of a Mass Engages the Orcas Choral Society
-- by Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society -- The title page of the Missa Solemn in C lists the instruments in its orchestra. After almost 200 years and more than 5,000
Community Reward for Information on Criminal Violence Against OPALCO Apprentice
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator for OPALCO -- During the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, a newly hired Apprentice Lineman was held at gunpoint in his home on Orcas Island. The
Hawaiian HAPA Group Heads to Orcas Center Stage
Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 pm with Burgers & Brew before the show at 5:30 pm. -- from Artha Kass -- The HAPA name reflects the diverse backgrounds of its musicians and the mix of cultures
Leadership San Juan Islands Launches 12th Year
-- from Liz Illg -- The Leadership San Juan Islands professional development program launched a new class on January 8, with an orientation day held at the Harrison House Suites in Friday Harbor. Eighteen islanders from
Library Ready to Turn the Page on The Next Chapter
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- Sketch of Library from Rose Street, looking south with expansion to the north and west of current building With wonderful participation from the community,
Our Representatives Report: Jeff Morris Updates
-- from Washington State Representative Jeff Morris -- Here we are almost two-thirds of the way through this short (60-day) session in Olympia. I’m honored to serve you as one of two representatives from the
Evaluate Grants for Parks, Trails and Wildlife Habitat
Volunteers Needed -- from Susan Zemek fro Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is seeking volunteers to evaluate grant proposals that will help decide
Guest Editorial: Fielding Football Offers Alternatives and Discussions
-- by Justin Paulsen -- The issue of youth (age 6 – 18) football in a topic of major discussion in communities across America. The discussion is notable because of all of the comments raised
Sports Report: Vikings Basketball Season Over
-- by Ed Sutton -- All good things come to an end. And so it was for the Orcas Vikings basketball teams. Both the men's team and the Lady Vikings returned to Sedro Wooley on
Donate and Help at the Winter Book Sale
Library Friends Winter Book Sale -- Saturday, February 27th, 10AM to 2PM Public School Cafeteria -- from Leif for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- “Massive, End-of-Winter & Pretty-much-Spring-already” -Book Sale. For just
Letter to the Editor: 17-year-olds Can Caucus in San Juan County, Too!
-- from Diane Martindale -- Mark March 26th on your calendars now for the Democratic caucuses in San Juan County. Attention 17 year olds! If you are turning 18 on or before November 8 you
