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
TEDx Presenters …Orcas Island, and Beyond
-- from Gretchen Krampf for TEDxOrcas Island -- TEDxOrcasIsland is bringing our community a daylong conference of incredible speakers on March 5th at Orcas Center. Tickets are on sale at www.tedxorcasisland.com Orcas Island speakers include:
Writers’ Roundtable Look at Contemporary Asian-American Poetry
Saturday, February 13, 1-3 p.m., Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Jill McCabe Johnson, presenter Come enjoy and discuss the works of a wide range of contemporary Asian-American poets, including Li-Young Lee, Kimiko Hahn, Aimee Nezhukumatathil,
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Coming to Grange Stage
February 19, 20, 16, 27 and March 4, 5, and 6, 7:30 p.m., Grange Stage -- from Doug Bechtel -- [metaslider id=41607] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the Tony-winning comedy Vanya
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Wednesday
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Fire Station The agenda calls for discussion of: Pathways committee Jake Brake signs – Bob Connor Land bank signage Bridge Update Local business &
“Polyfaces” Farming Film to Kick Off Ag Summit
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange -- from Lori Ann David-- Filmakers Lisa Heenan and Isabella Dohery have allowed a special pre-release of their film "Polyfaces: A World of
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec and School Levies Serve Us All
--- by Martha Farish-- Dear Islanders I wanted to write this letter before I know the outcome of the Park and Rec and school levies. I am a Park and Rec commissioner and have served
Catkin Cafe Opens with New Chef
--from Madie Murray -- Rumor has it there is a new chef at the Catkin Cafe in the Artworks building in Olga, and I’m here to quell the rumors…it’s true! Angela Emery has joined forces
EDC, SJIVB Offer Workshop on Brochure Design
Tuesday, February 23, 2:30-4 p.m., San Juan Island Public Library Wednesday, February 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), in partnership with
Soroptimists Offer Grad School Aid
Application Deadline February 12, 2016 -- from Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Reprinted by request -- Soroptimist Club offers a graduate scholarship to all women of San Juan Islands. Apply now! Considering going
Vendors: Apply for August County Fair Slots Now
-- from Ashley King for the SJ County Fair -- The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair [Aug 17-20 in Friday Harbor]. Are you an island artisan
Come to the Olga Potluck
Please come to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 13th at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:00 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. Carl Burger will provide music for our
Top Rankings Once Again for OHS Musicians
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Hooray for Orcas High School musicians! Once again they have come home with top rankings from the regional San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Solo/Ensemble Contest. While final results are
Bring Your Talent to Open Mic at Orcas Center
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Lights, Action … on you and yours! Start prepping now! Brush up your talents, whatever they may be, you're the star! Join
Christian School Hosts Free Mexican Dinner
-- from Anna Vedder for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, February 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This free, all-you-can eat meal will feature Mexican
A*OK Wants to See You at Fidelis Flea Market
Help support art in the public schools -- from David Turnoy -- Please come visit A*OK's table at Fidelis Flea Market (Cupid's Closet) on Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community
County Council Has Approved Chip Sealing
-- from Islanders Saving Dolphin Bay Road -- As you may have read by now, on Tuesday the Council voted to proceed with the recommendation by Public Works to chip seal Dolphin Bay Road, notwithstanding the
