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
Memories. Memories. Learn How to Retain Memories
Saturday, March 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Orcas Island Senior Center is offering an informative presentation about Memory Improvement, Saturday, March 5 (10:00-11:30 a.m.) with Mary Gould, Executive Director of Lighthouse
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
Thursday March 10 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Carol Kulminski -- We are all about celebrating , so let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a week early. Munch on green cookies,
SAT Prep Classes Coming to Funhouse for College-bound Students
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Funhouse, beginning March 22 -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- Is your son or daughter college-bound? Are they taking the May 7 SAT test? The Funhouse is offering SAT Test
Walk Dolphin Bay Road with Rick Hughes
Thursday March 3, 10 a.m., Dolphin Bay Rd near Rain Tree Lane -- from Sue Kollet -- San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes and Public Works Director Brian Vincent will be walking the section of
Eastsound Planning Review Committee To Hold Public Meeting
Thursday, March 3, from 3 to 5 p.m at the Eastsound Fire Hall At the regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) Co-chair Greg Ayers will introduce two new EPRC Members – Dan
Auditions: Is It Your Turn to Step On-Stage?
Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. -- from Aaimee Johnson, 2016 PlayFest Producer -- Brian Richard and Chelsea Dean in 2013 play, Adverse Possession written by Bill Westlake. Staff photo. It’s
Kaleidoscope Staff Nationally Recognized
-- from Vala Ross -- Kami Griffin (left) and Vala Ross. Vala Ross and Kami Griffin of Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center in Eastsound have been awarded a national Child Development Associate (CDA)
Workshop to Explore Emerging Biofuel Options for San Juan Forests
Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 12-5 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Cailin Mackenzie -- Join us to learn about ways to improve your forest’s health and use low value wood! Register today: sanjuans-biofuels.eventbrite.com. Often there are
News from Hughes: Ferries, the Shorelines, the Internet and Streetlights
Council Member Rick Hughes -- by Margie Doyle, updated March 2 at 4 p.m. -- Ferries and the Reservation System After several reservation schedule changes floated at public meetings last fall, Hughes says
“Your Money” Monday Sessions to Resume
Michael Kulper will once again offer sessions on all aspects of managing money - budgeting it, saving it, spending it, and investing it. Kulper is a retired college professor, having taught financial accounting and managerial
OICMF Spotlights Musician-in-Residence with Focus on Cello
-- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- A new month will bring a new Musician-in-Residence for string students. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is pleased to welcome Ruth Boden, Associate Professor of Cello and Bass
Help Orcas Debate Go to State
HELP SEND OUR CHAMPIONS TO STATE COMPETITION -- from Janet Brownell, OIEF -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) hopes you can help send one of our public high school teams to State. This team has been
MAG Group Can’t Wait to Fill the Gym with Tunes and Fans
Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m., Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- The Music Advocacy Group’s (MAG) 19th annual benefit concert will bring adult and student Orcas Island musicians together in support of school
CenturyLink to Make E911 Upgrades; Expect Down Time
March 1, 2 & 3 at 12:01 a.m. each day -- from CenturyLink -- On March 1, 2 & 3 at 12:01 a.m. each day, CenturyLink will be making network upgrades on E911 circuits serving the
Traditional Irish Tunes Coming to Random Howse
Saturday, March 5, 8 - 10 p.m., Random Howse -- from Cayley Schmid, Giant's Causeway -- Giant's Causeway - Traditional Irish Tunes DATE Saturday, March 05, 2016 TIME 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm PST WHERE
Chat Over Coffee with FRIENDS of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for the Friends of the San Juans -- Come Meet Staff and Board from FRIENDS of the San Juans on March 3 Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and
