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
Last Alarm for Fire Chief Steve Marler; Loud Shirts and a Potluck
Memorial: Saturday, February 27, Noon - 4 p.m., at Station 31 Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor -- from Sheila Harley, SJC Fire District 3 -- It is with deepest sorrow that we at San
The Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation in Seattle for Capital Campaign
-- from The Concerto Project -- Mount Baker Farm has facilities already in place to start up the Concerto Project's two-year residential program. The Concerto Project, an Orcas Island nonprofit with the mission
Who Is Bernie Sanders and Why is He Running for President?
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator and candidate for U.S. President On Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound, supporters of Bernie Sanders’ presidential
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