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
New Head at Peace Island Hospital
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the
Free Showing of the Movie “Home Run”
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Celebrate Recovery -- FREE Movie night Tuesday, February 16th, at the Orcas Island Community Church. Open to everyone! With complimentary popcorn and drinks. Great movie, great people, great reason!
New Retreat Invites Writers to ‘Drop Out on Orcas’
-- from Drop Out on Orcas -- Five writers from all along the West Coast will come to Orcas this spring. Drop Out, a refuge for creatives, will bring writers and artists to Orcas to
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
