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
Orcas School Board: from Montessori to Football
Vikings foresee fielding football this fall -- by Margie Doyle-- At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) meeting on Feb. 25, a charming duo of elementary Montessori students thanked the school board. One, Scarlett Coffey
Seattle Songstress to Perform at Rosario, Random Howse
Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Rosario Lounge Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Mary Lydia Ryan -- Mary Lydia Ryan Seattle-based singer/composer/pianist, Mary Lydia Ryan will
Only a Couple Weeks Left to Clean Out Your Closets
Friday, March 18, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 19,10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Kaleidoscope -- from Vala Ross -- Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is hosting another Value Village Donation Drive. The event will
Council to Review Shoreline Plan Draft
-- from Colin Maycock, Planner IV, Department of Community Development -- The San Juan County Council is meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to review and discuss the draft components of the Shoreline Master Plan
You, Too, Can Uke at Upcoming Uke-a-palooza
Saturday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Uke-a-palooza is a festival of all things ukulele! An extravaganza of local musicians, young and old, will be performing. We need a few good
Evening Training Sessions for Prospective Coaches
-- from Justin Paulson -- Reminder for all parents and anyone interested in coaching at any level: The Orcas Island Booster Club is presenting two Positive Coaching Alliance training sessions on March 4 and 5.
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
