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
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
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday February 15, Call for Appointment -- from Terri Triplett, Office Mgr. -- Dr. Triplett's office at 445 Madrona St. in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 15 for free tooth extractions for our friends and neighbors
Rock Island Working with T-Mobile to Accelerate Wireless Internet Services
T-Mobile to offer cellular service in San Juan County -- from OPALCO and Rock Island -- Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San
Visit Shaw Historic Homestead With Your Valentine
Sunday, February 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw -- from Boyd Pratt, San Juan County Land Bank -- Share a historical secret with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Join Boyd Pratt, architectural historian,
Help Low-Income Households with OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator, OPALCO -- Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill)
Guest Opinion: Local Perspective on Water Issues in Flint
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) -- It is hard to miss the distressing news of high lead concentrations found in the public water supply in Flint, Michigan. Unfortunately this will
Citizen Volunteers Needed: Land Bank, Anyone?
-- from Tanja Williamson -- The County Council is searching for a San Juan County citizen to fill an upcoming vacancy on the San Juan County Land Bank Commission. District Two position – partial four year
Ranker Notes Passing of Harriet Spanel
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [on Feb. 2, 2016] on the passing of former Sen. Harriet Spanel, his predecessor as senator representing the 40th Legislative District. “I am extremely saddened to hear
