Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Reception to Benefit Whale Museum Education, Research Programs
Thursday, January 11, 6 - 8 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger for The Whale Museum -- Join us January 11, from 6-8 p.m. for a Reception at The Whale Museum to explore the Museum and enjoy excellent food, drinks, friends and the unveiling of our newest exhibits.
Gov. Inslee Responds to Federal Justice Dept. Crackdown on State Cannabis Laws
-- from the office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement today upon news that the U.S. Department of Justice would announce its decision to rescind the Cole Memorandum that has allowed Washington and other states to implement common-sense marijuana laws: “If news
Guest Opinion | WSF Mismanagement in the San Juan Islands
-- from John Brantigan -- After serving as the Shaw Island representative on the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee for almost 10 years, I resigned in November due to my frustration with WSF’s lack of response to issues in our county. I wrote an editorial published in the Seattle
Winter Nutrition Class at Orcas Food Co-op
Sunday, Jan.7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. -- from the Orcas Food Co-op -- Join Wellness Specialist Stephanie Rosenblatt as she explains the importance of infusing your recipes with body-nurturing Macrobiotic cooking tips for this winter season. For 35 years Stephanie has created workshops, motivational lectures, and interactive programs helping
Poetry: Practice, Possibility, Pleasure
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- A five week poetry class on Tuesdays, January 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Library in Eastsound, with JoEllen Moldoff as Facilitator. Poetry gives us a unique path into the rich content of our inner and outer worlds. As
Bob Spring Memorial Services
-- from Velma Doty -- Bob Spring's funeral service will be at 2:30 on Friday January 5th at St Francis Catholic Church Eastsound. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 on Thursday at St Francis Church, Eastsound.
San Juan County Now Accepting Accessory Dwelling Unit Applications
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is now accepting eligibility applications for detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers. ADU eligibility applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm February 12, 2018. In
Flotsam & Jetsam | All the Pretty Lights
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Was recently pulled over by one of Orcas Island’s finest while on the way to NAPA because my trailer’s starboard side brake light was out. Here I thought I was a master of light, and instead I was a culprit. I’m
County Fair Announces 2018 Theme and Seeks Poster Artist
-- from San Juan County Fair Staff -- The 2018 Fair is already starting to take shape. Mark your calendars for August 15-18. This year, the Fair theme is “Rockin’ the Salish Sea.” Get ready to see décor and themed exhibit entries reflecting elements of our local waters as well
Lovel Pratt Joins Friends of the San Juans
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Today [Tuesday, January 2, 2018] Friends of the San Juans (Friends) announces the addition of Lovel Pratt as Director of Friends’ Marine Protection Program. Lovel Pratt comes to Friends from Mulno Cove Consulting, where her work focused on safe
The Rush to Pre-pay 2018 Property Taxes
-- by LIn McNulty -- It seemed like such a clever, beat-the-system to get around, if only for one more year, the new $1.5 trillion tax reform bill, entitled " The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," which was passed by the U.S. Senate on December and signed into law by the
January Art Show at Orcas Center
-- from Kathleen Youngren for Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- With the goal of beautifying Orcas Center and creating an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere, it is the responsibility of the Visual Arts Committee(VAC) of Orcas Center to enhance the lobby and Madrona Room with art. A new show is
Artsmith Artist Residency Artists to Read at Darvill’s Thursday
Thursday, January 4, 5 p.m., Darvills Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- The annual Artsmith Artist Residency takes place this week at the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast, and book lovers will have the chance to hear the artists read plus see some artist books at Darvill’s
Airport Schedules Open House to Discuss Master Plan
Wednesday, January 10, 1 - 2 p.m., and 5 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anthony Simpson for Orcas Airport -- The Orcas Island Airport, in coordination with DOWL, is conducting a public open house to discuss the Orcas Island Airport Master Plan. The meeting will be held
Library Creates New Art Exhibit Space
-- from Margaret Payne for Library Art Committee -- The newly formed Art Committee of Orcas Island Public Library is excited to announce the creation of a gallery-like space for art exhibits in the much-loved Reading Room. The magazine collection has been moved to the east wall of the original
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Transports Cardiac Patient from Port Angeles
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of six from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, Wash. to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. The SAR alert
