Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Workshop on How to Mindfully Mind Your Business
Wednesday, March 8, 10 - 11 a.m., San Juan Library -- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free workshop on the topic of mindfulness in business, on Wednesday, Mar. 8 from 10-11 a.m. on San Juan Island. Advance registration is required. Mindfulness
Sign Up Now for Refuse to Use Challenge
-- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling/Exchange -- Time is running out to sign up for #Refusetouseorcas. March 1st is the deadline to join ORS/The Exchange and the SeaDoc Society in the Refuse To Use Challenge. Promise not use any single-use coffee cups or water bottles in 2017, and instead use
Snowmageddon Does Not Stop Orcas Fire & Rescue
-- from Marla Johns -- A sudden and strong winter snow storm will stop everyone in their tracks ... everyone except Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. In spite of the rapid accumulation of snow yesterday, staff and volunteers of OIFR responded and found solutions to difficult transport situations, complicated by
Guest Opinion | Landslide Votes Enough to Run Bond Again
-- from Randall K. Gaylord -- Dear School Board: Please submit the capital facilities bond proposal to the voters again in the next election, without change. Conventional thinking is to make a modification to a proposal before resubmitting it, but in this case that’s not necessary. Here’s why. You have gathered
Speak Up Now to Establish Whale Protection Zone
-- from Stephanie Buffum -- [On] March 1, our local San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) wants to hear from citizens about whether it should facilitate a community conversation about a proposed whale protection zone. We need to show up and tell them – Yes. If you can’t attend
Ribbon Will Soon Be Cut for New Deer Harbor Bridge
Tuesday, March 7, 2 p.m., Deer Harbor Bridge -- from John Van Lund -- Ribbon cutting and speeches will take place at the bridge site. This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly. 2:00 Introduction - Brian Vincent/San Juan County 2:05 - 2:15 Speakers: (2-3 min/ea) Rick Hughes/San Juan
Flotsam & Jetsam | It’s Still Pretty, I Suppose
— a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin — Back in November, when we had that first really good gully-washer of the season, I remember chatting with a couple islanders about the coming winter, and both of them mentioned something about the almanac, and that it predicted it would be
Ranker on Immigration Rights, Outdoor Preschool, Education
-- from Dave Pringle, Senator Ranker's Office -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement [Monday]: Protecting Immigrants' Rights Our values tell us to cherish and accept all people and protect the most vulnerable in
Recount Requested in Orcas Island School Bond Proposition
Friday, March 3, 8:30 a.m., Elections Office -- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday morning, Feb. 27, the San Juan County Elections Office received an application for a manual recount of the Orcas Island School District #137 bond measure that was on the February 14 Special Election ballot.
Volunteers Needed for Village Green Rock Party
-- from Ashley King, San Juan County Parks -- Have you been by the Green lately? We are hoping that the latest re-seeding (completed by volunteers this past fall) will produce lovely grass for an exciting season ahead. Before that season kicks off this Spring, specifically before the first mowing
Guest Opinion | My Visit to a Detention Center
-- from Bill Buchan -- A few weeks ago when our "so-called" President sprung his seven Muslim country travel ban on our nation on a Friday afternoon, I woke up very angry at 4 a.m. on the following Sunday morning, thinking of ways that I could meaningfully protest this action.
Something to Intrigue Everyone at Art Exhibition
-- from Diane Martindale -- The three new exhibitions opening March 4 at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art truly are for everyone who loves working with wood, painters, bookworms, collectors of odd objects in the forest, and those who care about forest destruction and erosion. Morse Clary, a
International Women’s Day Comes to Orcas, March 8
-- from Michele Bane -- The Policial Action and Civic Engagement (PACE) Action Team of the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) presents a community-wide celebration of women on March 8, 2017, in honor of International Women's Day. We welcome the island's participation in a variety of events: From 3:00-5:00 PM, San Juan
It Might Take Two to Tango, But All Invited to Learn
Monday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Mar. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be offering Tango and are honored to have Stan and
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will consider: 1. SJCDPW update – Colin Huntemer; (30 minutes) Prune Alley Update Madrona
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista, getting up on the wrong side of the bed - each of us are continually
