Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Self-harm, Suicide is Topic of Upcoming PeaceHealth Fireside Chat
Thursday, November 10, 4 - 5 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center’s fall series of Fireside Chats continues on Thursday, November. 10, with the topic “Understanding self-harm and suicide.” The chat, led by Gary Waters, MSW, Ed.S., DBH, is from
Save the Date: Eastsound Art Walk
Friday, November 25, noon - 3 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Take a delightful walk about the charming village of Eastsound, taking in the amazing art and crafts of local artisans, photographers and craftspeople. Shop the local boutiques for unique holiday gift items. The festivities will begin
Letter to Editor | Durland, Watson Bring Imaginative Minds to Governance
-- from Charles Carver -- Governance is an instrument of extraordinary potential to promote the welfare of the community. It can inspire, educate, forge a vision and the coalitions to implement it. Governance to do so, however, requires public officials of intelligence and imagination, individuals with a sense of the
Orcas Schools Invite the Public to Veterans Day Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the School Cafeteria --from Cathy Ferran for Supt. Eric Webb-- The Orcas Island School District would like to invite the public to an observance of Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 10. The school has prepared a breakfast prior to a school assembly that
Letter to Editor | Habib for Lieutenant Governor
-- from David Turnoy -- For those of you who have yet to vote, I would like to make a strong recommendation to vote for Cyrus Habib in the race for lieutenant governor. I have had the opportunity to be with Cyrus in person twice during the campaign, and he
Visit an Affluent, Fractious Family in Other Desert Cities
Friday, Saturday, Sunday — November 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Lin McNulty, Actors Theater -- Katie Zwilling as Brooke Wyeth and Indy Zoeller as Trip Wyeth during Other Desert Cities rehearsals at The Grange. Actors Theater of Orcas Island invites you
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have repeatedly said they want to simplify the county code, revise land use regulations to address
Lest You Forget: Seniors Have Talent This Weekend (and Next)
Saturday, November 5 & Saturday, November 12, (2:00 pm matinees) -- from Didier Gincig -- Seniors Have Talent will feature many talented seniors. Each show will be unique with some of the same performers; no acts will be repeated. Seniors Have Talent is a fundraiser for Hearts and Hands and
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Choral Society for November
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings) -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10
Larsen Invites Constituents to Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting his constituents to apply for tickets to attend the 2017 Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. “The Presidential inauguration is an unforgettable and historic event,” said Larsen, “and I am thrilled to have an opportunity to share the experience
Council Sets Public Hearing for Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan
Tuesday, November 8, 9:15 a.m., County Council Chambers -- from Colin Maycock -- The San Juan County Council turned their attention to the proposed Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan update [Tuesday, October 25]. The Council decided to hold a public hearing to take comments and consider the proposed amendments to the
Water, Water Everywhere … Enough for Us to Drink?
Monday, November 14, Noon, Friday Harbor Library -- from Jody Schmidt -- Is there enough fresh water in the San Juan Islands to support future growth? How can we preserve water resources? What is the potential for catchment and desalination? These questions are among those to be explored at a public
Odd Fellows’ Volunteerism Sparks Gratitude
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- San Juan County Parks sends a huge thank you to Odd Fellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass. Fred and Robin organized the project, taking advantage of a stretch of good weather after
Senior Center Festival of Arts Will Kick Off Holidays
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Aaron Redfield, left, and Jami Mitchell greet visitors to the 2015 Holiday Festival of the Arts The Operations Committee of the Orcas Island Senior Center invites you to participate in our annual Holiday
Orcas Odds Know How to do Halloween
-- by Lin McNulty, with Jay Kimball -- [metaslider id=47795] The Orcas Odd Fellows Hall was the venue for all things Halloween on Monday night, as a crowd of approximately 250 people gathered to celebrate. It was a beautiful night and an island-style party. Once the rain had stopped, there was a
Letter to Editor | Jarman a Competent Commissioner
-- from Keith Busha & Susan Williams -- Our family has known Bob Jarman for 35 + years and have always known him to be a thoughtful, honorable, hardworking and trustworthy man. At the beginning of his first term he dove into his new job with curiosity and enthusiasm and
