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
Yakima Still Out of Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 06:30 a.m. Ana/SJ's - Kitsap Replaced Yakima M/V Kitsap has replaced M/V Yakima on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes. Please be aware that the Kitsap is a smaller boat than the Yakima, so there may be traffic delays even
Flotsam & Jetsam | Twenty-One Nickels
-- a semi-regular humor column. This time from Bill Thompson -- I caught the early ferry to Anacortes today, an increasingly rare event for me, so, killing some time doing The Seattle Times crosswords seemed reasonable. All I needed was four quarters for the newspaper dispenser. I put a one dollar
OIFF Film Review: “Trespass Against Us”
-- from Paula Treneer -- In contrast to the warm audience reception received by certain opening films at the 2016 Orcas Film Festival, the Seaview Theatre’s October 7th showing of “Trespass Against Us” provoked lively impromptu conversations around town as some filmgoers debated its merits. Director Adam Smith’s immersion in
Accessible Voting Available in San Juan County
-- from Milene Henley -- For voters with disabilities, voting privately and independently can be a challenge. In the days of poll sites, polling places had accessible voting units (AVUs) to help those voters. With the transition to vote-by-mail, voting became easier for some disabled voters, because it removed the
OIFF Highlight: “Manchester by the Sea”
-- a review by Paula Treener -- One of the sure highlights of this year’s Orcas Film Festival is “Manchester by the Sea,” an emotionally powerful drama written and directed by indie film director Kenneth Lonergan (whose brief appearance in a cameo role left me wanting to see more of
Sheriff’s Report | September 26 – October 5, 2016
September 26, 2016 16-007376 Welfare Check 10:50:23 09/26/16 A Lopez Island deputy checked on the well being of a child who was the subject of a custody dispute. The child was found safe and sound with his parent. Custody issues are pending before the courts. 16-007384 Unwanted Person 16:01:30 09/26/16
Person of Interest | Living Inside the Music
-- by Lin McNulty -- Melody Funk was raised in a musical, singing family, so musical, in fact, that when she was growing up, Saturday was considered to be a "singing day;" everyone who was in the house on Saturday was required to sing. It was okay to talk outside, but inside the
Mixed Media Presentation to Explore Era of Megafires
Wednesday, October 12, 7 - 9 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Rainshadow Consulting -- Join us for a 70-minute, multi-media presentation, The Wildfire Project: The Era of Megafires, hosted by Dr. Paul Hessburg. This presentation offers a history of wildfire in the west and a discussion about how homeowners
Land Bank Commission Meeting
Friday, October 14, 9 a.m., Camp Orkila -- from Tanja Williamson -- The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, October 14, 2016 in the Alumni Room at Camp Orkila, 484 Camp Orkila Road. The meeting begins at 8:45 a.m. Public comment time
EDC Offers Free Workshop on Business Planning, Financing
Monday, October 17, 12:30 - 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from San Juan County Economic Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Monday, October 17 from 12:30 - 4 p.m. Advance registration is required.
Savor the Salish Sea in 1st Annual Salish Sea Festival
Saturday, October 15, Rosario Resort -- from San Juans Visitors Bureau -- Celebrate the salty tastes and traditions of San Juan Island waters this fall. Savor engaging conversation, talks, tours and demonstrations as well as fresh oysters on-the-half-shell, and other sustainably harvested seafood, on October 15, 2016 at Rosario Resort,
Online Voter Tool Attracts Millennials
-- The tenth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. -- Hey, Millennials, this one’s for you. Everything you ever wanted to know about elections is online, in
Orcas Film Festival Film Review: Frantz
-- Guest review by Jule Treneer -- Why would a French soldier lay flowers at a German soldier’s grave? That is the opening mystery in “Frantz”, Francois Ozon’s touching film based loosely on Ernst Lubitsch’s 1932 classic “Broken Lullaby.” The mystery, it turns out, is unraveled fairly soon. He knew
Unitarian Universalists to Discuss “God”
Sunday, October 9, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, October 9 for a Chalice Group discussion led by Susan McBain on the topic of "God." Please bring finger foods to share following the service. All are welcome. The following is some food for
SAFE San Juans Launches Adult Female Support Group
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m., October 20 - December 15 -- from Samantha Graham, MSW -- SAFE San Juans, formerly Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, will be holding an 8 week safe and confidential support group for adult female identified sexual assault survivors. The group will include discussion, movement
Here Comes Our First Windstorm of Season
-- from National Weather Service -- High Wind Warning Issued: 10:04 AM PDT Oct. 6, 2016 – National Weather Service ... High Wind Warning in effect from 8 PM this evening to 9 am PDT Friday... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning... which is
