Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Friends of Moran for October
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Café -- from Sean Townsend -- 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 pm and Open Mic begins
Guest Opinion: Make the Salish Sea a World Heritage Site
-- from Laurie Gourlay for the Times Colonist -- This is a legacy moment for the Salish Sea, and for all of us who live by the shores of this important, biodiverse and world-class inner ocean. Right now, we have a chance to protect it as a World Heritage Site,
League of Women Voters Sponsor Election Forums Throughout Islands
-- from Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be sponsoring candidate forums on each of the following islands for state and local contests in the 2016 general election. We expect some or all
Film Festival Just Days Away
Friday, Oct. 7 through Monday, Oct. 10 at various venues -- by Margie Doyle -- “It’s from a little island, but it’s a big international film festival,” Jared Lovejoy, co-founder of the Orcas Island Film Festival in 2014, said last year. The Film Festival continues to grow in offerings and
Letter to the Editor: County Needs Open Mind Like Durland’s
-- by Peter Giese -- Michael Durland would be an excellent County Councilman. His honesty and abilities are what the citizens of San Juan County will appreciate. The future of the San Juans will glow through the open mind, the effort and service, citizens like Durland are waiting to contribute.
Eagle Forum Hosts Council Candidates’ Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty-- From left, Bill Watson, Michael Durland, Bob Jarman and Rick Hughes answer questions from the Eagle Forum The Eagle Forum held its candidates forum for the County Council positions up for the public vote in the General Election on November 8: candidates Michael Durland
Emmanuel Will Bless Animals to Honor St. Francis
Sunday, October 2, 11:15 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Labyrinth -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea -- We will be having our blessing of the animals celebrating the life of Francis of Assisi on Sunday October 2nd at 11:15am at the labyrinth of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on 242 Main Street.
Staged Reading of Play Tells Story of First Women’s Safe House
Saturday, October 8, 2 - 4 p.m., Episcopal Church -- from Eve Batchelder -- Safe San Juans (formerly known as Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juans) invites you to join them in raising awareness around domestic violence next month. To honor victims and survivors of domestic
Pop-up Party at Public Works Lot in Heart of Eastsound
-- by Margie Doyle -- For now, Fern Street Park, opened up between North Beach Road and Prune Alley Today, October 1, there's a Pop-Up Party going on at the County Public Works lot in the heart of Eastsound, connecting North Beach Road to Prune Alley. Formerly (pre-2002)
October is Domestic Violence Action Month
-- from Kristina Moen -- Join SAFE San Juans (formerly DVSAS) at our free public events on Orcas Island during Domestic Violence Action Month in October: Walk among the Silent Witnesses on the Village Green. Each witness represents a man, woman, or child killed in Washington this year by a family
Celebrate the Change of Season with Salmonberry
Saturday, October 8, noon - 3 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Paul Freedman -- Autumn fairies will greet, recite seasonal verses and offer small gifts to children of all ages as they are guided through the beautiful and reverent Fall Journey Walk. Seasonal crafts will include candle dipping, scarecrow-making and fall leaf crowns. There
County and Municipal Employees Endorse Hughes and Watson for Council
-- from Colin Maycock, President, AFSCME Local 1849, updated Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m.-- On the morning of June 18, 2016 members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union, Local 1849 (San Juan County employee’s union) gathered to meet the San Juan County Council candidates
OPALCO Member Committee Proposes Changes to Election Process
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO, updated Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. -- At the September 16 meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors in Friday Harbor, a volunteer Member Review Committee on Elections presented seven categories of recommendations for changes to OPALCO’s election process. Co-op members will have an
Notice: Lost Key Ring with College Master’s Hard-drive
The public is asked to help in the recovery of a lost key ring with three flash drives on it. One is titled "Gonzaga University.” It was lost in the vicinity of the library, on Saturday, September 24th, at approximately 3-5pm. Please call Linda Bryant or Lawrence Jackson (890) 425-1261,
U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to Attend Scheduled Forums Across 2nd District
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) [recently] announced a schedule of candidate forums he will attend across Washington’s 2nd congressional district in October. “I am determined to prove to my constituents that their government works for them,” said Rep. Larsen. “That starts with
Trash, Fashion Come Together for Grange Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Linda Peth -- A true Island event is the Trashion Fashion Show on Saturday October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Grange. Fashionistas are adding final touches to their outfits made of recyclable materials to parade on stage for
