Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Kids and Canoes: a Lummi – Odd Fellows Project
-- from Peter Fisher -- Odd Fellows and Lummi Dean Washington . Photo courtesy of Ron Glassett Kids and Canoes! Dear to the heart of many of us over the years has been to find a way to get Lummi and Orcas Island kids together on a regular
Letter to Editor | Thanks for All That Jazz
-- from Martin Lund -- In the immortal words of Nancy Reagan, “It takes a village to raise a jazz festival” rings so true after the 2nd Annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival closed its final curtain. So many villagers volunteered and took part with random acts of kindness to make
Harry Patton-Fly Navy, an Aviator’s Experiences
Sunday, Sept. 18, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Clark McAbee, Director, Orcas Historical Museums -- Ensign Harry Patton with his World War II Hellcat fighter At the next History Matinee, Orcas Island’s own Harry Patton will share some of his early experiences
Doe Bay Resort Offers Mindful Relationships Workshop
Saturday, September 24, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Doe Bay Yoga Studio -- from Teresa Johnson -- A free, 2 hour workshop will be offered at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat 107 Doe Bay Rd, Saturday, September 24 , 2:30-4:30, in the Yoga Studio. The workshop offers an opportunity to explore
Orcas Sends a Troubadour for Our Times to the Big Apple
-- a review of "The Climate Monologues" by Margie Doyle -- Sharon Abreu as a Colorado cowgirl in "The Climate Monologues". See her repeat performance next Thursday evening, Sept. 15 at Random Howse. Update: Repeat performance on Thursday, Sept. 15 at Random Howse -- Sharon Abreu is an
Sheriff’s Report | August 31 – September 6, 2016
August 31, 2016 16-006527 Welfare Check 01:45:18 08/31/16 A Deputy was dispatched to a Welfare Check in the Friday Harbor area. The subject was contacted and taken to Peace Island Hospital for treatment. 16-006530 Accident-Injury, Traffic 09:09:18 08/31/16 V-1 WAS TRAVELLING W/B ON PRIVATE PROPERTY DRIVE WAY WHEN IT VEERED
Author to Speak on “A God That Could be Real”
Saturday, September 17, 4 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Michael Riordan -- Nancy Ellen Abrams Nancy Ellen Abrams, an author and philosopher of science, recently faced a personal dilemma. A lifelong atheist, she began to embrace the idea of a higher power during her participation in
Notice of Road Construction
Monday, September 12, Deer Harbor / Crow Valley Intersection -- from Clay Warner, SJC Public Works -- Work to repair a section of Deer Harbor Road just west of the Crow Valley Road intersection will begin on Monday September 12. During construction the eastbound lane of Deer Harbor Road will be closed from
Orcas Recycling to Host “Exchange @ The Grange” this Sunday
Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Island Grange -- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling -- On Sunday, September 11, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) will host a community Swap Meet at the Orcas Island Grange. The “Exchange @ The Grange” will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
County Land Bank Announces Sept. 16 Hearing to Deliberate on Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
Sept. 15 deadline for Public Comments -- from the San Juan County Land Bank-- The Parks, Trails and Natural Areas Plan (PTNA) provides direction for the development, management and acquisition of parks, trails, non-motorized transportation facilities, and natural areas for the Parks & Fair Department, Land Bank, and Public Works
SJIMA Features Two Concurrent Exhibits
September 17 through November 28 -- from Linda Marsaudon -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is proud to present Hydrographs and For All We Know, concurrently running exhibitions by two innovative artists and printmakers, Nicole Pietrantoni and Dianne Kornberg. The exhibitions will open to the public on September 17,
OPALCO Board to Meet
Friday, September 16, 8:45 a.m., Friday Harbor OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madan -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 16 at the Friday Harbor OPALCO office at 8:45 a.m. Additional information will be available at www.opalco.com.
Letter to the Editor: Back to School Clothing Drive
-- from Ellen Edwardson and Larry Coddington -- I am collecting children's clothing for the Swap Meet, Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Grange. The clothing will be available for free, to children who have not finished their Back to School wardrobe. Any clothing not finding a new home will be
Carla Stanley Featured Artist at Wa Fed
September 16, Noon - 5 p.m., Washington Federal -- from Carla Stanley -- During September, Carla Stanley is the artist on display at Washington Federal in Eastsound. All are welcome on September 16 for refreshments from noon to 5 p.m. Please drop by and see what "Simple Things" she's been
WSF’s Yakima Now Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 5 p.m.: Following necessary repairs to the Yakima, the San Juan Island routes return to regular service. The Yakima will sail the Anacortes 4:45 pm to Friday Harbor. The Elwha sails the Anacortes 5:10 pm to Lopez, and will be an estimated 45
Get Ecstatic, Get Ekphrastic with Next Poetry Workshop
Six Tuesdays, beginning September 20, from 1-3 at the Public Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- Ekphrastic Poetry…Plus: We’ll begin this session with ekphrastic poetry—poems inspired by other works of art—and try writing our own ekphrastic poems. Although this term might be unfamiliar to you, most likely you have
