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
Enjoy a Dinner-Concert for High School Musicians
Tuesday February 11, 6 p.m., Community Church -- from Kristen Wilson -- Funds raised will enable students to perform at Disneyland The Orcas High School Strings, one of Northwest Washington’s highest rated high school music ensembles, has been invited to perform on the main stage at Disneyland Park in Anaheim,
A “Foodie’s” Nirvana
-- by Madie Murray -- Food and teaching are his passions, so Kyle Freeman, our public school Middle School and High School Principal, was experiencing nirvana when Paula Towne asked him to take over her Culinary Arts class last week. Culinary arts students Kellen Maier, Sirie O’Toole and Garret
Anderson Offers Drawing Classes
Registration Ongoing -- from Jo Anderson -- "Woman at the Well" by Jo Anderson Jo Anderson will begin teaching drawing at Orcas Art Studios, a new location in the Airport Center, 1286 Mt Baker Rd, Suite A4. Registration has begun and is ongoing. All skill levels are welcome!
Deer Harbor Plan Review Agenda
Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 1:30—3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center -- from Charlie Binford -- Agenda 1. Chair: Call To Order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize speakers. 3. As much time
Guest Opinion: Fairness of Property Tax System
The Top Three Ways to Improve the Fairness of San Juan County’s Property Tax System -- from Charles Zalmanek, San Juan County Assessor -- The 1889 state constitution recognized that to be effective, uniformity must apply to both assessments and tax rates. Fairness, uniformity and equity are the hallmarks of
United Way Makes Program Awards
-- from Elli Gull, Executive Director, United Way of San Juan County -- In January 2014, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $86,300 to 29 vital programs exclusively in San Juan County. These programs are operated by 19 non-profit agencies on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands.
Council Pushes Out CAO Implementation Date
-- from San Juan County Council -- At its February 4, 2014, regularly scheduled meeting, the County Council decided to push out the implementation date of the critical areas regulations (CAO) until March 31, 2014. The CAO regulations that were adopted in 2012 were to have been implemented March 1,
Valentine Dance at Odd Fellows
Saturday, Feb 15, 8 p.m. to Midnight, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Come to the Valentine Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, February 15 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The evening begins with a romantic selection of ballroom classics including Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz,
Carolyn Cruso to Speak on “Music and Spirituality”
-- from Susan McBain -- Orcas Island musician Carolyn Cruso will be the presenter at the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalists (OIUU) Fellowship service on Sunday, February 9. She will talk about “Music and Spirituality in My Life” and will also treat us to music on the hammered dulcimer. As part
Letter to Editor: Bob Henigson Memorial
Wednesday, February 12, 4–7 p.m., Madrona Room -- from Phyllis Henigson -- Dear friends, As many of you know, Bob passed away on the 28th of January. He did so peacefully, in his sleep, with me and our sons Ted and Jeff at his side. We are going to celebrate
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meets Thursday
-- from the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee -- The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda calls for: Election of Chair and Vice Chair Sub Area Plan Update - Colin Maycock
Brrrrr! Just Plain Brrrrr!
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photos: Cara Russell In case you somehow overlooked that Super Bowl Sunday was also Ground Hog Day, and need a visual reminder that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and promises six more weeks of winter, here is what's happening on our own Crescent
Alderwood Derby Race this Saturday
Saturday at noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Chris Sutton -- Race your own alderwood car -- register now! Come race your Alderwood Derby car at the Orcas Island Firehall this weekend. The race track and the racers are ready for the competition. To join -
OICF: Grants Cycle is Rolling
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is now accepting applications for the 2014 competitive grants program. Trustee Coleen O’Brien will chair the grants committee, whose members include both OICF Trustees and community members. In the 2013 grants cycle, OICF, together with its Partners in Philanthropy,
Reminder: Torrey Joyce Memoriam Saturday
Saturday, February 8, 2 p.m., West Sound Community Club -- from Alison Weir -- Torrey Best Joyce, best friend to many, died a few days before Thanksgiving of 2013 at age 58. Raised in Maryland, she went on to travel and live in several corners of the world, before making
Strep A, Staph, MRSA? NOT a Public Health Emergency
Simply put: Wash hands with soapy water or alcohol-based gel. Wipe down all sorts of surfaces frequently—phones, keyboards, etc. Don't share personal items. -- by Lin McNulty -- Scanning electron micrograph of a human neutrophil ingesting MRSA. Photo: Wikipedia The recent news of Council Member Bob Jarman's outbreak
