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
Why We Garden Lecture
Wednesday, November 20, San Juan Island Grange Hall: Author Jim Nollman Program begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. potluck! San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on "Why We Garden" on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Grange
Richard Halvorson: Nov. 9,1936 – Nov. 1, 2013
Richard B. Halvorson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2013, while celebrating an early birthday dinner with friends on Orcas Island. Richard was born on November 9, 1936 in Caldwell ID to Alvin R. Halvorson and Naona Bliss Halvorson. He graduated from Caldwell High School and then completed a
“Little Dead Riding Hood” Accepted into Two Film Festivals!
See "Little Dead Riding Hood" at Bellingham or Lynnwood next Friday -- or watch it on YouTube! Film showing at Lynwwod and Bellingham on Nov. 22, for tickets, go to wssnetwork.org/2013/tickets/ Orcas Zombie Movie Gains Acclaim for
CenturyLink at Lopez Islander Resort on Saturday
-- from Jan Kampbell, CenturyLink -- Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lopez Islander Resort CenturyLink will be hosting a public forum to update residents on the progress of the underwater fiber restoration on Saturday, November 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lopez Islander Resort, 2864 Fisherman Bay Road.
Madden Broke the Record!
Chef Surbaugh preparing his delicious olive oil cake -- by Madie Murray -- The public school cafeteria was packed and literally overflowing with 352 students and adults enjoying a delicious lunch at school on Thursday when Celebrity Chef Madden Surbaugh of New Leaf Cafe at the Outlook Inn helped
Letter to the Editor: How to Keep Your Current Health Insurance
President Obama announced today [Nov. 14] that citizens who had been paying for their own health insurance, and liked their health insurance, but had received termination notices from insurers that require them to get new policies within the next month—policies that turn out to cover less of what we need
Fire & Rescue Plans Medical Transportation Forum
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief -- Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, 5:30 p.m., Station 21 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is committed to safely transporting patients to the most appropriate care facility by the most suitable transportation mode. Fortunately, we have a variety of options that we
Community Voices Concerns to CenturyLink
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Our communications is all wrapped up into cables such as these. Photo: Margie Doyle CenturyLink Regional President Brian Stading took center stage at a public forum on Thursday, November 14, at the Orcas Senior Center, backed up by a team
Wild & Scenic Film Festival: A Climate of Change
Friday and Saturday November 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Change makers are rethinking how we inhabit our planet, and so can you. 21 completely different short films (1 to 18 min)for each night that appeal to all ages. This year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful
Free Washington Tour is Back
-- from Carol Lewis -- Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall Back by popular demand, the Free Washington Tour is coming to you. The Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based free market think tank, is exposing the special interest stranglehold on your community and tax dollars. Join us
Peace Island Open House this Sunday
— from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center — Sunday, Nov. 17, noon to 4 p.m. , 1117 Spring Street in Friday Harbor — ferry shuttle service available PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) opened in Friday Harbor on Nov. 17, 2012. One year later,
Healthcare and Religious Institutions in the State
from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The November 18th Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, “Controversy and Clarity: Healthcare and Religious Institutions in Washington State,” will be held at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor,
Dr. Patricia Kuszler to present: Obamacare: Fact, Fiction, Fury?
Beth Kuszler from Orcas Crossroads Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host University of Washington Law Professor, Patricia C. Kuszler, M.D., J.D., who will present – Obamacare: Fact, Fiction, Fury? – Sunday, November 17, 2013, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The Affordable Care Act also known as “Obamacare”
Fresh Hot Pizza, Great Music and a Crisp November Day…
Music at the party provided by Jim, Rachel, Tashi and KajCrow Valley Family String Band! by Madie Murray All these will come together this Sunday, the 17th, at the public school garden and cafeteria from noon to 2 p.m. Admission to join the celebration of our garden, new
OPALCO Monthly Meeting in Friday Harbor
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, November 21 at its Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. The meeting will begin @ 8:30 a.m. Members are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit the OPALCO website at www.opalco.com.
Lopez Without 911 — Again
from Stan Matthews San Juan County 911 Dispatch reports that 911 connectivity to Lopez Island was lost at approximately 10:15 a.m. Lopez residents needing emergency response should contact: Lopez Fire district at 360.468.2991 or go to the main station at 2228 Fisherman Bay Rd. in Lopez Village. There is no
