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
Fall Salon Concert to Feature The Gryphon Trio
from Joyce Stone Sunday, October 20, 5 p.m. Gryphon Trio Canada’s celebrated Gryphon Trio is making a special trip down to Orcas on Sunday, October 20th to present a Salon Concert for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The concert will take place at 5 p.m. in a
Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session October 10
From Pegi Groundwater The public is invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program volunteers will make the presentation on Thursday, October 10th, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Madrona Community Room at the Orcas Island
Mushroom Walk on Lopez Saturday
from Jennifer Brennock, San Juan County Land Bank Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m., Lopez Hill The final hike of Lopez Community Trails Network’s Take a Walk series of warm-month hikes is Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m. The Mushroom Walk will be led by Madrona Murphy and Tim Clark of
Jan Koltun Pens a Must-Read Historical Memoir of Orcas
A Review by Lin McNulty The Master: Love, Latitude, Longitude, & Laughter by Jan Ferris Koltun Engaging from the first page, The Master: Love, Latitude, Longitude, & Laughter, a new memoir written by long-time islander Jan Ferris Koltun, is a must-read—even if you only want to learn the
Heart, Joints, and Brain: 8 Simple Things You Can Do
from Marla Johns Monday, October 14, 5 – 7 p.m., Senior Center “The most common concerns I hear about aging are fatigue, painful joints, unpleasant side effects of heart medication, memory loss, and fear of dementia. Fortunately, there are some easy, relatively inexpensive things you can do to prevent these
Like to Work Hard? ORS/The Exchange Wants YOU!
from The Exchange-ORS, Orcas Island Wanted: Hard-working, physically fit individual for part-time work, 16+ hours/week. Must lift 50#, work in adverse weather, directly with garbage. Heavy equipment experience a plus. $16/hr+, DOE. Application & detailed description at www.exchangeonorcas.org, Questions: 360 376 4089
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet Wednesday
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its monthly public meeting on Wednesday Oct. 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road. The Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize
Homes for Islanders: No Down Payment, Just Communal Sweat Equity
Homes for Islanders work on the Rosario site by Cara Russell Over three and a half years ago, I was standing in the empty kitchen of a brand-new home — and I mean brand new, with white walls, new cabinets, and appliances—every surface was clean and dust
Plankton Soiree Coming in October
Plankton is the star of the show at the Plankton Soiree by Russel Barsh The "Plankton Soiree" is coming up October 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Emmanuel Church Parish Hall overlooking Indian Island! Learn about plankton diversity and current research in the islands, and new
Elizabeth Nickson, Author, Canadian Columnist, Life European Chief, to Speak on Orcas
Elizabeth Nickson to speak at Eagle Forum on Friday, Oct. 11 from the Eagle Forum UPDATE: October 11. Eagle Forum Event Cancelled Due to Illness Elizabeth Nickson, former Life magazine European Bureau Chief, is going to be speaking on Orcas Friday night, October 11 at the Fire
Beachwater and Birder Volunteers Sought
from Liz Mack Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., OPALCO Meeting Room Volunteers participate in previous COASST training. On Saturday, October 19th, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver free training sessions on Lopez and Orcas. COASST volunteers help make a difference for
LWV to Sponsor Election Forums Next Week
from Diane Martindale, President, The League of Women Voters of the San Juans The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) invites the public to candidate/position election forums: San Juan Island -- Monday, Oct. 7 at the Brickworks on Nichols, Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contested
County Fair to Host Community Meeting on Drive-In Movie Plans
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds and Events Manager Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marie Boe building at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department will host a meeting on October 15 to share details and receive community input about the 2014
Ad Astra: Snaggly Week, Moving Toward Positive Changes
October 7 - 13, 2013 by Triana Elan, Astrologer Of course, when I read the word “positive” in the title of this column, I know the immediate response by many will be, “According to whom?” Let’s look at a few things. The higher levels have shown themselves to be a
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Has Demonstrated Ability
Dear Editor, I write to offer strong support for Tony Ghazel in his bid for re-election to the school board. Tony has demonstrated financial acumen, excellent understanding of complex business and social issues, and an ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people. His work with state government
Planning Dept. Makes Personnel Changes, Increases Service Hours
from Stan Matthews San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas has announced a number of changes in the County’s Community Development and Planning Department, including new leadership, and longer operating hours. “For the past few months, our Director of Community Development and planning, Rene Beliveau, and I have been discussing
