Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: Sharing Libraries
Years ago, I taught in Manlius NY, where the local public library was within the middle school building. It was open during school to students and the community, and accessible after school hours via an exterior door which kept the school facilities separate. It was well-used by all, providing valuable
Kindlings WinterFest Features Speaker Lauren Winner
From Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church WinterFest will soon be here — March 8-10. The theme this year is “My Spiritual Journey (So Far): Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis.” Kindlings WinterFest is an annual lecture series featuring leading thinkers on issues of contemporary importance. It is a
Herring Featured in this Year’s Tides of March
The silvery, slippery herring By Russel Barsh Herring are the guests of honor at this year’s Tides of March marine education event at Eastsound Fire Hall, organized by Kwiaht and the volunteers of the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. “Sea cucumber sandwiches, starfish cookies, peanut-worm butter brownies, puff-pastry
Poet & Scientist to Speak of the Sea
Saturday, March 2, 6 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Diary of the One Swelling Sea by Orcas poet Jill McCabe Johnson From JoEllen Moldoff Darvill's Bookstore invites the public to a special event celebrating the release of Jill McCabe Johnsons' poetry collection, Diary of the One Swelling Sea. Her
LWV Day in Olympia Canceled
From the League of Women Voters of Washington State The League of Women Voters Action Day, originally scheduled for next Monday, March 4th in Olympia has been canceled due to unforeseen events. The League advocates that all the public keep abreast of legislative activity: Contacting the Legislature/Taking Action: Phone Call:
Bingo! Play Again at the American Legion
BINGO! benefits Kaleidoscope All are welcome -- kids and adults -- to play Bingo! this Thursday eveing again, March 7 at the American Legion. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor these BINGO games to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. Bring the family out the first Thursday of each
Join the “Les Miz” Chorus with Grace McCune!
"Thriller" -- an earlier Musical Theater Youth Troupe performace produced by Grace McCune Kids' and adult choirs start Thursday, March 7 Grace McCune announces a 12-week rehearsal schedule for the Musical Theater Youth Troupe and the Rock on the Rock Singers, culminating in a performance of song and
The Weekend: Lots to Do, in Sun or Showers
Friday, March 1 Opening Reception for Jacqueline Kempfer Art Exhibit, Orcas Center, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Origami Ghosts at Doe Bay at 7 p.m. Susan Osborn Songs and Stories of Japan at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Zero Dark Thirty at the Seaview Theater; 7:30 p.m. Hotbed Hotel
Undersheriff Distler and Deputies Meet with the People
Far left, Undersheriff Bruce Distler discusses a wide range of topics under the heading of “safety” at the first of a planned series of “Meet Your Deputies” gatherings of Sheriff’s officers and the public By Margie Doyle On Feb. 26, more than 50 people came to the
The San Juan Islands’ Wedding Show is Back for 2013!
From Felicity Milne Isle Be Wed, the only wedding show in the San Juan Islands is back and bigger for 2013! A collection of San Juan Island vendors teamed up to launch the first annual Isle Be Wed wedding show, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout
S.C. Watson Art Exhibit: Paints, Pencils and Pixels
Mount Baker, by Shane Watson Paintings and illustrations by local artist / fantasy illustrator S.C.Watson will be on display at Washington Federal in Eastsound through the month of March. Artworks will include pieces done in oils, pencil and digital prints. S.C. Watson has done work for Wizards of
Child Care to be Available for Next SJC3
from Brenton Clark, Management Intern, County Manager's Office We are doing our best to make our Community Conversations as comfortable and accessible as possible. For our March 5, 6-9 PM session on Orcas Island, Council member Patty Miller has arranged for daycare (complete with pizza) to be available at the
Judge Meyer Issues Ruling on Charter Case
Charter Propositions Upheld; Citizenship Praised Visiting Judge John Meyer issued a four-page ruling on Michael Carlson et al. v San Juan County et al., to attorneys in the case representing the plaintiffs (Stephanie O’Day) the county (Randall Gaylord) and the State (Jeffrey Even and Laura Watson) today, February 27.
Trudy Erwin Memorial this Saturday
There will be a memorial service for Trudy Erwin, who died peacefully last week at the age of 90, at the Orcas Senior Center on Saturday, March 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who would like to bring something to the community potluck at the event are welcome to
Workshop to Focus on Ecology and Management of San Juan Forests
From the Northwest Natural Resource Group Northwest Certified Forestry invites the public to a forest management workshop on Saturday, March 2 in Eastsound at the Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Road. The morning seminar will go from 9 am to 12 pm and provide an overview of the history and
Knapp and Vetterlein to Read From Their Work
Tomorrow! Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore 13 Bones by Tish Knapp, her second novel. Darvill's Bookstore hosts a Local Author Showcase tomorrow night when it brings in local authors Tish Knapp and Milly Vetterlein to read from and discuss their recently-published books. In the
