Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Time for Three returns for concert at Orcas Center – Updated
Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is thrilled to bring Time for Three back to Orcas Island for a concert on April 17. After their knockout performances at the 2016 Festival, the trio is
Get fit in Zumba Gold® classes with Vibha at Senior Center
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Zumba Gold® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class tailored to older adults. A variety of rhythms are featured including salsa, tango, and world rhythms. You can get fit while you sit in a
The older the vine, the sweeter the wine in upcoming Seniors Have Talent event
Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Older the Vine, the Sweeter the Wine. Seniors Have Talent, a fun-filled event at the Orcas Senior Center will take place on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The show is a combination of energy and talent
Lit Walk on Friday night to launch Orcas Island Lit Fest
Friday, April 5, 4 - 8:15 p.m., starting at Enzo's -- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest kicks off this Friday night with a Lit Walk through the village of Eastsound, April 5, 4-8:15 p.m., starting at Enzo's at 4. FREE TO
Letter to Editor | Our public health relies on folks who deserve our thanks
-- from Tom Eversole -- April 1-7 is National Public Health Week, and I want to thank Mark Tompkins and all the San Juan County Community and Environmental Health staff for their good work promoting and protecting the health of residents and visitors of our island community. In America we take population
New location for monthly veggie potlucks
First Sundays, April 7 and May 5, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, and enjoy yummy food. The potlucks
Senior Center holding Advance Directive workshop
Wednesday, April 10, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advance Directive/Living Will. The workshop will be led by Libby Garcia, RN, who has spent most of her career
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee sets agenda for April 10 meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 4 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a public meeting on April 10 to address the following agenda: Chair: Call to Order, establish a quorum, approval of the minutes from March 13, 2019: www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/18247/2019-03- 15_DHPRC_DRAFT_Meeting_minutes
Rep. Morris: Why I voted ‘no’ on the Transportation budget
-- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- I’ve spent 23 years advocating for new ferries, securing funding, and finding the right process to construct the newer 144-car vessels. In 2009 I was able to expedite construction of these ferries by two years, and in 2013 secured funding for
California dreaming? L Pod discovered visiting Monterey Bay
-- from SF Gate -- The "L Pod" of killer whales is typically found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest, in the waterways off the coast of Seattle and Vancouver. Up there, the marine mammals are closely monitored, by scientists and tourist alike. "These are the most watched whales in the world," said
Shareholder revolution means green investment
Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans is excited to partner with Orcas Island resident Toby Cooper to bring information to the community about green investing -- a movement that benefits humanity and
Accident claims life of live-aboard boater
-- from the Office of Randy Gaylord, Prosecutor-Coroner -- At mid-afternoon on Sunday March 31, 2019, an accident claimed the life of a boater at the Cayou Quay Marina in Deer Harbor. Kristin Kolb, 45, was found face-down in the water near the bow of a 28 foot sailboat that
Council issues declaration to honor National County Government Month
-- from Ingrid Gabriel for San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council today issued a proclamation to honor National County Government Month in San Juan County:
Art exhibit: He left us a legacy of the Vietnam War
Exhibit open April 5 - June 3 -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- In A War Never Ends opening at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) you can make a striking discovery in one of the galleries. A box containing several professional-looking
Larsen invites constituents to Friday Harbor community coffee
Saturday, April 6, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., The Bean Cafe -- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a community coffee at The Bean Cafe in Friday Harbor on Saturday, April 6. Community coffees
Girl Scouts deliver cookies to Orcas Food Bank
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in March, Jeannie Doty, Manager of the Orcas Island Food Bank, welcomed 16 members of Girl Scout Troop 46485 bearing gifts - 35 boxes of famous Girl Scout cookies that were contributed by community members who opted to
