Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Thomas Braisted Zimmerman: May 23, 1935-February 6, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m., Orcas American Legion -- from Marie Troxel -- Tom Zimmerman, devoted husband, family man, Marine, Renaissance man, friend, and neighbor passed away February, 6th, 2015 at the Seattle Veteran’s
Editorial: Do Our Little Growls Have Any Effect?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Where does your Growler fly? If it's flying into or out of the NOLF (outlying field) just North of Coupeville, then you can read that flight schedule each week on
Hogstone’s Blackinton Earns James Beard Recognition
--an interview with David Kroman of Crosscut.com Chef Jay Blackinton, 26, of Orcas Island taught himself to cook by preparing large meals for his punk friends in Seattle. Now, he’s nominated for Rising Star Chef
East Coast Swing Lessons Coming Up
Monday, March 2, 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Mar 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The
Revitalization & Celebration in the Air at Orcas Center
Sunday, March 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- The Orcas Center is on fire, figuratively! Come and be part of your nerve center for community arts at our annual
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of Feb. 22-28, 2015
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville,
News from Hughes: the “Municipalization” of Eastsound
Council Member Rick Hughes -- by Margie Doyle -- “Our job is to find out the solutions that work," Rick Hughes says, in job-description shorthand for his position as Council Councilman. With the
ORS/The Exchange Returns to “Plan A”
-- from Pete Moe -- The Board of Directors of Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange (ORS) announced today that after nearly three months of due diligence they have concluded it is not feasible to acquire the
What Do Residents of Orcas Island Think of our Medical Care System?
-- By the Orcas Medical Foundation -- “Nobody really knows,” says Dr. Julie Gottman, well-known psychologist and researcher, and board member of the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF), “because nobody’s ever asked the residents before—not in
More than 100 Musicians Will Perform to Support School Music
Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m., Orcas School's Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson for MAG -- [metaslider id=34743] The Music Advocacy Group’s (MAG) 18th annual benefit concert will bring adult and student Orcas Island musicians
Phase I Done! on School Bond Construction Project
-- by Margie Doyle -- Brand-new Career and Technical Education building at the center of the Orcas School District Campus, ready for occupation after Winter Break. Now that the crowbars and sledgehammers are
Four Five-Star Chefs Teach the Art of Cooking
-- by Margie Doyle -- Four renowned Orcas chefs will conduct a series of classes that demonstrate their skill, for "students" to enjoy and learn to prepare in their own kitchens. The series, sponsored by
UUF Presents Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program
Sunday, February 22, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson -- A presentation with a taste of the fun curricular activities and discussion with Suzanne Olson, Sandi Burt with activities led
Larsen Addresses Drone (UAS) Regulations
-- from Rick Larsen, 2nd District Representative, U.S. Congress -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released draft rules regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems
Artsmith Offers Workshop and Residency
Apply Now for Feb. 27- March 1 Workshop -- from Orcas Artsmith -- Spend three days at the cusp of spring, and enjoy an infusion of new craft techniques from the hilarious and talented poet,
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning, Financing
Tuesday, February 24, 9 a.m. -- noon, Orcas Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day
