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
Help Fund Ukuleles for Students
-- from Kristen Wilson -- The Music Advocacy Group, with the community’s help, hopes to put ukuleles in the hands of all 3rd to 4th grade students at Orcas Elementary School, and you can help.
Guest Opinion: Navy Jets Will Bring More Noise, Electromagnetic Radiation
-- from John Titus -- The Naval Air Base at Whidbey Island is proposing to add another 36 Growler jets to the existing 82 jets currently based there. This is part of a sweeping new
Letter to Editor: A Mixed Farewell
-- from Phoebe Hershenow, Family Nurse Practitioner, Orcas Family Health Center -- Dear Orcas Friends, Colleagues, and Patients, With very mixed feelings my husband Nick and I have decided to leave Orcas. My last day
Holiday Open House at The Gallery
Friday, December 12, Noon – 6 p.m., The Gallery -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The eleven local painters at THE GALLERY are holding a Holiday Open House, Friday, December 12 from 12 to 6 p.m.
International Lions Christmas Ship Arriving Orcas Ferry Landing
Sunday, December 14, 11:30 a.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick -- The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the arrival of the International Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 14, at 11:30am at the
Santa Comes to Country Corner
Santa is Coming to Country Corner. On Wednesday Dec. 10,Santa will be at the Country Corner Laundry from 4:30 - 7 p.m. - Kids and Pets Welcome! Free picture with donation to the Orcas Island
Martin Lund Releases “Sentimental Journey”
Just in time for Christmas, Martin Lund has a new CD out! Entitled "Sentimental Journeys," it captures the romance of travel, via planes, trains, boats, and automobiles. Martin Lund has a new CD "Sentimental
‘Twas the Night Before….
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Village Green as night fell These days it seems like it's always the night before.... something: The Christian School Breakfast The Holiday Festival of the Arts The
Community Q&A for the Exchange’s Future in Recycling
Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe in front of what they hope may be the new Exchange building (Pictured: the "old"
Update: Missing Dogs Found
-- from Thayne & Carol, Grey Muzzle Rescue & Sanctuary -- Updated Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. FOUND AND HOME SAFE! Exhausted and thin, but they appear OK. Found up a winding road off Dolphin
Public Service Note: Key Bank Phone Number — Oooops!
In a just-completed upgrade, the Orcas Island Key Bank phone number was changed to 360-445-7100. The old phone number no longer works, and no forwarding number is given. A toll-free number has also been established,
Letter to the Editor: Trust in Community Appreciated
-- by Margot Shaw -- Our trust is sometimes shaken. On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items
Crime Spree Town Hall next Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Rick Hughes has arranged a Town Hall meeting to discuss the recent crime wave on Orcas Island. He will be joined by Sheriff' Rob
The Barbaras Meet for the Inaugural St. Barbara’s Tea
-- by Margie Doyle -- They're everywhere! A bevy of Barbaras gather at Barbara Bentley's beckoning. (Barbara [Bentley!] is second from the left and featured at the beginning of this story) On Thursday, December
Santa Coming to Deer Harbor
-- from Irene McKinley -- Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor! Greet Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on December 6. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club to get
Orcas Christian School Hosts Christmas Breakfast Gathering
The Orcas Christian School invites all to a Free Community Breakfast this Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. On the menu will be Egg Strata, Pancakes,Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, and Hot Drinks, served
