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
Friends of the Library Host Traditional Tea
Saturday December 6, Noon to 3 p.m. at the Public Library Lois Cornell serves tea to Rusty Diggs at the Friends of the Orcas Library Holiday Tea. Ida Rae McDonald looks on. Friends
The Spirit of Giving Grows in the Garden
-- by Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club announces its annual Christmas Tea for December 10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Everyone brings a sweet or savory treat.
OPALCO Announces Internet Pilot Projects & Staff
-- from Suzanne Olson -- At the October meeting of OPALCO’s Board of Directors, it was announced that Island Network will be re-created as a new entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co-op to provide
The Nutcracker Burlesque Returns!
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 and 10 p.m. at the Seaview Theater Members of Corps de Burlesque perform (from www.landofthesweets.com ) Looking for a little Christmas cheer mixed with glitter, flesh colored pantyhose,
10th Annual PlayFest Submissions Now Being Accepted!
--From Cara Russell and The Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- PlayFest 2014 The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. Whether you are a
Booster Club Hoop Shoot One Week Away
Wednesday, December 10, 6 p.m., Orcas School -- from Justin Paulsen -- Time to lace up your Chuck Taylors and start working on your free throws because the Orcas Island Booster Club Annual Hoop Shoot
Bach, Sousa, and Santa!
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Just a reminder that the Orcas High School Strings and Band, along with the combined Orcas Youth Orchestra will be presenting a performance at Orcas Center this Thursday at 7
Orcas School Board Vacancy
-- from Catherine M. Ferran, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent -- At their meeting of November 25, 2014, The Orcas Island School Board accepted the resignation of Board Member, Greg White (At Large Position #5 previously
Orcas Craft Distillery Now Open
-- from Charles West -- New spirits from Orcas Island Distillery With the opening of Orcas Island Distillery just before Thanksgiving, Orcas Island can now claim its very own craft distillery. The distillery
Eric Youngren’s Solar Talk to Benefit Noramise
Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Funhouse Commons Eric Youngren, off the grid in Africa An all-ages evening at The Funhouse Commons will support the construction of a solar PV system
Orcas Choral Society Works Hard for Upcoming Concerts
-- from Barbara LaBrash -- The December 6th and 7th concerts of Orcas Choral Society promise to be very special. Not only are Bach's Magnificat and Cantata 140 "Wachet Auf" incredible masterpieces, but these concerts
DVSAS Orcas Has a New Office!
Tuesday, December 9, Noon-3 p.m., 296 Main Street, Suite 201 -- from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services(DVSAS) of the San Juans-- You are cordially invited to our Open House—a celebration of the brand new
The Exchange: Next Step a Feasibility Study
-- by Margie Doyle -- Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe in front of what they hope may be the new Exchange building Last week, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Board President Tim Blanchard and
An Enchanted Evening: Community Solar for Our Schools Fundraising Dinner and Auction
Saturday, December 6 at 6 p.m., at the Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Michel Vekved -- Solar installation at Orcas Montessori School earlier this year. Pictured on the "front page" -- island students find
Guest Editorial: A New Exchange — What If?
-- from Tim Blanchard, ORS Board President and Pete Moe, Executive Director -- Ever since we lost The Exchange to fire, everyone’s wondering, “When will it re-open?” It’s an important question. Every day our community
Give the Gift of Community
-- from Hilary Canty -- Give where you live this season. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting an online Holiday Catalog featuring fourteen great programs supporting a wide variety of island efforts, everything from
