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
Plant for the Planet Coming to Orcas
Saturday, February 14, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Elementary School --from Adrienne Reed -- Across the country, kids "Plant for the Planet" -- here with writer and activist Bill McKibben Plant
OHS Strings Awarded First Alternate for State Competition
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Commendations go to 18 Orcas High School musicians who came home from the regional San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) Solo/Ensemble Contest with some of their most impressive results ever.
Prepare Now for Portraits Show
-- from the Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- Elementary students excel in portraiture Just a face? Even if it’s upside down? Just a symbol? How about my dog – he has great
Business Spotlight: Lower Propane Pricing Ahead
-- from Brian Vanderyacht -- The stable propane prices this winter season compared to years past seems to be the result of the growing production of local crude oil. The local crude oil supply is
Hemp Cultivation Now Legal in Washington
-- by Tom Banse, from NW News Network and Crosscut.com -- Industrial hemp has taken a step closer to joining its recreational cousin in legal status in Olympia [on Feb.4, 2015]. KUOW reports that the
Washington Consumers and the Anthem Data Breach
-- from Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner -- Insurance giant Anthem today announced that up to 80 million consumers nationwide may be affected by a data breach of current and former customers’ names,
Thursday Nights at Doe Bay Support Education
-- from Janet Brownell for OIEF -- Each month Doe Bay chooses a local non-profit to receive one dollar from every pizza sold at our ongoing Thursday Night Pizza Night and Open Mic. Starting this
Letter to Editor: Three Ways to Donate
-- from Rick Hughes -- The beautiful, historic Strawberry Barreling Plant commonly known as the Olga Artworks building has been a local treasure to the Olga and Doe Bay communities since the late 30’s and
New OIFR Volunteers: Public Invited
Wednesday February 11, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Mindy Kayl, Volunteer Coordinator, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Invites the Community to help us honor our newest volunteers
EPRC Agenda Compelling for Orcas Islanders
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday, February 5 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The agenda calls for a discussion of the EPRC chair and vice chair meeting with
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Join Transformational Experiences Group
--from Rosie Kuhn -- [After an initial meeting of those who've explored their spiritual transformative experiences (STE)], we have set up an opportunity to meet for a potluck, thanks to Marj and Fred Franke who
“Weekend Packs for Kids” in Need of Grocery Bags
-- from Cathy Faulkner, Orcas PTSA -- Due to the demand of this vital program, donations of Grocery bags are needed. The Weekend Packs for Kids program prepares child-friendly bags of food for children who
Letter to Editor: Wenatchee Mariachi a Smash!
-- from Karen D. Ritter -- On Saturday January 31st we had the privilege of attending the Mariachi Huenachi of Wenatchee concert at the Orcas Center. This was a magnificent performance of 34 high school
Competition Showcases Orcas Talent
"That's one hot round of people screaming for you" -- by Margie Doyle -- Donna Laslo In its 10th year, "Orcas Has Talent" brings the best of local performances to the Orcas Center
Orcas Cellist Picked by Boston Symphony
-- from Peter Dobrin, Inquirer Classical Music Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer -- Orcas Islander Oliver Aldort. Photo: Philadelphia Inquirer Cellist Oliver Aldort remembers being struck by a particular quality of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Lahari Kicks Off 2015 Caregiver Training Series
Free Training on Thursday, February 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Dennis King, Lahari -- Caregivers are the bedrock of delivering services that foster “aging in community”. Lahari believes
