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
Medicare Drug Plan Check-ups
Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. –3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Have the medications you take changed since you bought your drug insurance? Even if they haven’t, the insurance companies change their
County-released Information on Proposition 1
What Is Proposition 1? Proposition 1 would replace the 2009 property tax “levy lid lift,” scheduled to expire next year, with a similar measure expiring in 2020.It will produce approximately the same amount of revenue
Gather Up Gently Used Clothing for OCS Drive
Clothing Bank: Saturday, Oct 18 from 3 - 6pm and Sunday, Oct 19 from 11 am - 4 pm, Orcas Christian School -- from Vala Ross, Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School is now
Letter to Editor: OIFF a Success
-- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The Orcas Film Festival was a terrific success. I was able to attend three excellent films. What a treat. Thanks so much to all the people who worked so
LWV Orcas Forum: Replace the 2009 Levy Lid Lift?
-- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Thomas, left, and Nick Jones debate San Juan County Proposition 1 County Proposition 1 on the November election ballot would renew taxes to fund Senior Services, Parks,
Geddes Returns to School!
Geddes Martin, Chef of Inn at Ship Bay -- by Madie Murray -- If you have ever enjoyed a meal at the Inn at Ship Bay, then you have experienced food at its
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: Deux Jours Une Nuit
-- by Paula Treneer -- Deux Jours Une Nuit (Two Days One Night): Social realist drama shows Marion Cotillard at her finest Orcas Island Film Fest The gripping drama directed by Belgium’s Dardenne
Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Program – Parent Info Meeting Tonight
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 pm at OPALCO's meeting room -- from Suzanne Olson -- Sandi Burt, MSW, Suzanne Olson and Serena Burman will be teaching the OWL Program again this year for 7-9th graders. Parents can
Orcas High Schoolers Celebrate Homecoming Week
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=32336] It was a week devoted to school spirit, costumes, competitions, sports games, and of course the big dance, but you would never know it while driving to Orcas
Meet The New Artworks Building Café Owners
Cheryl Helm and Chris Lohman, looking forward to bringing fresh, local fare to their new café at the Artworks Building. -- by Madie Murray -- Though the name is yet to be determined,
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: In Between Worlds
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- Orcas Island Film Fest “Zwischen Welten” is a slow-paced, almost ponderous, film set in a tribal Afghani village, whose elders have asked the ISAF German troops
Soul Getaway Offers Just That
Friday, October 17, 6 p.m., Rosario & Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from John Groves -- John Groves Jazz Combo and Soul Getaway bring the jazz & funk to Orcas Island October
LWV Orcas Forum: The Sheriff and His Challenger Come to Town
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- Sheriff Rob Nou, left and Deputy Ron Krebs take questions from the LWV Forum audience. At the League of Women voters of the San Juans
OIFF Human Capital: Thriller and Political Commentary
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- At the end of director Paolo Virzi’s film we learn the meaning of the film’s title, i.e. the legal definition of human capital as the monetary value assigned
Orkila’s Fall Festival and Two Haunted Hay Rides!
Friday October 17 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Camp Orkila -- from YMCA Camp Orkila -- The Climbing Tower challenges kids at the Orkila Fall Festival Join our Fall Festival from 1:30 to
Orcas LWV Forum: State Rep. Lytton and Challenger Miller Face Off
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Kris Lytton, left, and Daniel Miller debate the issues the State representative for the 40th District will face. Kris Lytton and Daniel Miller belatedly took
