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
The Annual Food Bank “Food and Fund Drive” Begins
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- This year, the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB) has seen some amazing changes, has implemented new programs and is expanding its facility to better serve our clients:
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: “1000 Times Goodnight”
War photojournalism leads to marital strife -- by Paula Treneer -- Alternating between gripping scenes of civil war in Kabul and Kenya and domestic conflict back home in luminously-filmed Ireland, Juliette Binoche portrays a war
Orcas Island Historical Society Thank Yous
-- from Jim Biddick, President OIHS -- Now that the tourist season is winding down, the Orcas Island Museum has shifted to its off-season schedule. It is also time to give some special thanks to
$10,000 Contribution Challenge for Solar for Our Schools
Info Session: Friday, October 24, 5 – 7 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The Orcas Odd Fellows is challenging our community to match their generous $10,000
A Feast of Color Benefit Continues
Extended Through All of October at Mia's Cafe -- from Phil Heikkinen -- Art show opening featuring paintings by JoEllen Moldoff, B.J. Arnold, and Michelle Reed. Wine and cheese reception hosted by Rachel Newcombe and
EDC Commends OPALCO for Broadband Progress
-- from Victoria Compton, San Juan Co. Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council commends OPALCO for its rapid progress on the broadband initiative, particularly its work on the completed broadband
Open Letter: Solar for Our Schools
-- from Michel Vekved, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Community Solar for our Schools! San Juan Islands Conservation District -- As Superintendents of our San Juan Islands public schools, we believe in educating our students for
Preview of the Film Fest: Mon Dieu, How to Choose?
-- by Paula Treneer -- Orcas Island Film Fest The upcoming Orcas Island Film Festival looks to be a feast for filmlovers, especially those like this transplant from urban locales where a thriving
County Community Services Manager Joyce Rupp Passes
-- from Marian O'Brien, San Juan County Health & Community Services -- Joyce E. Rupp, San Juan County Community Services Manager, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. A Missouri native, she and her husband
Emy & Lisa’s Senior Concert
Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m., Orcas Center --from Lisa Carter -- Emy and Lisa Carter will be playing some of their original compositions along with some arrangements of other songs in their group, Almost Classical,
Artsmith Salon Series Kicks off 2014-2015 Season
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m., Darvill’s Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Ana Maria Spagna Melissa Hart For decades Jack London’s Call of the Wild reflected and sometimes defined how
Popular Brass Players Coming Back!
Monday – Thursday, October 13 – 16, Orcas Public Schools -- from Joyce Stone, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- C Street and community musicians Brass will be the focus of music education
Reminder: Learn About Medicare Open Enrollment Tomorrow
Thursday, October 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7. To help you get ready, the Orcas SHIBA volunteer will
CCM Fund-raising Concert at Random Howse
Thursday, October 9, 7 – 9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Marc Cohen -- I know it's kind of last minute, but I wanted to alert you to a fund-raising concert coming up on Thursday,
Bless Them All, Great and Small
-- by Margie Doyle, Editor -- It was mostly dogs who showed up to the Blessing of Pets and Animals, but they brought their people, and were well-behaved both before and after the receiving of
Are You Ready for Flu?
Tuesday, October 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Joanne Runyan, RN, San Juan County Public Health -- It’s that time of year once again…flu season! Flu is unpredictable and how
