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
Dr. Camille Fleming Now OMC Medical Director
-- from Ed Wilson, Orcas Medical Foundation -- Dr. Camille Fleming and Dr. Tony Giefer Dr. Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, who joined Orcas Medical Center (OMC) in January 2014, has been named medical
Progress at the Olga Strawberry Building
-- by Beverly Johanson for the Olga Strawberry Council -- What a difference a year (or so) makes. In late July, 2013 an arson fire seriously damaged the historic 76-year old building in Olga. In the
Standing in Solemn Silence
Silent Witness Initiative Comes to Orcas -- by Cara Russell -- Twenty-six red silhouettes of men and women placed on the Village Green in Eastsound capture the eye, causing many to park their cars and
Inaugural Line-up for Orcas Island Film Festival Announced
Off the Edge Film Festival coming in ten days! -- from Shannon Borg for Orcas Island Film Festival -- Five contenders for Oscar’s Best Foreign Language Film award, representing five countries and three
Orcas Farm Tours this Sunday
Lopez Island Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 4 -- from Shannon Borg, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- This year, Savor the San Juans is featuring two self-guided farm tours: The Orcas Island Farm Tour ($20
Rick Larsen Meeting on Lopez to Address Growlers
Tuesday, October 7, 2 – 3 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Cynthia Dilling -- Tuesday, October 7, from 2-3pm,U.S. Representative Rick Larsen will listen to the Lopez community and San Juan County concerns about EA18-G
Funhouse Commons Offers College Prep Presentation
Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Kimberley Ihlenfeldt, Program Director, Funhouse Commons -- On Monday, September 29, as part of its annual College Counseling program, The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an
Cha Cha and a Little Swing Coming Up
Monday, October 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Oct 6 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd
Blessing of Pets and Animals — All Creatures Great & Small
Sunday, October 5, at 12 noon at Emmanuel Church Labyrinth -- from Stewart Mehlman -- The public is invited to the Blessing of Pets and Animals...all children and adults are welcome to bring their special pet
The Samples Were Ample at Chili Cook-Off
-- by Cara Russell -- Fog hung in the air, dew exposed spider webs, and we feasted our eyes on our autumn-colored surroundings as we walked the little gravel trail into town. The mission was
F2C Program Visited by Cascade Culinary Students
School chef, Zach Holley, talks with culinary arts students from Bend, OR about the garden's role in Farm to Cafeteria as well as his role in preparing healthy school meals. -- by Madie Murray,
Adult Open Gym is Back
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m., Old Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Starting October 1st Orcas Park and Rec will once again be offering adult drop-in sports
Park and Rec to Offer Free Community Swim
First Sundays of October, November and December, 2 – 4 p.m., Orcas Athletics pool -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec has partnered with the Orcas Athletics
The Jewish High Holy Days
-- from Julie Gottman -- This Wednesday, Sept. 24th at sunset, the Jewish people gather in homes and synagogues world-wide to celebrate the high holy days, called Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. Eight days separates
Free “Promise of Vision” Talk
Friday, October 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ed Wilson, Orcas Medical Foundation -- On Friday, October 3 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., join Dr. Russell Van
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7 p.m. on Orcas Island: Heartwood House -- from Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juans continues -- next applications due Oct. 31 The chance for San Juan County
