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
John Steward: Business Head, Farming Heart
Healthy, beautiful produce at the Maple Rock Farm stand at Odd Fellows Hall. "Something good is happening here in our own neighborhoods that we can support right now." -- by Margie Doyle --
Letter to Editor: Artworks Worthy of Support
-- from Emily Reed Geyman -- The Olga Artworks Building is a unique part of the art community of Orcas and of all the San Juan Islands. The tragic fire created major financial concerns and
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research
Ag Summit on Lopez End of Feb
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juans Visitors Bureau -- Agricultural Summit on Lopez Island Feb. 27 The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2015 will take place on Lopez Island, February 27
Orcas Has Talent: And the Winners Are…
--by Cara Russell-- [metaslider id=34502] The winners are: • 1st Place: Stormy Hildreth ($500) • 2nd Place: Carl Burger ($200) • 3rd Place: Michael Harlow ($100) Orcas Has Talent has sold out every single year,
Of Mice and Men from Broadway to Orcas Center
Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the
Sen. Ranker Proposes Preemptive Ban on Using Whales for Entertainment Purposes
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Sen. Kevin Ranker says the only way whales, dolphins and porpoises should be viewed is in their natural habitat. Ranker, a Democrat from Orcas Island and the prime sponsor
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
