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
Bridge at Mountain Lake Dam Closed
-- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Due to structural deterioration the bridge at the Mountain Lake dam has been closed to hikers. There are no established alternate routes around the bridge. Park staff have
Guest Opinion: Historic Auction Spurred by Memories of Care for Island Seniors
CHANGE OF VENUE:HISTORIC AUCTION FROM JAN KOLTUN ON AUGUST 30, 5–10 P.M., BENSON HALL AT EMMANUEL CHURCH -- from Jan Ferris Koltun -- As a child, the walk home from school in Eastsound’s core was
Remembering Robin Williams: Sea View Tribute
-- from Donna Laslo -- In the current wake of Robin Williams passing, the Sea View Theatre would like to pay tribute to a man whose roles brought so much to the screen and to
Oregon Denies Permits for Columbia River Coal Transport
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- An Oregon agency created a major setback Monday [August 18] for plans to build a complex coal project on the Columbia River upstream from Portland. The Department of
Exhibition by Jasmine Valandani
Saturday, August 9 – Friday, September 12, Lynn White Contemporary Art -- from Lynn White -- Lynn White Contemporary Art is pleased to present an exhibition by Jasmine Valandani. The gallery is located at 109
Noxious Weed Alert: Tansy Ragwort
-- from Gwen Stamm -- REPRINT FROM AUGUST 25, 2013 Tansy ragwort Tansy ragwort is a winter annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is easily recognized
Lions Making a Difference in the Community
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=31171] Orcas Lions are truly generous creatures—the nice people who wear the purple with gold trim vests, and have a ‘cute pin’ addiction. Also known as the Orcas Island
Letter to Editor: Lambiel Museum Under Attack
Art and Justice at the Water's Edge -- from Leo Lambiel -- Art or a building? Therein lies the question. Photo: Fred Klein Although many residents are familiar with the Lambiel Museum, many
Orcas Christian School Accepting Applications
-- from Vala Ross -- The Orcas Christian School is now accepting application for all grades, Kindergarten through 12th. We encourage parents to visit our school and give OCS the opportunity to provide your students
Editorial: Questions and Authority in County Government
-- by Margie Doyle -- Recently we were asked to publish a letter exposing the alleged wrong-doing of a County Councilman who was accused of violating the County Charter and overstepping his authority. As we looked
Food Bank Begins Senior Outreach Program
Food Bank Manager, Jeannie Doty, and volunteerJoanne Cundy pack bags for Senior Outreach deliveries. -- by Madie Murray -- Through a cooperative effort between the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB) and Orcas Island
Browse the Historic Auction Catalog Now!
Catalog of History, Art and Travel for Aug. 30 Auction now available online -- by Margie Doyle -- The catalog is out, and the reservation date has been extended so that more can take part
Kosiur Photo Exhibit: Old Europe, New View
Reception: Saturday, August 23, 4-6 p.m.,1286 Mt. Baker Rd. Suite A4 -- from Dave Kosiur -- Boats, Ponte d'Vecchio, Florence Dave Kosiur is pleased to present a selection of fine art photographic prints
Mike Butler: In Memoriam
-- submitted from the family via Tom Tillman -- Have you ever noticed a person who seems interested in you, not for a particular reason or because they want something from you, but genuinely interested in
Last Brown Bag Concert
Wednesday, August 20, Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Brown Bag Concert season ends with musician extraordinaire Martin Lund. Appearing with Lund is The Almost Classical Trio, Lisa Carter, Emy Carter, and Paris
Random Howse to Host Those Guys from Orcas
Thursday, Aug 21 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Marj Franke -- Those Guys From Orcas (Carl Burger, Mary Meyer, Marj Franke, Nancy Wang, and John Liger) are set to present romantic standards, songs of the
