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
County Emergency Managers Plan for Ebola Response
-- from San Juan County’s Health and Community Services Department -- San Juan County’s Health and Community Services Department has established a multi-agency command system to insure medical care providers and local government agencies are
Tom and Karen Ritter Will Speak to Cancer Support Group
Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- Tom & Karen Ritter The Cancer Support Group will meet in the Fireside Room of the Community Church on
Fall Sports Spirit Assembly to Spotlight Viking Sports Teams
Thursday, November 13, 2:15 p.m., High School Gym -- from Mike Buckner, OHS/OASIS -- On Thursday, November 13, the community is invited to attend Orcas Island High School’s Fall Sports Spirit Assembly that is taking
Orcas Musicians Perform at North Sound Honor Festival
-- by Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) -- NIne Orcas musicians played in the North Sound Honor Band Nine musicians from Orcas High School’s Strings and Band Classes attended this year’s
Now Recruiting for 2015 Master Gardener Training!
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Would you like to be a WSU Master Gardener volunteer? Are you interested in receiving university-level training in horticulture? If you have the passion, willingness, and commitment to serve your
The Public Library Needs Your Help
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- Have you been to the Orcas Island Public Library lately? If so, then you have seen how incredibly busy we are. The library is seeking a few good volunteers to
American Legion Observes Veteran’s Day Nov. 11
The American Legion Veteran’s Day service will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m., at the Post Home, 793 Crescent Beach Dr. Everyone is invited. For more information about the Orcas Post, go to
Leadership San Juans Forming New Class for 2015
The 2014 Graduating Class: Jan Bolwinkle-Smith, Amy Saxe, Phil Green, Khorsian Blanc-Ridings, Lori Williams, Terry Whalen, Tami Hayes, David Harsh, Peggy Long, Kim Proscuitto, Eli Derzay, Jan Murphy, Raena Robertson, Lauri Orton, Cindy Guiterrez,
Films to Change Your World: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Lights, camera, action! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Orcas Center on Friday, November 14 and
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, Nov. 14, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday Nov. 14, 2014 for free extractions for our Orcas and Shaw
Can There be Justice AND Compassion in Human Relations?
Sunday, November 9, 11:30am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- All are welcome to join the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a discussion on "Promoting
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services Inspire All to “Share the Warmth”
-- by Kim Bryan, Executive Director, DVSAS -- October usually encourages us to pull our sweaters, scarves and boots out of the back of the closet to meet the chill in the air. How many
Round Three of TEDxOrcasIsland: This IS America Announced
Saturday, November 8, Orcas Center TEDxOrcasIsland to feature 15 local and national speakers This Saturday, November 8, Orcas Island will host TEDxOrcasIsland – a day-long conference featuring 15 speakers of diverse backgrounds, 3 musical performances,
VA Mobile Outreach Team to Visit San Juan and Orcas
Wednesday, November 5, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Post Thursday, November 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Island Market -- from Jack Cory, The Guardian -- San Juan County, with the largest number of
Hughes Hosts Town Hall Re: Eastsound Update
Planners zoom in on Service Light Industrial (SLI) zoning --by Margie Doyle -- Corrected on Nov. 4 at 12:45 p.m. Eastsound zoning, 2014. The red outer lines define the Eastsound Sub-area. The bold dark
Chamber of Commerce Party a Jam-Packed Success!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Chamber members listen in rapt attention to presentations at the Annual Event. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lance Evans and Chamber Board President Susan Gudgell presided over the
