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
Orcas LWV Forum: State Rep. Lytton and Challenger Miller Face Off
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Kris Lytton, left, and Daniel Miller debate the issues the State representative for the 40th District will face. Kris Lytton and Daniel Miller belatedly took
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
