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
Many Hands Make Short Work at Food Co-op
-- from Learner Limbach -- Renovations are officially underway at the Orcas Food Co-op as around 40 members showed up in full force this past Saturday to start work on the space. It was a
Six School Music Groups in Free Concert
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 p.m., School Cafeteria -- from Kristen Wilson -- Orcas student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a music-filled evening on Thursday, January
The Many, Mysterious Harbor Porpoises
Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, Eastsound The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present “Changing Populations of Harbor Porpoises and other Cetaceans in the Salish Sea," a lecture by
Progress Report on Olga Strawberry Plant
-- from Patsy Stephens, for the Olga Strawberry Council -- The Olga Strawberry Plant, aka Orcas Artworks and Olga Café before the fire The arson fire of July 19 left a visible and emotional
Valentine’s Day Benefit for Children’s House
“Get your kicks” on Route 66, but wine and dine your Valentine on Orcas -- from Susan Anderson -- Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to swing to the sounds of Half Pack
Transformational Book Reading Coming to Darvills
Wednesday, January 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Darvills --from Daniel Marty -- Author Daniel Marty Join Daniel Marty and learn more about his new book: Change Your Story – Change Your Life. This is a practical
Miró | Beethoven Ticket Sales Open
TICKET SALES OPEN ONLINE JANUARY 15, 2014 “Miró | Beethoven | An Epic Journey," June 23 - 29 An Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Special Event -- from Joyce Stone -- An unforgettable musical experience
Free Community Dinners at OCS
Tuesday, January 14, 5–7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School Continues second Tuesday of the month -- from Sandi Harris -- Orcas Christian School would like to announce our Community Dinners starting up again for the winter
Song & Dance from “Moulin Rouge” for Kids & Adults
-- from Grace McCune -- It's time for the next series of children and adult choirs! This year I will be teaching the music from Baz Luhrman’s movie musical "Moulin Rouge." This will be an
American Legion Goes After the Salmon
Derby on Jan. 18-19 coincides with Membership Drive -- from Dave Resch -- The 35th Annual Salmon Derby will take place on January 18 and 19, There are fish out there and good tides for
County Campers Can Make Reservations Now
-- from San Juan County Parks Department -- For 2014, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance
Orcas Schools Look at Kids’ Relationships
The Orcas Island School District has engaged Orcas Island Family Therapist Beth Jenson, LMHC, to present two workshops on child-youth peer relationships the next two Wednesday evenings. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jenson will meet parents
Flu Season Starts Early
-- from Frank James MD, San Juan County Health Officer -- Influenza appears to be a few weeks ahead of the usual schedule. The predominance of the 2009 H1N1 strain increases the risk of serious
Learn to Dance Your Way into 2014
Mon., Jan. 13 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- On Monday, Jan 13th, local dance instructors will be giving their fifth class in a series of dance lessons. We will be giving
Unitarian Universalist Service Jan. 12: Mind, Body and Spirit
-- by Susan McBain -- "Mind, Body and Spirit" will be the presentation topic for the Orcas Island UU Fellowship service on Jan. 12. Our speaker will be Emilie Novak, Feldenkrais practitioner. Our service will
Help Charles Beat the Record!
Home made chicken tamales on the menu! -- by Madie Murray -- Back by popular demand, Charles Dalton, owner of The Kitchen, returns to school on Wednesday, January 15, to prepare and serve
