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
Last Farmers’ Market of the Season
— from Robin Duis — Flowers and vegetables for sale this Saturday at the last Farmers Market of the season This Saturday will be the last Orcas Farmers’ Market of the season. It
OPALCO Board Enthusiastically Supports Broadband Acceleration
-- from Suzanne Olson -- In front of a packed room at their regularly scheduled meeting in Friday Harbor, the OPALCO Board issued and approved the following motion: Our island communities are suffering economic damage
Eastsound Stormwater Street Project Begins December 2
-- from Stan Matthews, San Juan County Information and Internet Manager -- Crews will begin work on A Street in Eastsound in front of the Post Office the week of December 2, weather permitting, to
No More PO Junk Mail Collection: What Now?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Local Post Office patrons received a notification in their mailboxes on November 20 informing that the recycle contract had been cancelled, that Seattle is no longer accepting any recycle mail.
Celebrate Indian Island and Five Years of Community Stewardship
— from Russel Barsh of Kwiáht — Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Adopt an Indian Island “foster child.” Indian Island volunteers make their annual report on the health
Flamboyant Artist Dee Dee Rainbow Passes
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Do you remember Dee Dee Rainbow? A woman who showed up in Eastsound often during the 70’s 80’s and maybe later – sashaying down Main Street -dressed in flamboyant “clothes
School Board Chair Announces Superintendent Selection Process
-- from Chris Sutton, Orcas Island School District Board Chair -- This is an exciting time of transition for our school. Barbara Kline has announced her retirement effective June 2014. For more details regarding her
Letter to the Editor: Help a Special Fund Help School Families
Bake Sale Benefit this Saturday, Nov. 23 at Island Market: The generosity of Orcas Islanders in helping their fellow islanders in times of trouble is legendary. We see it every day, and particularly in times
Brown Bag Lunch at Fire Station Thursday
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Thursday, Nov. 21, Noon - 2 p.m., Station 21: Orcas Island Fire and Rescue invites the community to a “Brown Bag Lunch” at the Eastsound
The Cob Oven Party Gets Us $313 Closer!
A good time was had by all! -- by Madie Murray -- The weather might have been a little nippy, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of those enjoying the fresh cob oven
What’s This Hubbub About a Hub?
-- by Lin McNulty -- An interview with OICF Director Hilary Canty Dave just lost his job and needs food stamps for the first time in his life. Teresa needs childcare so she can go
State UTC to Investigate CenturyLink’s San Juan Service Outage
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- The state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced today, November 18, that it will open an investigation into the CenturyLink voice and data service outage that affected the
“Witty and Moving:” The Habit of Art Streams Live
-- from Orcas Center -- Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center: A conversation between Benjamin Britten and WH Auden is described in "The Habit of Art" National Theatre Live’s Encore airing of
Grace McCune Plans Holiday and Moulin Rouge Shows
-- from Grace McCune -- After having so much fun last year with the Christmas choirs, I have decided to do some Holiday Concerts this year again for both the “Rock on the Rock Singers”
Trio of Local Artists at Nov. 23 Showcase
-- from Orcas Center -- Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center's OffCenter Theater: David Densmore Local Artist Showcase highlights a trio of our very own Island musicians on Saturday, November 23,
Why We Garden Lecture
Wednesday, November 20, San Juan Island Grange Hall: Author Jim Nollman Program begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. potluck! San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its 2013 Fall Lecture Series
