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
“Little Dead Riding Hood” Accepted into Two Film Festivals!
See "Little Dead Riding Hood" at Bellingham or Lynnwood next Friday -- or watch it on YouTube! Film showing at Lynwwod
Madden Broke the Record!
Chef Surbaugh preparing his delicious olive oil cake -- by Madie Murray -- The public school cafeteria was packed and literally overflowing with 352 students and adults enjoying a delicious lunch at school on
Letter to the Editor: How to Keep Your Current Health Insurance
President Obama announced today [Nov. 14] that citizens who had been paying for their own health insurance, and liked their health insurance, but had received termination notices from insurers that require them to get new
Fire & Rescue Plans Medical Transportation Forum
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief -- Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, 5:30 p.m., Station 21 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is committed to safely transporting patients to the most appropriate care facility
Wild & Scenic Film Festival: A Climate of Change
Friday and Saturday November 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Change makers are rethinking how we inhabit our planet, and so can you. 21 completely different short films (1 to 18
Peace Island Open House this Sunday
— from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center — Sunday, Nov. 17, noon to 4 p.m. , 1117 Spring Street in Friday Harbor — ferry shuttle service available PeaceHealth Peace
Healthcare and Religious Institutions in the State
from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The November 18th Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, “Controversy and Clarity: Healthcare and Religious Institutions in Washington State,”
Fresh Hot Pizza, Great Music and a Crisp November Day…
Music at the party provided by Jim, Rachel, Tashi and KajCrow Valley Family String Band! by Madie Murray All these will come together this Sunday, the 17th, at the public school garden and
OPALCO Monthly Meeting in Friday Harbor
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, November 21 at its Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. The meeting will begin @ 8:30 a.m. Members are welcome to attend. For
Bill Glass, November 4, 1946—October 9, 2013
Bill Glass, 1946-2013 Memorial Service, Sunday Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at West Sound Community Hall/Yacht Club Bill Glass (William Edward) left his body at 9:15 pm on October 9, 2013 at the
Just 18 Days Left for Farm to Cafeteria!
The "Edible Eats and Education" tomato needs to you make it red...please help us reach our goal! from Madie Murray Time is growing short. In less than 18 days, we need to receive
Guest Column: A Wake-up Call to Plan Better Emergency Communications
by Tony Ghazel It is clear that we live in a beautiful place and that we love to be involved in our community. Last week proved to me that we also live in an area
Letter to the Editor: Realtor Signs Detract from Atmosphere
One thing that contributes to Orcas' pleasant rural atmosphere is the lack of real estate signs along our roadways. For this, we can thank our local realtors. (Would that our local politicians adopt a similar
Library Hosts Financial Check-up this Evening
Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library, 500 Rose Street The Orcas Island Public Library continues the spring Money Smart program series, with a free class, “Your Financial Health, End-of-Year Checkup.”
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road The agenda for the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee calls for: Old Business: Status of Fire Station
Big Smiles! Dental Van Returning
from Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Friday & Saturday, November 15-16, Orcas Community Church The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on November 15 and 16. The
