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
Renew Your Dance Skills
-- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Feb 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. It will be basic Cha Cha and a review
Letter to the Editor: Library Needs to Expand!
Dear Editor, Have you been to the Orcas Island Public Library in the past couple of years? There’s a lot going on. It’s the go-to place for our community. Of course, there are books, videos
Guest Column: Stuff, the Exchange and Climate Change
-- by Chom Greacen -- Here is a confession: I love stuff, particularly used stuff! I’ve tried to be discreet with this little love affair of mine. But now I want to come clean because
Art of Wood to Show at Orcas Center
Opening Reception Friday, February 7, 5:30–7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Joan Fletcher -- The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center invites you to attend The Art of Wood at the Orcas Center for
Shadow and Light, Stories and Music, with Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec -- Ready for some storytelling? A concert, "Between Shadow and Light" will be a blend of storytelling of
Cancer Support Group Open to Friends, Family and Caregivers
Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. in the Community Church Fireside Room By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on February 13, 2014 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island
Gung Hai Fat Choi from Salmonberry!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Salmonberry students march during the noon hour in celebration of Chinese New Year Salmonberry School students brought their dragon to downtown Eastsound streets today in celebration of Chinese
Doe Bay Internet Group Presents Wireless Option to Community
-- from Chris Brems -- The newly formed Doe Bay Internet Users Association (DBIUA) presented their initial findings on Saturday, January 25, to a standing-room-only crowd at the Doe Bay community room. Chris Brems, DBIUA
The Big Day Approaches: 12th MAN Gearing Up
-- by Lin McNulty -- GO 'HAWKS! What else is there to say!? Photo: Suzana Roach It was a moment full of sunshine, spread not just by the rays out of the sky,
O’Brien Explains Proposed Fire & Rescue Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) unanimously approved resolution 2014-1 which includes the approval of ballot language
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
-- from Stan Matthews -- The Eagle County, Colorado Board of Commissioners is betting beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. Credit: Randy
Wenatchee High School Music Stars — Mariachi Huenachi!
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- Mariachi Huenachi returns to Orcas Island next Saturday, Feb. 1 Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band
Neighborhood Watch in Rosario to “Make It Uncomfortable for Crime”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Call when you see something wrong Rosario area residents are being asked to look out for each other through the formation of a Neighborhood Watch. About three dozen
Benjamin Pollard Wins Spelling Bee
-- by Cara Russell -- The brave spellers following their All-School Spelling Bee competition. Photo: Cara Russell On Tuesday, January 28, 19 student spellers sat nervously on the stage in the Orcas Island
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, February 14, Dr. Triplett's Office Call for appointment -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday February 14 for free extractions for our Orcas
CSA Retains New Exec Administrator
-- from Jane Cable -- Kate Hansen Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as the Executive Administrator for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Kate has worked with multiple non-profits on Orcas
