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
New Orcas Food Co-op Accepting Members
by Cara Russell From left to right, Zanetha Mattise (Contract Membership Coordinator), Ken Katz (VP of the board), Lisa Byers (President of the Board), and Learner Limbach (Board member and General Manager of
Improv Workshop by Unexpected Productions
from Artha Kass Friday, October 25, 7 – 9 p.m., Orcas Center Stage Randy Dixon, Director of Unexpected Productions in Seattle will be in residency at Orcas Center with his troupe. He will be offering
Letter to the Editor: Paulsen Has Can-do Attitude
As long time islanders we have seen many school board members come and go. It is an important and often thankless job. We have always been grateful to the people that are willing to set
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Provides Solid School Board Leadership
I am writing in support of Tony Ghazel for re-election to the Orcas Island School District Board. Tony has served with great effectiveness on the Board for 9 years. During that time he has been
Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Library on Halloween
Trick-or-Treaters at the Library Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for
Doe Bay Café Hosts Fundraising Dinner for The Funhouse Commons
from the Funhouse Commons Attention foodies—here’s an event you won’t want to miss. For the fifth year running, Doe Bay Cafe is hosting a 4-star dinner and wine event with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse
Garden Club Change: A Cottage Garden Through the Seasons
Wednesday, October 16 at 10 a.m., Orcas Center by Perri Gibb (please note: the schedule speaker, Jeff Wyckoff, is unable to come to the meeting planned for this month's meeting. See below) This month's presenter
Guest Column: Prune Alley Improvements Part of Eastsound Planning Review Open House
updated Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Prune Alley, ready for a facelift! EPRC Open House on Wednesday, October 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center by Teri Williams, revised, originally
Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project Not Complete
How surprised I was to see a touchy feel-good picture in the local media with a lot of people smiling over the completion of The Mount Baker Road project. The problem is that the project
“Books and Beyond” Vision Drives Library Expansion Plans
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Public Library We love to get together and read! Kids at the 2013 Library Tea by Margie Doyle To many of us, public libraries are as
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Meeting
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 2011 Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Rosario Beach House from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold
Now More Than One Way to Get “Flown Off”
by Lin McNulty A recent mass mailing from Island Air Ambulance may have been the first many of us heard about a seemingly local MedEvac Membership program. In the process of attempting to learn more
Planning and Creating an Island Resource Hub
from Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation has issued a Letter of Interest to all community members who would like to participate in the development and implementation of
Naturalist’s Notebook #4: Mermaid’s Hair
The micro-photo of Ditylum was taken by a volunteer last summer. by Russel Barsh The onset of fall rains and persistent mild temperatures have produced a late bloom of the bright green
Orcas Election Forum Sponsored by LWV & PTSA
from Diane Martindale of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) and the Orcas Island Parent-Student-Teacher Association (PTSA) In preparation for the upcomingNovember election (Ballots will be mailed to County residents by
Letter to the Editor: Paulsen Provides Needed Change for School Board
An effective school board plays the important role of keeping the Orcas Island School District on track. The school board sets policies; establishes the vision and goals for the district; and holds the district administration
