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
Support Group Welcomes All Touched by Cancer
Thursday, January 9 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you already are a Survivor. No matter where
Improv Duo Taking Orcas by Storm
Sat., Jan. 4, 9 p.m., Random Howse -- by Cara Russell -- The improv duo known as Little North Korea will be returning to the Stage at Random Howse this Saturday January 4th for a
Oops! Did You Forget to Sign-up?
It's Not Too Late -- by Lin McNulty -- If, in the holiday rush, you forgot to signup for ObamaCare, there is still time. It's just that your coverage did not start on January 1.
An (Un)Forgettable New Year’s Eve
–by Cara Russell – New Years Eve with Audra Goffeney, Kira Bradshaw, Cara Russell, and Gillian Smith. Photo: Not from Cara's camera Toward the end of December I usually find it a little
Seaview to Host Tuck & Patti
Sat., Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., SeaView Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- "One of the best duos on the planet" —Bobby McFerrin Tuck & Patti features vocalist Patti Cathcart and Tuck Andress on guitar.
Eric Eagan Accepted for PLU Honor Band
-- from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group -- Eric Eagan has earned a spot in the Pacific Lutheran University High School Honor Band. Eric Eagan, a senior at Orcas High School, has
Poets Teaching Poets and “The First of January”
"Poets Teaching Poets," a class for poets and lovers of poetry will be held six Tuesdays beginning January 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate. She says, "
School Board Starts Superintendent Search Process
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board on Monday, Dec. 30, four board members and district administrative assistant Cathy Ferran met with consultant Rich Parker
Will Your 2014 Begin With a Plunge?
Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Martin Taylor -- Last year's photographer braved the cold depths to take photographs from 30 feet out in the lake. Photo: Marten Jager
When Congressional Inaction Strikes Home
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Islander Ethna Flanagan having to consider moving off island to find employment. Being one in a million is often considered a compliment. But being one of 1.3
Chickenpox Outbreak on Orcas
-- from Frank James, MD, County Health Officer, via Bob Jarman -- There is an active chickenpox outbreak currently in a preschool facility on Orcas Island. There are currently six cases in children and one
Party On! at the Funhouse Commons
The Funhouse Commons on North Beach Road and Enchanted Forest Road will have a Rockin' New Years Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. until 12:10 a.m. on New Years Day! Ring in the
How’d We Do? Orcas Issues Predictions for 2013
-- by Margie Doyle -- Our predictions for 2013 were a lot of fun to make and follow -- some were strategic star-gazing, some were looking ahead on the trail, and some were wishful thinking!
Special School Board Meeting Today
Monday, December 30, 2 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Catherine M. Ferran, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent, Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting with Superintendent Search Consultant Monday, December
The Nose to Stream Again
Sunday, January 12, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Shostakovich’s The Nose will be streamed from the Met: Live in HD to Orcas Center on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Artist
The Year This Far: Deep Work and Drama
-- by Margie Doyle -- Some of the year's most significant events started out dramatically -- like the Olga fires; some were the result of long-term deep work -- like the emergence of the Food
