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
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
“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,”
