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
Ad Hoc Exchange Committee Ready to Submit Plans to ORS Board
by Lin McNulty An aerial map outlining the area of the old (and new) Exchange. Since early June, a dedicated group of concerned, enthusiastic citizens have been meeting on a somewhat regular basis
Future’s Bright at Montessori
by Lin McNulty Support the Orcas Montessori School's solar project. The Orcas Montessori School is installing a photovoltaic solar system! As part of this project, they are upgrading their heating system and installing
OPALCO to Expand Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Local Renewable Energy Production
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation and
See ‘Sirius,’ Provocative Movie about Extra-Terrestrial Life
Sirius, the movie, will be shown at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Monday, Sept. 30 Monday, September 30, 7-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall By Nancy Ayer The provocative movie, ‘Sirius,’ introduces a DNA-sequenced
Orcas Affordable Care Coalition to Hold Info Meeting
By Aaimee Johnson from The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative Monday, September 30 5:30–6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative will hold an informational meeting regarding the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, applications, website,
Public Health News: Raising Rabies Awareness
From the San Juan County Health and Community Services September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is
Citizen Scientists Study Oil Spill Response
Citizen scientists gather on Sept. 20-21 From Marta Branch, MRC Coordinator How do we respond to the threat of an Oil Spill? A group of concerned local San Juan Islanders gathered with the
“Life after High School” and “Futures Fair”
From the Funhouse Commons On Monday, September 30, as part of its annual College Counseling program The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an event for parents with prospective college students. The event starts at 6:30
Theodore Vern Coffelt, March 20, 1930 – September 5, 2013
Vern Coffelt. Photo courtesy of the Coffelt family. Memorial Service on Sunday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound Vern Coffelt was born in Westsound on Orcas Island
Orcas Choral Society to Perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in December
Antonio Vivaldi's joyous "Gloria" is the Orcas Choral Society's featured work at its December concerts Orcas Choral Society has begun rehearsals for Vivaldi’s "Gloria" as part of the Holiday Concert to be presented
Triana Elan: Ad Astra — Weekly Horoscope Now on Orcas Issues!
First Things First September 23 - 29, 2013 What a magical week on Orcas Island I had! Thanks to all I came in contact with, whether or not for a reading; you all represent your
Great Chili Cookoff: By Many, For Many
Chili Cook Off benefits The Giving Tree Christmas Program The Chili Cookoff returns to Orcas Island next Saturday September 28. This fall even, now in its second year, benefits the Christmas Giving Tree, a
Here We Go! Whale of a Show!
from Artha Kass Talent in many styles awaits Whale of a Show audience. It is time for the Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show 2013 on Saturday, September 28 at 6:30
FREE Business Planning Workshop from the EDC
Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Friday Harbor From the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop
Live from National Theatre: Othello
from Artha Kass Thursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Othello live in HD at Orcas Center Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed National Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Othello, with Adrian Lester in the title role
OPALCO Lineman Injured after Contact with High Voltage Line
Updated at 6:15 p.m. From OPALCO On September 20th at 9:30 a.m., our Co-op’s Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb was working on the south end of Lopez Island when he came in contact with a high
