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
Aug. 15 Meeting for Information on Tri-Local Hospital Affiliations
Information and Conversation—Thursday, August 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Jean Henigson By the end of August, Island Hospital (which operates Orcas Medical Center), together with Skagit Valley Hospital, and Cascade
Carl Burger Next at Wednesday Brown Bag Concert
Carl Burger to play at the Aug. 14 Brown Bag Concert From Carl Burger In a valiant tilt for Fairness, to "redistribute/dilute" the formidable level of artistic talent concurrently on display elsewhere on
Orcas Brown Bear Makes a Return as a Bakery
by Lin McNulty The Brown Bear Baking owners and bakers at last in charge of the twists and turns. Photo: Cara Russell The story of how the new Brown Bear Baking, at Main
Letter to the Editor: A Reminder from the Food Bank
The Orcas Island Food Bank is truly grateful for the abundant food donations it receives from the community on a regular basis. Every once in a while, however, we are reminded that not everyone is
August: Time for School, Time for Immunizations
From the San Juan County Health Department Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to
Highlands “BOOT” Sale
From Jim Hennessey The Orcas Highlands is organizing its first multi-family garage sale. We are calling it a "Boot" sale (like the British) because sellers will open the trunks/boots of their cars and sell what
Chamber Music Festival Opens with Superstars!
Tickets Available for Saturday Night, Aug. 10th! Buy now online and click on the orange box Jeffrey Kahane, Joseph Swensen, and Carter Brey The 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens August 9th
Doe Bay Resort Sign Fire Early Today
Firewise Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 From Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Wednesday, August 7, at 3:40 a.m., Orcas Firefighters responded to the Doe Bay Resort for the report
Orcas Education Foundation Late Summer Report
School is right around the corner, and the Orcas Island Education Foundation is excited about the 2013-14 year. For the first time in five years, donations to OIEF will not be used to pay for
Pete Moe Steps Down to Step Up
by Lin McNulty Pete Moe has been doing double duty at the Funhouse Commons, as well as Orcas Recycling Services. Pete Moe, Executive Director of the Funhouse Commons, announced last night that he
Surprised? Orcas Wins “Favorite Island”
from Shareen Perkins Kenmore Air There we are—everyone's favorite island—from the air. Photo: Kenmore Air We received over 2,300 entries in our "Vote for your favorite Island" promotion, and the winner again this
Tour Early Orcas Industry at Judd Cove
Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the Early Lime Industry of the San Juan Islands with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan. Boyd Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan
Update from Doe Bay and the Upcoming Fest
from Joe Brotherton, Owner Doe Bay Resort Doe Bay was heartbroken to lose the Olga Café. We refer guests there all year round, but especially at Doe Bay Fest. Although we were fully staffed, we
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Continues on Orcas!
from Conrad Wrobel Conrad and Hunter making "Angels of the City" Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular
Senator Ranker Praises Decision to Expand Impact Study of Coal Terminal
Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the decision to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact study should the coal export terminal project at Cherry Point move forward: “This is exactly the decision
Letter to the Editor: “Medical Alert” Telephone Scam
I wanted to alert [Orcas Issues' readers] to the following telephone scam; we experienced it on all three of our telephone lines last week. The caller announces that someone has ordered an “emergency medical alert
