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
Rider With a Cause: Islander Takes Journey for Truth
by Lin McNulty Rena Patty visits a FDNY station at the end of her journey. Three months and two days biking across the country may or may not sound like a great adventure
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Family Health Benefit Provides for the Under- and Un-insured
The spirit of the season is truly within our community. The Orcas Family Health Center's 5th Annual Dinner Dance Fund Raiser, November 30th was a huge success. We had a full house, smiling faces, great
School Book Fair Invites Darvill’s, the Public AND Santa!
From Kate Long for the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) Everyone is invited to visit the PTSA-sponsored Book Fair in the Public School Library this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday -- December 4, 5, & 6,
Orcas Community Council to Meet this Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Orcas Community Council, a project of Thrive Orcas Island, is an open conversation, co-facilitated by islanders, using the Peer Spirit process shared by Christina Baldwin
Library Friends’ Holiday Tea Greets Island Newcomer
Lois Cornell serves tea to Rusty Diggs at the Friends of the Orcas Library Holiday Tea. Ida Rae McDonald looks on. By Jennifer Sturk When walking into the front door of the Orcas
Interest-free Revolving Loan Funds Available to County Taxing Districts
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) will administer a USDA Rural Economic Development Revolving Loan (RED-L) Fund. The purpose of the program is to foster economic development and to improve public and emergency services in
Genealogy Research Help Offered at Public Library
Do you need help finding your ancestors? By Nita Couchman Kathi Ciskowski will be available in the Orcas Island Library meeting room from 2:00 to 3:30 pm on Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, and
Join Susan Osborn and Guests for a Victorian Valley Christmas
Susan Osborn, Orcas' own international songstress, performs often in Japan. Her traditional Victorian Valley Christmas Concerts are Dec. 22, 23 and 24. Once again, Susan Osborn will perform for the Victorian Valley Chapel
Amazing Variety of Events on Orcas This Week
Tuesday, December 4 FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs at Orcas Fire Station from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of
Support Orcas Issues Now and Come to the Party!
Last month we marked the fifth year since Orcas Issues (BullWings) was started. Periodically we've asked our valued readers to contribute to the financial support of our local, online, daily news site. Those who respond
Remembering Maria Massey
Maria Juliet Massey By Margie Doyle "Singing was at her core. It was what made her happiest. Singing expressed the inner warmth she had for all to see." In remembering his daughter Maria's
Sabbatical for Wellesley Professor Produces Kafka in Enhanced EBook Form
Dr. Jens Kruse, Professor of German at Wellesley College and eNotated Classics author. By Natasha Ashenhurst for eNotated Classics Look up the meaning of sabbatical and you’ll find that it literally means
“The Gift of Words” at Writer’s Roundtable
Writer’s Roundtable will take place on Saturday, December 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the public library. The Roundtable topic for December, "The Gift of Words: A Celebration of Writers and Writing," will be facilitated by
Visit the Farm-to-Cafeteria Tree at Rosario
Delightful garden-oriented decorations adorn the Farm to Cafeteria tree at Rosario. By Madie Murray Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom students spent two weeks creating the more than 200 decorations, along with sparkling pine
Photographic Journey: The Elwha River Dam Removal
Original American ceremony at the Elwha Dam Removal At the Water’s Edge Lecture, "The Elwha River Dam Removal and Restoration," will be given as the photographic journey of Eric Kessler. The presentations will
Ferries Evening Meet in Council Chambers with Videoconferencing
Thursday, December 6, 5 to 7 p.m.in Friday Harbor Council Chambers By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Washington State Ferries (WSF) will hold a public meeting on December 6, from 5:00 to 7:00
