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
Friends of the Library Thank the Community at Holiday Tea
From Sandy Wilson, Friends of the Library The 51st Annual Holiday Tea will be held at the Orcas Island Public Library this Saturday, December 1, from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event,
Two Room School Travels Abroad to Orcas!
Two Room School will appear at Agave Restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 1 By Kathy Lunde Please join us Saturday, December 1 as Agave Restaurant in Eastsound welcomes Two Room School, traveling all the
Letter to the Editor: ORS/The Exchange Thanks County Council
Esteemed County Council members, Thank you for your vote of confidence in ORS at Tuesday's County Council meeting. We understand that you are entrusting to us and our partners a set of services that are
Orca Whale Protection at Risk
By Joe Copeland From Crosscut.com A conservative legal foundation has won a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration review of endangered species protections for Puget Sound's beloved orcas. NOAA FIsheries said this morning that it had accepted
The Expanded School Garden Takes Shape
By Madie Murray Shapes for things to come. If you haven’t driven by the public school lately, you haven’t seen the magic Ezra Richardson created with a backhoe and bobcat just before Thanksgiving.
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Participates in White House Meeting
From the Ayers for Council 2013 Campaign Dr. Greg Ayers, a local resident, participated today, [Nov. 26] in a meeting of the White House Business Council held in Washington DC. This meeting allowed for business
“Creaky Yoga” for Adults 50+
Sarah Ross at the Taj Mahal Classes Extended Through December Doe Bay Yoga Studio A gentle yoga class led by Sarah Ross who has 25 years of training and study in yoga. Classes
Bee Club sponsors Mike Radford
Sunday, Dec. 2, 1–2 p.m., Orcas Library The new Orcas Bee Club is offering a special treat for those of you who plan to keep bees next year or sometime in the future, especially those
Culminating CAO Public Hearings on Tuesday
Hearings recap three critical area changes: General, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation, Geologically Hazardous Public hearings for updates to San Juan County’s critical area regulations in three areas are scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, beginning
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes on Their Way
Teacher Derrick Shaefer looks on as son, Hayden, carefully chooses gifts for the shoebox project. By Sue Lewis Children at Life Church filled shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child project for
Mobile Dental Clinic Returns to Orcas
From Hilary Canty, Community Foundation Executive Director The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on December 7 and 8. There will be an Oral Surgeon available on Saturday. All
Senator Ranker Honored for Marine Conservation
From the Senate Democratic Office Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was honored Friday, Nov. 16, by The Ocean Foundation as an “Ocean Hero” for his leadership in marine conservation and on critical ocean issues. Ranker was recognized
Local Favorites Spotlighted in Artist Showcase
Grace McCune with the Rock on the Rock Singers will perform as part of the Local Artist Showcase on Dec. 2 Local favorites sing and play in the Local Artist Showcase on the
Editor’s Column: The Miracle Season of Hope
In my childhood, we were still in a post-World War II mentality -- everyone was poor and trying to be good. Christmas was a celebration of faith (that a baby born to poor people would
Community Church Welcome Follows Tree Lighting
From Dick Staub, Community Church Pastor Following the community Christmas Tree lighting (Dec 7 from 4:30-5:30) the community is invited to shop in Eastsound. While you’re at it, why not stroll over to Orcas Island
Last Town Hall Meeting with Councilman Fralick
Orcas West Council Member Richard Fralick will retire on January 1, 2013. His seat will be taken by Rick Hughes. By Margie Doyle Orcas East Council Member Patty Miller choked up a bit
