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
Senior Center Has Furniture for Sale
By Jane Heisinger There is furniture available for sale at the Senior Center starting Friday, Jan. 3. It is like a "Mini Granny’s Attic Sale" featuring white wicker furniture and other older pieces. Priced to
Help Wanted: Receptionist for Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International is looking for a receptionist for a meeting on Saturday mornings at the Funhouse Commons. Anyone who is a Lifetime member ator close to goal may apply. Paid training is available. Please call Carol
Reception for Joe Floren Photography Show & Orcas Island Camera Club Meeting
Joe Floren, photograph by Rick Stenhardt Tuesday, January 8th starting at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, Henry Road, Eastsound There will be a reception open to all for a show of
Letter to the Editor: An Orcas Island Response to the Tragedy at Newtown
Dear Fellow Orcas Islanders, I write this open letter as an individual, as a concerned citizen of Orcas whoʼs lived here for the past 26 years, and as a grandfather of three Orcas children whoʼve
Guest Column: Outline for an Orcas Island Response to the Tragedy at Newtown, CT
By Fred Klein Goal: To reach a consensus on what changes to local practices and attitudes we can make in order to lower the risk of such an event occurring on Orcas Island;and draft a
Nightime Beachwalk during January Minus Tide
Showy snailfish may be visible at night-time beach walk From Russel Barsh Discover Indian Island at Night! On January 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., meet at the county park across Main Street from Outlook
Orcas Has Talent 2013: Time to Get Your Act Together!
By Donna Laslo, Event Producer The wildly popular "Orcas Has Talent" show will light up the Orcas Center stage on February 9, 2013 where the audience will vote for their favorite. The winner will once
“Bounty:” A New Year’s Day Poem
By Robyn Sarah Make much of something small. The pouring-out of tea, a drying flower's shadow on the wall from last week's sad bouquet. A fact: it isn't summer any more. Say that December sun
Editorial: Predictions 2013 — Watch the Year Unfold!
By Margie Doyle 1) Orcas Islanders will continue their support of recycling resources by working with Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and local businesses to reduce waste and make a long-term disposal/recycle facilitywith compost building, metals
The New Year Starts this Week!
Monday, December 31 FREE TAXI RIDES. Call Orcas Taxi at 376-TAXI. Festive four course set menu on New Year's Eve, Allium. $75 per person, not including beverages, tax and tip. Daily cocktail special is just
Lutheran Group to Study Speaking Christian
By Bea vonTobel The Orcas branch of the Lutheran Church will begin a new book study group this Thursday, Jan. 3 at 5:15 p.m. at the airport conference room. Everyone is invited to come and
“The History of Saving the Ocean” at SeaDoc Lecture
Humpback whale. Photo by G. Davis Tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present “The History of Saving the Ocean,” a lecture
Dodie Gann, Preservation Trust Pioneer, 1922-2012
Dodie Gann, Photo courtesy Jeff Corwin From San Juan Preservation Trust (www.sjpt.org) An island legend has passed. Dodie Post Gann, a lifelong adventurer, accomplished pilot, inductee in the U.S. Ski Team Hall of
Choral Society Seeks New Members for Mozart’s “Requiem”
The Orcas Choral Society will sing "Requiem," the final work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in April and is seeking new singers. From the Orcas Choral Society The Orcas Choral Society begins rehearsals for
Rick Hughes Signs In as Orcas West County Council Member
Rick Hughes is sworn in as County Council Member for Orcas West on Dec. 28 at the Eastsound Waterfront Park. At 1:10 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, Rick Hughes officially took the
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play at Agave
Saturday, January 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., Agave Restaurant JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the
