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
Dr. Claudia Kawas to present Crossroads Lecture “Lessons from the Oldest Old”
Dr. Claudia Kawas to speak on the 90+ Survey at the Crossroads Lecture this Sunday, Nov. 4 Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Claudia Kawas, MD, who will present – Lessons from the
Stretch and Strengthening Classes at Doe Bay
Sarah Ross at the Taj Mahal "Creaky Yoga" for those age 50+ led by Sarah Ross will take place November 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Doe
Special Council Meet Friday on Personnel Issue
UPDATE 11/1/2012: San Juan County Council meeting has been cancelled. The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, November 2, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Legislative Building, 55 Second
Have a Pizza for the Food Bank
Doe Bay Cafe specializes in freshly made, yummy pizzas topped with local ingredients - many from their own garden. By Madie Murray One of the wonderful things about our Island is that there
Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens set in Modern Times
The "Occupy" Movement is the setting for the New Theater's production of "Timon of Athens" Timon Of Athens, The National Theatre’s acclaimed contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s strange fable, set against a backdrop of
Letter to the Editor: Jillery Employs the Disabled to Make Community Stronger
October was Americans with Disabilities Awareness month. Washington Vocational Services - the non-profit advocate for adults with disabilities on Orcas and throughout western Washington and Alaska - would like to acknowledge an exceptional employer on
Healing Arts Fair Offers Special Rates this Weekend
By Anita Holladay The Healing Arts Center welcomes everyone to attend their Fall Healing Arts Fair, this Saturday and Sunday, November 3–4. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, lets clients try out the practitioners’ services
Guest Opinion: Deputy Clerk Maureen See Facing Termination
By John Howard Rosen The County Council is paralyzed over what to do with its Deputy Clerk On September 26 seasoned and highly respected Deputy County Clerk Maureen See, the elected vice-chair of the Charter
Saturday Auction to Benefit Children’s House
From the Children's House Whether your interests include travel or fine food, wine or works of art, Saturday’s auction offers something for everyone. Children’s House is sponsoring a Wine Pairing & Live Auction Sat. Nov.
Guest Column: How To Write A Good Scoping Comment Regarding Impacts Of Coal Terminal
By Chom Graecen “Scoping” is your first opportunity to make a difference in the permitting process of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT), the coal terminal proposed for Cherry Point. Before the coal terminal can
Island Photographers Show Greets Fall’s Arrival
OICC Show Poster By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island photographers will celebrate the arrival of autumn with an exhibit of their recent work, to be held in the Orcas Center gallery beginning
Charles of The Kitchen Is Back In Our Kitchen!
Charles Dalton of The Kitchen returns for the third time to our school cafeteria kitchen. By Madie Murray On Thursday, November 1, Charles Dalton, owner of The Kitchen behind Tres Fabu, will once
Jane Alden, Outlook Inn, John Steward and Food Bank Win Chamber Awards
Jane Alden, Mastermind of the First Annual Shakespeare Festival, wins special President's Award at the 2012 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting By Margie Doyle This year’s annual Chamber of Commerce meeting
One-day Craft & Flea Markets Nov. 10, Dec. 8
From the San Juan County Parks and Fair Division The San Juan County Fair will host two big Craft & Flea Markets, Saturday, November 10, and Saturday, December 8 at the Fairgrounds. It’s the perfect
Tracers Re-plays the Vietnam War at The Grange
New Orcas actors portray their war-hardened counterparts in "Tracers. " (left to right) Jason Dean, Andy Martin, Nate Feder, and Kevin Doyle. Mike Buckner (front) The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces six
Dance Classes for Fall
Jean Henigson, dance teacher at A Place to Dance, is offering new classes for pre-schoolers, beginners and teens/adults, starting next week. Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet, Saturdays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 22 Ages 3 – 4
