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
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
Letter to the Editor: Fire & Rescue Faces Significant Issues
Dear Editor, A number of important issues were addressed at the November 27 meeting of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) Department that I believe are of significant interest to the taxpayers of the
Lions Annual Christmas Ship Arriving Orcas Ferry Landing
Captain Don Wight with the Lions Christmas Ship From Jim Biddick The Orcas Island Lions club announces the arrival of the Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 9, at 11 a.m. at the
Chamber Sponsors “Shop the Rock” Contest
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Share why you support local businesses and you might win $50. With the holiday shopping season underway, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce offers its support of our
Montessori’s Candlelight Spiral Walk Creates “Tableau of Light”
Spiral Candlelight Walk, this year on Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall The 21st annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. The entire
Leak Closes Eastsound Public Restrooms
From Lance Evans, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director A quick note regarding the Eastsound bathrooms at the Village Green. San Juan County has discovered a water leak in the area and needs to
Artists and Magicians Lead the Way this Weekend
Friday, Nov. 30 "Tidings of Joy" with Islands A Cappella at Rosario at 6 p.m. In the Music Room, seating is limited. Tickets available at Darvill’s Bookstore, $10. Celtic Christmas Concert with Windham Hill composer
