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
“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
Funny, Fantastical Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute
Nathan Gunn as Papageno in a scene from Act II of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera From the Orcas Center “This Flute’s a hoot! Run, don’t walk!” The New Yorker
La Clemenza di Tito: Mozart’s Opera of Forgiveness
The Roman Emperor Tito responds to an assassination plot with forgiveness and reconciliation. One of Mozart's final works, this opera will be live-streamed on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Orcas Center. Experience one
EDC offers Workshop on Shoestring Marketing
Location updated Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? The San Juan County Economic Development Council will host a workshop on
Orcas Park and Rec Department Reports on its Startup
Dear Orcas Community, It has been a busy startup for the Park and Recreation District and we want to let everyone know how thankful we are for all the support and assistance we have received
Seek and Find the Magic Flutes, Nov. 21-30
The Orcas Center presents: The Met: Live in HD Encore of Mozart’s The Magic Flute Saturday Dec 1, at 6:30 pm. A family activity reception will precede the screening from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. In
The Weekend: Wet and Wild with Local Musicians, Artisans and Four-legged Family Members
Friday, November 23 San Juan County offices (including waste disposal/transfer stations) closed today. Olga Symphony performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Go to www.orcascenter.org for tickets. Bradford Loomis at the Doe
