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
Flamenco Music and Dance Returns to Orcas
Experience Flamenco dance and music on Thursday, Oct. 18 Thursday, October 18 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Seattle's Savannah Fuentes, Flamenco dancer of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry brings Flamenco to
Watch Stewart-O’Reilly Rumble for Orcas Education
Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Episcopal Parish Hall, starts at 5, doors open at 4:30 p.m. The Rumble 2012: Bill O’Reilly vs Jon Stewart: Forget Romney versus Obama: Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly are going
League of Women Voters’ Vote411.org Site Makes Democracy Work
From Elisabeth MacNamara, President, League of Women Voters In 1920, the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote became law. In the 92 years since, the League of Women Voters has worked tirelessly to
OPAL Honors Lifetime Members at Annual Gala
OPAL honors Lifetime members. From left, seated: Allen Smith, OPAL Board President, Phyllis and Bob Henigson. Standing, from left: Bob Gamble, Michael Brennan, OPAL Executive Director Lisa Byers. In recognition of their long
Orcas Kids Model For Eddie Bauer Catalog
From Susan Oseth Islanders Charlie Brady, age 10, Flora Lister, age 9 and Beck Mahoney, age 2, were chosen at a casting call on Sunday, September 16 as models for Eddie Bauer's Spring catalog. On
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Great Chili Cookoff!
The Chili Cookoff team would like to extend a giant thank you to all who helped make the First Annual Chili Cookoff such a phenomenal success. The day would not have happened without such fantastic
Come party with Orcas Horns this Saturday!
Saturday, October 6 at Orcas Center -- Orcas Horns on Center Stage at 7:30 pm., Burgers + Brew at 6:00 pm in the Madrona Room The Orcas Horns blowing strong. See them at Orcas
Orcas West Council Race: Scott Lancaster’s Profile
A Profile of Scott Lancaster’s bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position By Margie Doyle (A similar profile of Rick Hughes’ bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position precedes
Orcas West Council Race: Rick Hughes’ Profile
A Profile of Rick Hughes’ bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position: By Margie Doyle (A similar profile of Scott Lancaster’s bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position follows
Cherry Point Coal Port’s Environmental Impact Process: Now until Jan. 21
By Floyd McKay, from Crosscut.com It's not exactly your father's design for a public hearing, but the seven public meetings to determine the scope of the giant export terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham
Vibrant Vegetarian Cooking Club Sprouts on Orcas Island
From Michele Gregg There is an exciting new reason to gather socially on Orcas Island each month--a chance to learn, hands-on, how to easily prepare healthier meals. However, don't let the name Vibrant Vegetarian or
Letter to the Editor: Note Dates to Register Opposition for Coal Terminal
A critically important and time-sensitive opportunity related to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal has begun, so please note this set of important dates in our community in the several months. First, the period of public
Library District Holds Hearing on 2013 Budget
The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2013 Budget October 9, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. The agenda for this meeting will include discussion on
Crossroads Lecture: Energizing the Low-Carbon Future
Dan Kammen will speak on renewable energy systems at the Crossroads Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 7 Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Professor Daniel
Sheet Composting: Making Lasagna Using Cardboard or Newspaper
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The very best destiny for a cardboard box (which is built to be durable!) is for it to be re-used
Guest Editorial: Pair of Dimes and Paradigms
By Nelson Rios I’m admittedly old enough to remember when gas cost a pair of dimes per gallon. We would collect pocket change, buy fifty-cents worth and cruise around all evening. Today, with gas on
