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
Letter To The Editor: Weight Watchers on Orcas?
Is there anyone interested in bringing Weight Watchers to Orcas Island? There would be a weekly meeting with paid staff, all the program materials, official weigh-ins, and products to purchase. The cost is $9.92 a
Funhouse/Commons Announces Fall Line-up
The Funhouse/Commons has posted their exciting fall line-up for sessions for youth, toddlers, and adults. For more information, or to register, contact 376-7177 or visit funhouse.org. YOUTH Homework Club Every Day! Get help with those
Travel our History on the High Seas
Tom Welch entertains with a historical perspective on the Sept. 9 History Museum fundraiser, “Cruise into History.” Call now to sign on so that your hosts may prepare your lunch aboard. 376-6566. Boarding
Orcas Terminal to Close to Vehicle Traffic in Late October
Repairs in late October will require no vehicle traffic at Orcas ferry terminal for 3-1/2 days. Washington State Ferries (WSF ) will close the Orcas Terminal to all vehicle traffic for three and
Autumn Briskness Sets Keynote for the Weekend
Friday, Sept. 7 First Fridays Book Talks series at the Public Library. Come in at noon and pick up your free book for the next meeting. Over the next three months we’ll be reading: “The
High School Strings to Play for “School Music Matters” Concert
The Orcas High School Strings and advanced Middle School players will perform a fundraising concert at Orcas Island Community Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. to raise money to help pay their teachers’
Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Service this Sunday
The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will begin its church year this Sunday, Sept. 9, with a Water Ceremony and Ingathering. The service takes place from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Sound Community Center,
Scientists Say but Don’t Agree: We’re Over-Extended
By Margie Doyle At the August Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, resigning EPRC member Bob Connell presented an analysis of elements of local development that have come before the EPRC in recent years.
Crossroads Asks: Is Health Care a Right?
Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center Dr. Thomas McCormick,lecturer emeritus at University of Washington, will initiate the 2012-13 Crossroads Lecture Series on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Orcas Crossroads
New Plans for Bayside Development Include Retail & Housing
Updated Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. By Margie Doyle The Bayside now, abandoned and blocking the East Sound waterfront Call them green, call them visionary, call them developers. A group of long-time
More Grants for School Science!
Kwiáht director Russel Barsh announced on Sept. 3 that a package of foundation grants for hands-on science activities in San Juan County schools that totals more than $80,000. Five schools in the county will share
Athletes and Volunteers Uphold Steve Braun Triathalon
By Michel Vekved The swimmers at the Steve Braun Triathalon on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor (ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathalons) The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon was held on Sunday for the 14th
Letter to the Editor: Wishing Dr. Jim Litch the Very Best
We are writing to inform our Orcas Island community that Dr. Jim Litch decided not to renew his contract with Island Hospital to work at Orcas Medical Center (OMC). This means that, effective September 1,
Golf Course Has Exciting Summer, Including 3 Holes-in One
Golf Classic this Saturday sustains Orcas Center's excellent programming By Justin Taylor It's been an exciting summer with lots of stuff going on here at the golf course. In an 18 day period
Brick Mortensen and Magda Mische Remembered in River-running Film
Monday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orcas Center By David Mortenson Brick Mortenson in a photo from the 50s. River runners and replica boats are featured in the documentary film
Help Cure & Care for MS Diagnosis with the O’Briens
The O'Brien team: from left Keenan, Kevin, Nancy and Colin. Son Daniel was elsewhere from Kevin O'Brien Hello Everyone, Thanks to your generous support, over the last five years, The O'Brien family has
