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
Younger Business Generation at Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Becca Gray and Jim Parker with "growlers," ready to serve the public beginning next Friday, Sept. 21, at Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House Friday, Sept. 21 from noon to closing at 33 Hope
IsleShare.org Orientation
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4-5 pm, Lopez Library (videoconferenced to Orcas and San Juan) Learn about Time Banking and local time and skill sharing in our county. Coordinator, Morgan Meadows, will be presenting an orientation and
Pictorial Weavings Featured at Artworks
Geoff Shilling at his loom The Orcas Island Artworks presents “Against a Bright Sky,” a set of jacquard weavings created by Geoff Shilling, through the month of September. This body of work is
“Whale of a Show” Returns to Orcas Center
Auditions on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 Whale of a Show is Coming! Auditions Sept. 20 & 22, performance Sept. 28 Performance Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm Back by popular
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district
Weekend Ahead: Still Plenty To Do
Friday, Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound this Friday Sept. 14th from
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like
Letter to the Editor: Still Time to Support School Music Program
What a concert! It's not too late to support our local "School Music Matters" Fund. On September 12, I attended a wonderful concert at the Community Church in Eastsound. The musicians performing were students in
Fire Chief O’Brien Makes MS Bike Ride
2012 MS Bike Ride fundraiser, From left to right: Valley Firefighters Guy Smith, Pete Connell, Dave Larberg, Will Highley, Dean McAuley, Gary Barker, and Kevin Morehart. I’m holding my red bike with Nancy’s Doctor
Kings Play Home Game this Saturday
From Mandy Randolph The Kings football team- 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys -- will have their first home game in over four years! This Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the High School football field,
Guest Opinion: Full Circle on Sewer Hook-up Debate
By Jane Alden The meeting with the Eastsound Sewer & Water District (ESWD last evening (Sept. 11) was a real eye opener. Not only were all my questions answered, but I found the board members
Council Member Pratt Responds to Consignment Treasures
To the Editor: In response to concerns about the future of Consignment Treasures, I want to start by saying that I appreciate Consignment Treasures and the service it provides to the community. I want to
Letter to the Editor: Support for Consignment Treasures Not the Issue
Recently, I’ve been getting emails and phone calls to “save Consignment Treasures” (CT). People say they love CT. Well, I think everybody loves CT. That is not an issue. The issue is where this facility
September History Matinee: Trudy Irwin
Trudy Irwin Orcas Senior Center, 3 to 5pm, Sunday Sept 16 Come join the discussion for the next in a series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, called HISTORY MATINEE, where an
High School Gets a Makeover, thanks to Community and State Support
Omri Staley, Orcas High School Junior, on the first day of school, Sept. 5. Orcas Island High School students returned to school last week to find its building undergoing a makeover. Work on
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meets Today
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold a Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road (the old schoolhouse) today, Wednesday, September 12, from 1:30PM -3:30PM. The agenda is
