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
“Orcas Reads” Makes Time Capsule
By Holly King, Orcas Island Public Library The Orcas Island Library continues "Orcas Reads," its celebration of the works of Thornton Wilder with the creation of a ‘time capsule’ for our lobby display case. In
Harry Patton Highlights History Matinee
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Museum In the second of a continuing monthly series of Sunday afternoon gatherings featuring Orcas ‘old-timers’, the Orcas Island Historical Society will be hosting
OASIS Graduates “Will Do Great Things”
On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, four Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School students graduated from the program. Friends, neighbors and relatives came to the Emmanuel Parish Hall to celebrate the success of
Letter to the Editor: School at the Heart of the Community
To the Editor: We invite you to join us in support of the upcoming levy vote for the School District. This levy replaces the current levy, funding approximately 25% of our district budget, including everything
Chase Away Cabin Fever with Soul Funk!
By Madie Murray Saturday, January 21 - 8 to 11 p.m. - Odd Fellows Hall Saturday's Soul Funk dance at Odd Fellows Hall benefiting the Food Bank is perfectly timed to shake off
Sign Up for Homeowner Septic Inspection Classes
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services has announced the 2012 schedule for its popular on-site sewage system operation and maintenance workshops for homeowners. During the
Update: School Closed on Friday
From the Orcas Island School District Due to the current forecast for snow this morning [Jan. 20] before a shift to ice pellets and rain, the decision has been made to close all schools on
The Weekend Awaits: Snow or No Snow
We've done our best to confirm, but please check with all events to be sure they are still on schedule! Friday, Jan. 20 Drew Grow at the Doe Bay Café 7 p.m. The music on
Statuary Studies on Snow
by Lin McNulty A stone-cold monkey in the snow outside her apartment caught the eye of islander Bridget Wright as she went on a walk-about today with her camera. Perhaps this little monkey
Our Town Comes to Orcas Island!
Opening Night Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Off-Center Stage By Brigid Ehrmantraut Despite snowy days and icy roads, Orcas Center’s production of Our Town takes the Off-Center Stage this
Lions and Senior Center Join to Provide Tax Help
Jim Biddick is once again offering tax service to low and moderate income islanders at the Senior Center on Tuesdays starting Feb 7 and continuing through April 17. The tax deadline has been extended to
Orcas School District Closed on Thursday
OISD Board meeting re-scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 at 5pm in the School Library For news of other closures, go to orcasissues.com/orcas-closed-on-thursday Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline announced on Wednesday afternoon, January 18:
OPALCO Braves the Cold to Keep Power Going
When temperatures drop, our Co-op’s demand for power goes up as we all use our electric heat and stay indoors for longer periods. This increased demand was the cause of a brief outage
World Premier of Opera Pastiche: Enchanted Island
Sunday, January 22 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Stage On-screen In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters
“Receiving Joyfulness: An Interactive, Exploratory Experience”
Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a special service this Sunday, January 22 at the West Sound Community Hall beginning at
Wednesday Garden Club Meeting Canceled
Gardeners remember Hurlwyn Lutz' contributions By Sue Lewis Due to the unpredictability of our weather, we have decided to reschedule our speaker, Debbie Hatch, and cancel the meeting for tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan 18. It’s interesting
