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
School Science Club to Lead Night-time Low Tide Walk
Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. by Waterfront Park By Russel Barsh On December 23, the Orcas Elementary School Science Club will conduct a night time low-tide walk around Indian Island beginning at 8 p.m.
Actors Theater Issues a Call for Plays
From Actors Theater of Orcas Island Once again it's that time of year when we call out to playwrights and aspiring playwrights to wake up their creative juices and begin work on the next big
Song and Merriment Abound this Weekend
Friday, December 16 The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting
Susan Osborn Christmas Concerts Start on Lopez & San Juan, then Journey to Victorian Valley
Susan Osborn extends an invitation to the public throughout the San Juan Islands for her traditional Christmas concerts, at churches on Lopez and San Juan Islands and at the Victorian Valley Chapelon
Darvill’s Hosts Strega Nona Party
Lynn Howe will give a "Strega Nona" Party at Darvill's Bookstore on Sunday, Dec. 18. Strega Nona is the title of the children's book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola about a Witch
Guest Column: Grace and Hope in Christmas Story
By Anthony Robinson from Crosscut.com Perhaps it is worthwhile to remind ourselves that the first Christmas wasn’t all comfort and joy either. The Christmas story is a nuanced and complex one. It’s not a
Serve on County Boards and Commissions
From Maureen See, San Juan County Council Deputy Clerk The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list
Fire Chief Search Committee Announced
Paul Turner approved as County Fire Marshal; Strategic Plan to be completed in 2012 Orcas Island Fire District Commissioners recently announced the makeup of the Fire Chief Search Committee. The members are Barbara Bedell, Fire
Orcas Rockfish: “Scorpion Fish in Your Back Yard”
Rockfish expert Dave Smith of the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium speaks on rockfish at this year’s Family Night for the Marine Science Lecture Series, presented by The SeaDoc Society and YMCA
Cold Crispy Days Lead to Holiday Festivities
Tuesday, Dec. 13 Orcas Island Public Library Board meeting 9 to 11 a.m. Open to the public, at the Lbrary Conference room. Friends of the Library Board meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Conference
Orcas Montessori Families Find Relief through Scholarship Fund
In spite of an anemic economy, struggling families are finding some financial relief, thanks to Orcas Montessori School’s Appleseed Scholarship Fund and the community members who make the fund possible. The Orcas Montessori
Handel’s “Rodelinda” Final 2011 Hi-Def Opera at the Center
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Center Faust coming in January 2012 THE MET: LIVE IN HD’s fifth opera of the 2011 season, Rodelinda by George Fredric Handel, airs at
OPALCO Celebrates 75 Years in 2012
OPALCO is gearing up to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2012 and has planned a fun-filled year of events, activities and recognition for the OPALCO co-op family. Kicking off the celebration, members may
Letter to the Editor: Chamber Offers Holiday Thanks!
The holiday tradition continued this past Saturday with the annual tree lighting ceremony at the village green. It wouldn't have been possible without the help of a great many elves ... Perry Pugh and Ron
Sing Solos and with the Chorus at “Messiah” Community Sing-Along
Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m at Orcas Island Community Church The second Annual "Messiah" Sing Along will take place Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. at the Community Church. All are welcome to sing,
Sing Along to Familiar Carols with the Orcas Brass Quintet
Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church In the tradition of the Salvation Army’s kettle-ringer brass ensembles, five Orcas musicians have teamed up to play a selection of “Caroler’s Favorites”
