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
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”
Susan Osborn Christmas Concerts
• Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Center Church, Lopez • Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., St. David's Episcopal Church, San Juan • Wednesday Dec. 21 – Thursday Dec. 22, 7 p.m., Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas
Kids’ Holiday Craft Event — Free on Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in School Cafeteria Orcas kids will once again have the opportunity to create fabulous and festive crafts for holiday gifts and decorations. Orcas Open Arts
“Farndale’s Christmas Carol” Delivers Raucous, Well-timed Comedy
A review by Krista Bouchey What happens when The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society decides to put on a production of "A Christmas Carol?" A wickedly funny version of this
Public Library Board to Consider Funds Transfer
Phil Heikkinen, Director of the Orcas Island Public Library, has announced that a Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 9 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room. This meeting will include a
County Council Starts Early for CAO Public Hearing
Monday, Dec. 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 in
Enjoy a “Souper Supper” this Friday!
Friday, Dec. 9, 5–7 p.m., School Cafeteria Bring your whole family on what is sure to be a chilly Friday evening when the school cafeteria will be serving a “Souper Supper” made up
Choral Society to Sing Handel’s “Messiah” and Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols”
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center The Orcas Choral Society features Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” for harp and treble voices in
Montessori & Salmonberry Schools Host Candlelight Walk
Saturday December 10 at 3 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall Come walk the evergreen spiral, light a candle and transform the darkened room into a tableau of light. The entire community is
Poetry by Garcia Lorca at Writer’s Roundtable
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Public Library “Gypsy Ballads” and Other Poems by Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936)will be read in and translated by John Friedmann this Saturday, December 10th 1-3
