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: Concerns about Stormwater Construction
As pertains to the storm water treatment facility under construction behind the Village Green, these are my concerns: 1) I feel the public has not been adequately informed or included in this plan, though it
This Weekend: You May Get Tired, But You’ll Never Be Bored!
Friday, September 9 Deer Harbor Community Club potluck at 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Hall. “By Request” Short Works from Local Playwrights. Actors Theater of Orcas Island, September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30
Funhouse/Commons Features Dunk Tank At Carnival Tomorrow
School Principal Kyle Freeman will be found at -- or in!-- the Dunk Tank, sponsored by the PTSA The Funhouse, now morphing into a new name, "The Orcas Commons" will hold a Back-to-School
Review: An Evening of Infinite Variety, Brave Writing and Brilliant Acting at the Grange
A review by Margie Doyle Think about this: A foul mouth and angry attitude are the signs of truly losing your mind; a mother’s love transcends respectability; control and civility may be over-rated
A Poem about Memory: Nothing is Lost
Nothing is Lost By Noel Coward Deep in our sub-conscious, we are told Lie all our memories, lie all the notes Of all the music we have ever heard And all the phrases those we
The Funhouse Grows Into a New Name: Orcas Commons
Back to School Carnival Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orcas Commons is the new name for the Funhouse. The non-profit’s mission remains the same — a central, multi-purpose
Eagle Forum Hosts Meet on CAO
By Rick Boucher There will be a Critical Areas Ordinance Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum on September 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Join the Orcas
Steve Braun Remembered in Triathalon
By Michel Vekved The 13th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon held on Sunday September 4 was a huge success and well attended. The triathlon was held at Moran State Park. It was comprised of a
Guest Opinion: Men Can Learn from Women in Prostate Cancer Awareness
By Teddy Deane September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I recently got back from Portland where I volunteered at a charity golf tournament which I helped start in 1998.(I was diagnosed in 1997). The cause
17th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market / Lower Tavern Golf Classic at the Orcas Island Golf Course is fast approaching, on September 10. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic
Call for Actors for “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
By Deborah Sparks In acknowledgment of Black History Month, Orcas Center will perform the nationally acclaimed play, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The play will be performed February 10 - 18 on Center
Theosofest: Weekend Events Include Food Bank Benefit Breakfast
By Leonie Van Gelder On September 9-11, Indralaya will be hosting Theosofest, an open house weekend for which several events are planned. You are warmly invited to visit for as much of the weekend as
Cancer Support Group to Meet September 8
By Sue Lewis Thursday, September 8 at 5 p.m. The September meeting of the Cancer Support Group will be held in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5 p.m. At our informal meetings
Youth Soccer Begins!
Soccer Sign ups and Cleat Exchange for the fall soccer season will be on Thrusday, Sept. 8, after school on the field. Soccer practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5
Orcas Choral Society Holds Open Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m From the Orcas Choral Society Board If you have a passion for singing, and are interested in joining the Orcas Choral Society, you are invited to an open rehearsal
Learn “The Truth about Taxes” with the League of Women Voters
Monday, September 12 in Friday Harbor The League of Women Voters of the San Juans invites members and the public to learn "The Truth about taxes: what choices do we have"? at noon, September 12
