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: Money Misspent on Marijuana “Threat”
Organized crime derives about 50 percent of its income from smuggling and distributing marijuana. We spent $15 billion on drug wars in 2010 of which over $7 billion is spent annually towards arresting and prosecuting
Emmanuel Church To Host Award-Winning Film for Veterans Day
Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church In honor of Veterans Day, Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present the award-winning documentary film “The Welcome” on Nov. 11 at
League of Women Voters at Vote411.org Gives Voter Information
From the National League of Women Voters Education Fund The last few days of election 2011 are upon us and we are working at a fever pitch to get voters the information they are looking
Siegfried Live in HD in New “Ring” Opera
The Met: Live in HD's third opera of the season is Siegfried by Richard Wagner, airing at Orcas Center on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1 pm Don't miss the third installment (in
Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas
Today, Nov. 4 Agricultural Stakeholders from noon to 2 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall Washington State mulled for over four years if agricultural areas should be included in the required Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates.
TGIF? The Weekend Awaits! What Calls to You?
Friday, November 4 Issues and options in the Agricultural Component of the CAO update, noon to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Sponsored by the county Agriculture Resource Committee to inform the broader agricultural
Farmers Bring Bountiful Island Produce Indoors
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Orcas Island Farmers and Artisans bring their wares under the roof of the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Street in Eastsound during
Shining Stars Song and Dance Workshop for Kids
Caryn Simmons, Director of Morningstar Farm Singing Camp, will lead a troupe of kids aged 7-15 through a weekend song and dance workshop at the Funhouse/Commons in Eastsound on North Beach Road. The
Artsmith Salon is Back with Prizewinner Brenda Miller
Brenda Miller is the featured guest at the Artsmith Salon on Sunday, November 6 at 7 pm at Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast in Eastsound. Thre will also be an open mic at the event.
A Day in the Life of the Orcas Island Food Bank
By Madie Murray It’s a few minutes to five on a chilly Thursday evening when volunteers start arriving at the Food Bank building on Madrona Street to hand out free groceries to individuals stopping by
Cultivating Hope in Hard Times: the Workshop
Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 am - 3 pm Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall Internationally renowned teacher/author Andrew Harvey will speak at a workshop on "Cultivating Hope in Hard Times" on Orcas Island. Harvey is a
Orcas Boosters Achieve Winter Goal of $11,000
From the Orcas Island Boosters With profound gratitude to the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF), Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and many generous community members, the Orcas Boosters are pleased to announce that we have
Student Art Exhibition in Honor of Mary Anne Stone
Terry Johnson's Seventh Annual Student Exhibition opens with a reception November 4, 5:30-7 p.m. , at the Orcas Center. "The exhibition is of new works from the students of 2011, and is in
Eastsound Planners Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet with Orcas County Council members and the public. Discussion of a letter to be sent to the
Annual Revaluations Are Coming To the County
By Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor Current State law allows for counties to perform property tax assessments either on an annual basis or on a cyclical basis not to exceed reappraisal of real property every
NAPA offers free car inspections!
Together with Orcas AutoTech and Crescent Service, NAPA will be holding a free vehicle inspection for anyone on the island. This is part of the National Car Care Awareness, traditionally held in April and October.
