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.”
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Asleep at the Wheel Returns to Orcas Center!
On Saturday, October 23, Orcas Center will present two performances of the legendary Texas swing band, Asleep at the Wheel. Orcas audiences will remember the band’s first appearance here in July 2006, when
Free Winter Vehicle Inspection Oct. 23
By Mary Pugh October is National Car Care Month and the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter. Perry Pugh of NAPA Auto Parts, has teamed up with Orcas NAPA AutoCare
Orkila Opens Camp for Annual Fall Festival
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards On Monday, October 18th, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival. From 3 to 5 p.m., come visit us at
The Headless Head Regatta Runs on Oct. 30
The Headless Head is one of two annual rowing regattas (races) held by OrcasI sland Rowing Association (OIRA). This year it will be held on Saturday October 30th, the day before Halloween. Boats
Candidates Forum this Saturday: LWV adds Discussion Period for State-Wide Ballot Measures
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans will sponsor a Candidates Forum this Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Senior Center. County Sheriff Candidates Brent Johnson and
Port of Orcas Seeks New Commissioner
Next regular meeting on Oct. 28 canceled due to lack of quorum As a result of a recent resignation, the Commissioners of the Port of Orcas wish to fill the position of Commissioner #2, which
Seed-Saving Workshop Coming Sunday, Oct. 24
By Phil Heikkinen James-David Sneed, a producer of garden and farm seed for forty years, will conduct a seed-saving workshop on Sunday October 24, 11 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Odd Fellows Hall (112
Orcas Men Bring “Love Dare” Project at Weekly Meetings
The Love Dare Project from the movie "Fireproof" is for men who want the real thing in their marriages. “It is a challenging and often difficult process, but an incredibly fulfilling one. To
Vote Counting Equipment Testing on October 27
From Doris Schaller County Elections Supervisor A Logic and Accuracy Test for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the General Election is scheduled for October 27. The test will
Orcas Island Garden Club Brings Experts to the Island
Marlyn Myers, President of the Orcas Island Garden Club, is ecstatic over this year’s presenters. The line-up includes authors, professors, horticulturists, researchers, botanists, filmmakers, and owners of highly successful nurseries and gardens. From Orcas, Cindy
Cancer Support Group Offers Hope and Encouragement
The Cancer Support Group is for anyone who has cancer, is a cancer survivor, or is a caretaker for someone with cancer. It is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group to give hope, encouragement,
Protect Equipment During Planned Power Outage
(Correction: The planned outage will begin Thursday night at midnight. Power should be restored by 4:00 am on Friday morning.) All of Shaw Island and most of Orcas Island (EXCEPT Obstruction Pass, Deer Point, Doe
Artsmith Announces Residency and Literary Opportunities
Artsmith, an Orcas Island non-profit to support the arts, announces two opportunities for artists and writers: "We invite you to apply to the 2011 Artsmith Garden Party Artist Residency. The deadline for applications is November
Orcas Women Celebrate Numerically Significant Sunday
Local visual artist Susan Slapin sent out a call to Orcas Island women to gather at Waterfront Park last Sunday for a photograph celebrating the date -- 10/10/10. Answering Slapin's admittedly last-minute call
The Week Ahead: A Variety of Events to Engage Islanders
Monday, Oct. 11 Darvill’s Book Club, The Hunger Games 5:30 P.M. at Darvill’s Tuesday, Oct. 12 Friends of the Orcas Island Library meets 3 to 5 in the Library Conference Room, 376-4985. Eastsound Sewer and
Author to Speak at Darvill’s on Healing & the American Experience
By Gretchen Krampf Local psychotherapist and author Lisa Iversen reads from and signs her book, Ancestral Blueprints: Revealing Invisible Truths in America’s Soul, at Eastsound’s Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7 p.m.
