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
Artworks will feature works by Carl Buttke through November
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| The Orcas Island Artworks features “Reflections” by Carl Buttke through the month of November. "This watercolor painting, a part of my “Reflections” series, was created within the
Choral Society Messiah to showcase Orcas talents, including yours
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| They say it takes a village…or in this case, an extremely talented island. Orcas Choral Society’s production of Handel’s Messiah this December brings together musicians and
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue seeking candidates to join the volunteer ranks
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| All are invited to apply for the upcoming Volunteer Fire Academy starting January 6, 2024. At the end of the academy, graduates will be
Polyrhythmics’ bold, funk rhythms coming to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Polyrhythmics are coming to Orcas! Originating from Seattle’s underground deep funk scene, this high-energy band comes to the Orcas Center Main Stage on Saturday, November 11 at
County and Town send open letter to state officials regarding impacts of poor ferry service
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Councils are publishing an open letter sent to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Department of Transportation
Fall Auction is now underway at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Don’t miss out! The Orcas Senior Center Fall Auction is underway November 1-17, with an outstanding assortment of items to choose from. Thanks to generous donations
Berry Delicious! Learn best practices for growing tasty strawberries & blueberries in your backyard
||| FROM LISA WASKO DEVETTER for ORCAS GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 when we welcome Associate Professor from Washington State University, Lisa Wasko DeVetter. Lisa
Salmonberry invites community to participate in upcoming Lantern Walk
||| FROM LAURA BLACK for SALMONBERRY SCHOOL ||| Join us Friday, November 10 at 4:00 for an Orcas Community Lantern Walk We would love all the Orcas community to gather at the Village Green
WSF Alert: Winter schedule will be available next Tuesday
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for winter (Dec. 31 to March 23, 2024) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available next week at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. This
Notice: A Bat has tested positive for rabies in San Juan County
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| A bat collected in San Juan County was recently sent for testing to the Washington State Public Health Lab and was determined to be positive for rabies. Treatment
Letter to Editor | My vote for Kate Hansen is well-considered
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| The most difficult ballot decision in this election is the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioner race between Toni Knudsen and Kate Hansen. Our community would be well served to have
Get together and make jewelry at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Basic Jewelry Making with Kate Jewell and Mary Greenwell @ Orcas Senior Center - Tuesday, November 7, 1pm Have you ever wanted to make jewelry or
Writers: Come to the library this Friday evening to share your work
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Island Voices. Share your words! A call for island writers and poets to share their work at the Orcas Island Public Library this Friday, Nov. 3 @
Socrates Cafe is back on Senior Center schedule — tomorrow
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm after Senior Lunch for Socrates Café. A gathering of people with different perspectives open
They’re ba-a-a-a-ack
||| FROM JOHN FLEISCHER ||| Orcas witches return for their annual Halloween flotilla.
OISD launches informal community conversations at Tidepool
||| FROM SUZANNA SMITH for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Please join the Orcas Island School District’s Superintendent and 2 Board Members for kudos and questions. Where: Tidepool Coffeehouse When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9
