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
3rd annual Lit Fest announces featured artists
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- Where can book lovers go to rub shoulders with the likes of Timothy Egan, Nicola Griffith and Luis Alberto Urrea, and also take in a
Join in upcoming Orcas veggie potlucks
Sunday, February 9 and March 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — Please note the next two Orcas Veggie Potlucks will be on February 9 (new date) and March 1. This
Building a more inclusive paradise
When paradise isn’t, but could be ... Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kevin Carter -- Orcas Island may be a perfect place, but for some, there is an undercurrent
250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth to be celebrated on Orcas
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Fesitval -- In honor of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is pleased to announce that the
Letter to Editor | Whale of a Show gratitude
-- from Didier Gincig -- What a satisfying feeling to witness so much talent and creative expression during Whale of a Show (adult performers). Such a joy to see an audience so pleased and connected to our
Immediate action steps in vacation rental mobilization
Tuesday, February 4, 10:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Vacation Rental Working Group -- 1. County Council will discuss vacation rental issues on 4 February at the Eastsound Fire Station on Orcas Island, beginning at 10:15
Grammy-nominated Che Apalache comes to Orcas Center February 18
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States.
Food Bank: Orcas community outdid itself in contributions
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- Yes, YOU! Our community who participated in Island Market's "Feed Orcas"fundraising drive in November and December for the Orcas Island FoodBank. The drive broke all records
2019 novel coronavirus declared a public health emergency
What you need to know locally -- from San Juan County Communications -- The World Health Organization declared a global emergency on Thursday, and Friday the White House declared a U.S. public health emergency as
School District passes resolution to ask Legislature to support small schools
CALL TO RESOLVE LEVY LID CRISIS -- from Orcas Island School District -- OISD Resolution 2020-01 Calling on Washington State House and Senate to Support Small Schools by Approving a Levy Lid that Allows Necessary
Museums will honor Orcas women’s clubs with HERSTORY exhibit
Reception: Thursday, February 6, 4-6 p.m., Orcas Historical Museum -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- Opening reception with light refreshments on Thursday, February 6, 4-6 pm at 181 North Beach Rd.
Letter to Editor | Thank you, San Juan Island Community Foundation
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- We live in a community of openhearted people who in quiet ways assure that many of our non-profit services are alive and robust.
February’s Olga Potluck is for sweethearts and friends
Saturday, February 8, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentine’s Potluck, Saturday, February 8 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and
Health District facing uncertainties regarding costs, structure
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- January was a month of uncertainties for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, specifically about costs and about possible models for the island health
In Memoriam | Marie Elizabeth Bechtel, 1942-2020
-- from the family of Marie Bechtel -- Marie Elizabeth Bechtel, 78, a 31 year resident of Orcas Island passed away peacefully after a lingering illness on January 20, 2020. She was born on January
Candidates named for OPALCO election
Nominations by petition due February 17 -- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- The volunteer member Elections & Governance Committee has selected candidates for the OPALCO Board of Directors election in District
