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
School Board to meet
Thursday, December 19, Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- 1. APPROVE Minutes for NOV 18, 2019 Special (Monthly) Mtg. (2a.); DEC 5th Special Mtg (2b). 2. APPROVE overnight field trip to
Harold Barbour will again read A Child’s Christmas in Wales for the community
Tuesday, December 24, 3:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for this joyful and beloved tradition of Howard Barbour reading Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales." As you
Whale of a Show auditions – Calling all adult performers
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- It’s time once again for Whale of a Show! For over 15 years, Whale of a Show has featured youth of all ages sharing their passions and
Island Market is getting an exciting new makeover
-- from Jacob Linnes for Island Market -- This winter we are investing back into our community by bringing some exciting new features to your local market. Our goal with these renovations is to make
Emmanuel hosting traditional Advent service
Sunday, December 15, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Please join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for a traditional Advent service of lessons and carols with scripture readings and sacred
Genealogy Club looks to track down some rascally ancestors
Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Curious to see if you can find some of your more rascally ancestors? Please,
Sadie Bailey’s arts, crafts at Historical Museum
-- from Carol Kulminski for Historical Museum -- Sadie Bailey is showing her colorful cards, prints, magnets, small quilts, and other handcrafted items at the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Purchase a fun, original holiday gift
In Memoriam | Rolf Nedelmann, 1934-2019
-- from the family of Rolf Nedelmann -- Rolf Nedelmann passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2019. He was in Seattle, surrounded by family and the warm thoughts of many who loved
Bring your white elephant to Senior Center for gift exchange
Sunday, December 22, 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us at Orcas Senior Center for a fun holiday gathering on Sunday, December 22 at 3:00pm. Turkey, ham,
Whale Museum hosting storykeeper stargazing event to honor SRKW babies
Friday, December 20, 4:30 p.m., American Camp -- from Tracie Merrell for The Whale Museum -- Please join The Whale Museum (TWM) at the first parking lot at South Beach, American Camp on San Juan
Learn to create ornaments, gifts from trash
Saturday, December 14 12 - 4 pm., the Exchange Annex -- Marta Nielson for ORS/Exchange -- The Exchange, in conjunction with “Sew For Zero Waste," is having an Ornament/Gift Making Workshop on Saturday, December 14
Hallelujah! Lend your voice to Messiah sing-along
Tuesday, December 17, 7 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Jan Ehrlichman for Orcas Community Church -- Join us in celebration of the holiday season with a Messiah sing-along at the Community Church on Tuesday,
The Nutcracker Ballet to be on screen at Orcas Center
Saturday, December 21, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Let your holiday spirit soar with the festive family-friendly screening of The Nutcracker, presented by the Bolshoi Ballet at Orcas
Letter to Editor | Vacationing in a fools’ paradise
-- from Tom Evans -- There is no better time than right now to save what all of us hold sacred about the beauty of the land, water, trees, mountains and shoreline of the San Juan Islands. It has
West Beach culvert replacement ribbon cutting planned for Wednesday
Wednesday, December 11, 1 p.m., West Beach / Enchanted Forest -- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan Public Works -- This is a friendly reminder that the ribbon-cutting for CRP 020701 West Beach Culvert Replacement
Eastsound Water membership fee increase coming soon
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- The cost of purchasing service from Eastsound Water is going up on January 1st. The rate change applies to the initial cost of membership or the upgrade
