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
Due to demand, ATOI adds ‘Winds in the Morning’ performance to current schedule
-- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Islsnd -- Due to the high demand for tickets for our current production, "Winds in the Morning", The Actors Theater has added an additional performance this
American Red Cross recruiting Orcas Island volunteers
-- from Sidney Helsten for American Red Cross -- Join us! The American Red Cross is recruiting for volunteers on Orcas Island to join our Disaster Action Team. Help your neighbors by turning tragedy into
‘Winds in the Morning’ brings 1890s to Grange stage
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Entering the seating area of the Grange theater for the play WINDS IN THE MORNING gives one the feeling of entering into a miniature diorama of Port
Guest Opinion | Learning to bring order to the port
-- from Mia Kartiganer, Port Commissioner-Elect -- The brilliance of “By the People for the People” governance is that you needn’t be over-educated in any particular field in order to serve, within reason. The state
Kruse Reviews | One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- On New Year’s Day, 2013, Gene Weingarten – two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and writer for The Washington Post – steps into the Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington,
Breaking News | Olga Store is now in escrow
-- from Friends of the Olga Store -- Friends of The Olga Store is in escrow, and will close on January 6. We ask that all pledges get actualized by check sent to Friends of
13th annual Yuletide Baroque concert returning to Emmanuel
Friday, December 27, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- Music at Emmanuel presents the thirteenth annual Yuletide Baroque:Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas, featuring special
A Christmas Carol – One day only at Orcas Center
Sunday, December 15, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center is pleased to welcome the San Juan Community Theatre to Center Stage in a one-time presentation of the
Editorial | What the smell is going on?
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- Step through the door of any store -- even on our pure island -- and you may be met by odors that either you like or not,
Community Church presents An American Christmas
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley, Winter, by Albert Bierstadt AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS is a fun and lively performance of early American music from New England, Appalachian, and
Bring Food Bank donation to Olga Holiday Potluck
Saturday, December 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for a merry time at the Olga Holiday Potluck, Saturday, December 14 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins
Welcome flat Ed Lago, newest member of the GiveOrcas flat family
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) welcomes “Flat Ed,” the full-size, cardboard cutout of community member Ed Lago who will champion this year’s GiveOrcas Holiday
Moran teams with Community Foundation for needed repairs, improvements
Local lumber to be used for construction -- from Sandra Talt for Friends of Moran -- During this Thanksgiving season, our gratitude naturally goes out to those who contribute so generously to the park. These contributors
Time to deck your halls with wreaths aplenty
-- from Karen Meng for Orcas Montessori School -- The holidays are upon us, and now is a great time to deck the halls with wreaths aplenty. Check an item off your holiday to-do list
Next Meeting of the Minds topic to be Mt. Constitution tower
Wednesday, December 18, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Meeting of the Minds series of lectures continues at Orcas Senior Center. This season, in partnership
Christmas tree sale is also a Winter Festival and fundraiser for Salmonberry
Saturday, December 14, 12 - 4 p.m., Lum Farm on Coffelt Farm Preserve -- from Mandy Troxel -- Christmas Tree sales are underway. Fresh and sustainably harvested Grand, Noble, and Douglas Firs are being sold at
