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
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
Olga Store grant is matched, proceeding with offer
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- The Friends of Olga Store are announcing that $650,000 in pledges, loans, and donations has been reached for purchase of the Olga Store. They are now prepared
Orcas Island Community Church to present “Sing A Song Of Christmas”
Sunday December 8, 10 a.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Stephanie Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Take a step back in time at the community church, as children encourage others to use their
Letter to Editor | So much, so many to be thankful for
-- from Orcas Odd Fellows -- We would like to give thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Thanksgiving meal at the Odd Fellows Hall. We would like to extend gratitude for
At Orcas Landing, Santa will soon arrive by ship
Sunday, December 15, 12 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions Club -- Bringing Holiday Joy to the Pacific Northwest In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down
Come early! ATOI production this weekend now includes beer, cider, and pre-show live music
-- from Melinda Milligan for Actor's Theater of Orcas Island -- Actor's Theater of Orcas Island announces that beer and cider will be available for purchase at its upcoming production of “Winds In the Morning,”
School Board to meet for new member swearing-in
Thursday, December 5, 8:30 a.m., District Office -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting, along with a tour of Orcas Island Elementary School on Thursday, December 5. AGENDA
Garden Club welcomes The Nest for winter greenery demonstration
Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Cindy Morgan from Nest to our December 11 meeting in the
Food ‘matters’ discussion upcoming at Library
Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Public Library -- In a global world, food helps us share cultural traditions and practices. Rosedanie Cadet is an Orcas resident,
Put Whale Museum on your holiday to-do list
Saturday, December 7, 3 - 4 p.m. & Thursday, December 12, 5 - 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is excited to announce our events for the
Orcasional Musings | Golf ? Estates? What about that?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| The Orcas Island Golf Course started life as a mustard-growing operation, first homesteaded as farmland in the late 1800s. Then in 1961, the Blake family, originally from Canada,
Sheriff’s Report | November 20 – 26, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 20, 201919-009678 Child Abuse or Neglect 08:59:53 11/20/19A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of possible child abuse. The report was determined to be
Square off with Friday the 13th dance
Friday, December 13, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- Come join the Sassafrass Sisters for our big winter square dance! $10 sliding scale. No experience necessary, and no one
ATOI brings Lopez playwright’s holiday play to Grange stage
December 6 - 7, 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Come celebrate the holidays and be welcomed by live music and a glass
Salish Sea Youth Ballet to perform Friday Harbor Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jeanne Peihl for Salish Sea Youth Ballet -- Salish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2019 Friday
Chamber of Commerce bringing annual light to Village Green tree
Chamber seeking donations of cookies & treats... Lots of them! Friday, December 6, 3:45 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual
