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
Olga Store grant nearly matched; offer to be made soon
Only 10 days left to donate -- from Friends of Olga Store Building -- We believe in ... public spaces amidst this privatizing world,vibrant local culture,the magic of sending snail mail,the generosity and power of
Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County
Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community
Micro views: Threats & prospects on climate change
Food for Thought at San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Robert Dash provokes a compelling look at essential foods at the San Juan
Gratitude is theme of upcoming Slapin art workshop retreat
Sunday, December 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Lodge at North Beach Inn -- from Susan Slapin -- Art Workshop Retreat: Theme is Gratitude All levels welcome!with Artist Susan Slapin at the Lodge at North Beach
Peace Island emergency department recognized for excellence in patient experience
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns two national honors -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of
Health Care District adopts 2020 budget, levy
Continues to collect information on options to increase reimbursements -- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- November 5 was the official day for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to adopt their 2020
Holiday traditions at Orcas Center bring a festive spirit to the islands
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As the days grow shorter and nights get colder, Orcas Center helps keep holiday spirit alive through song, music, and dance. There are many traditional holiday concerts,
Touch. Sea. Feel. This kelp bed glows at night
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Looking up through this art installation, we are presented the illusion of being submerged midst the kelp, under water. Changing light throughout the
First Nations speaker to discuss sacred cedars
Friday November 22, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- David Bodaly (Spirit Wolf) is a Snuneymuxw (Snoo-NAI-muk / Snuh-NAY-mow) First Nation Member and is a renowned storyteller. The cedar is
Letter to Editor | There’s some really bad air over the San Juans
-- from Jeff Bossler -- With the exception of a few weak fronts moving through, most of the past four weeks have been marked by very bad air over the San Juan Islands … specifically
Genealogy Club to discuss taking DNA to the next level
Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Have you or a family member ever had your DNA tested or have you wondered about the benefits of testing?
School Board meeting agenda
Monday, November 18, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas School District -- AGENDA 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING – School Library. Approve AgendaConsent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the
Olga Symphony in annual concert with friends
Friday - Saturday, November 29 - 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anita Orne for Olga Symphony -- Join the Olga Symphony for their traditional Thanksgiving weekend concert at Orcas Center on Friday and
Country Corner celebrates its 4 millionth customer
-- from Liz Longworth for Country Corner -- Robert Decker has been a patron of ours since Eastsound Station. He comes in every day and we were so happy to learn that he was our
Choral Society carolers eager to warm Orcas spirits
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- This year, kick off your holidays with real, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, as carolers from the Orcas Choral Society raise a joyful noise at three free Eastsound
Children’s handmade crafts to be featured in this upcoming holiday market
Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Rachel Bishop -- Are you looking for a unique and affordable gift for Christmas? Then look no further. The 7th Annual Children's Christmas Market