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
Odd Fellows the hot place to be on a rainy Saturday night
It's warm and dry inside Saturday, February 8, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Has winter been too long and too cold? Well, here is something that will warm you up. On
Visual Arts Committee seeks fiber art pieces for March show
-- from Kathy Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- Orcas Island has a wealth of artists who create with fiber in a variety of ways, weaving, knitting, felting, quilting, sewing and others. The Visual Arts Committee at
John Geyman, M.D. announces publication of ‘Long-Term Care in America’
-- from Emily Geyman -- A long-time writer about U.S. health care, Dr. Geyman examines the problems which face persons needing long-term care, offers suggestions and resources for making decisions, describes available government and community
It’s award season for tree-loving, bunny-hugging, dirt worshipers
-- from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Don’t forget -- it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to
Dog whistles and cat calls: Modern signs, symbols, signals of hate
A presentation by Clyde W. Ford Saturday February 8, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- From hand gestures to tattoos to code-words, author and scholar, Clyde W. Ford, examines
School Board shares agenda for upcoming all-day meeting
Thursday, February 6, 10 a.m., School District Office -- from Orcas School Board -- A special School Board meeting is scheduled tomorrow as the board sets aside time for a learning tour and a budget
Join Stephanie for what you didn’t know about Tai Chi
Sunday, February 23, 1 - 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Stephanie Rosenblatt -- Join accredited Master Instructor Stephanie for an interactive presentation about her understanding and unique approach to Wu Style Tai Chi. Bring
Soul-lifting Nashville singer-songwriter coming to Grange
Sunday, February 23, 4 p.m. Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel, House Concerts & Such -- For the first time on Orcas Island, internationally touring Nashville singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock, accompanied by Mike Lindauer, will be
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
