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
OPALCO moving offices due to septic system failure
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The septic system for OPALCO’s 1970s Eastsound offices has failed. The headquarters building will be closed for about six months beginning September 10 to replace the system and repair
Charlotte’s Closet to feature free, new, used clothing just for girls
-- from Dawn Parnell for Charlotte's Closet -- “When you look good you feel good,” stated Dawn Parnell, who is behind the Charlotte’s Closet Retail store just for girls. That one special item can make
Meet Jeremy Stickney, elementary school custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? No, not at the moment. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? •Hiking/backpacking/camping •Searching for sea glass on the beaches around the island.
Letter to Editor | The world is a better place with music
-- from Anita Orne for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- As the final notes of the 2019 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival fade away, their echo and our memory of the music sustains us
Health Care District advisory: Be on top of your children’s vaccines
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Get a jump start on all things back to school. Schedule an appointment now to review the vaccines your child may need for this
School Board meeting agenda
Thursday, August 22, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. Approve AgendaApprove Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of
Local NAPA store to celebrate 40 years in service to Orcas Island
Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., NAPA Auto Parts -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Perry Pugh, the owner of NAPA Auto Parts, is a long time local who opened his
Summer Film Series continues with ‘Biggest Little Farm’
Sunday, August 25, Dusk (8:30 p.m.-ish) at OrcaSong Farm -- from Sara Donnelly -- Our Summer Film Series Under The Stars continues on Sunday, August 25 with The Biggest Little Farm at OrcaSong Farm. Join
Orcasional Musings | It’s The Berries! Can They Think?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Sometimes I think that berry bushes are smarter than we are. The various wild Orcasian berries have discovered ways to coexist with very little conflict, while we humans
Beloved balladeer returns for Grange concert
Friday, August 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Ellie Hoague for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Connecticut-based folksinger Geoff Kaufman is coming to Orcas once again, to perform in a benefit concert at the Orcas
Master Gardeners await your plant, garden problems
Saturday, August 17, Orcas Farmers Market and Wednesday, August 21 11 - 1, Driftwood Nursery Bring your garden problems to the San Juan County Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market on the Orcas Village Green
Laura Viers’ charismatic music an antidote for turbulent times
Friday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- A prolific songwriter for nearly twenty years, Laura Veirs has forged a career as a musical storyteller exploring themes of
Meet James Taylor, new high school custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? Not at the moment, but we will bring our new puppy home in September. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Anything outdoors,
Health Commissioners discuss consultants, town halls, the roof
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Driven by rising costs and service limitations, the Orcas Island Health Care District has been exploring all its options in supporting health care in rural areas. Commissioners
Senior Center + Boathouse Cider Works + local apples = heirloom Senior Cider
-- from Libby Garcia, Boathouse Cider Works and Vicki O’Keefe, Orcas Senior Center -- Boathouse Cider Works is teaming up with Orcas Senior Center to create a special cider batch using local seniors' apples. One
Wildlife 100 tour of San Juans is this Sunday
Sunday, August 18, 6 a.m., Wildlife Cycles -- from Vicki Leimback for Wildlife Cycles -- On Sunday, August 18, Wildlife Cycles hosts our 28th annual *Wildlife 100* tour of the San Juan Islands. The Tour will
