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.”
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Because no one is above the law, Orcas rallies in favor of impeachment
-- from David Turnoy -- Between 50 and 60 hardy souls attended the Eastsound impeachment rally Tuesday evening, December 17, at the Village Green. The message is pretty simple: the president used military aid to pressure
Consultants offer Health District details, advice on health-care solutions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- For the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, December has been a month of digging deep into what potential structures would work best for providing
Village Green impeachment rally because nobody is above the law
Tuesday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Village Green -- from David Turnoy -- We will be holding an event in support of impeachment in Eastsound on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 at the Village Green. The president
Victorian Valley Chapel doors open for meditation
Open December 23 - 25 -- from Sara Dailey-Smith -- The Smith family would like to thank the Orcas Community for its gentle and considerate care of the Victorian Valley Chapel over the 22 years
State Supreme Court rules against County in 9-0 verdict
SJC Public Records Ordinance declared invalid -- from Nicholas Power, Attorney -- On December 12, 2019, in a rare unanimous opinion, San Juan County lost at the Washington State Supreme Court in a case brought
People’s choice awards, artists’ registry show at SJIMA opens soon
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Serenity by Bonita Diemoz The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is dedicated to supporting the local San Juan Islands art community each year
Orcasional Musings | The Peacock
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Long ago and far away—well, maybe about 15 years ago and across Horseshoe Highway from the golf course—a neighbor kept an avian menagerie of sorts. The most visible
Generous Santa last seen at Island Market
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- He was seen at Island Market! While members of the Food Bank Board were sitting at the table occasionally set up at Island Market during its year end
School Board to meet
Thursday, December 19, Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- 1. APPROVE Minutes for NOV 18, 2019 Special (Monthly) Mtg. (2a.); DEC 5th Special Mtg (2b). 2. APPROVE overnight field trip to
Harold Barbour will again read A Child’s Christmas in Wales for the community
Tuesday, December 24, 3:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for this joyful and beloved tradition of Howard Barbour reading Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales." As you
Whale of a Show auditions – Calling all adult performers
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- It’s time once again for Whale of a Show! For over 15 years, Whale of a Show has featured youth of all ages sharing their passions and
Island Market is getting an exciting new makeover
-- from Jacob Linnes for Island Market -- This winter we are investing back into our community by bringing some exciting new features to your local market. Our goal with these renovations is to make
Emmanuel hosting traditional Advent service
Sunday, December 15, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Please join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for a traditional Advent service of lessons and carols with scripture readings and sacred
Genealogy Club looks to track down some rascally ancestors
Tuesday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Curious to see if you can find some of your more rascally ancestors? Please,
Sadie Bailey’s arts, crafts at Historical Museum
-- from Carol Kulminski for Historical Museum -- Sadie Bailey is showing her colorful cards, prints, magnets, small quilts, and other handcrafted items at the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Purchase a fun, original holiday gift
In Memoriam | Rolf Nedelmann, 1934-2019
-- from the family of Rolf Nedelmann -- Rolf Nedelmann passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2019. He was in Seattle, surrounded by family and the warm thoughts of many who loved
