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
Editorial | What the smell is going on?
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- Step through the door of any store -- even on our pure island -- and you may be met by odors that either you like or not,
Community Church presents An American Christmas
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley, Winter, by Albert Bierstadt AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS is a fun and lively performance of early American music from New England, Appalachian, and
Bring Food Bank donation to Olga Holiday Potluck
Saturday, December 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for a merry time at the Olga Holiday Potluck, Saturday, December 14 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins
Welcome flat Ed Lago, newest member of the GiveOrcas flat family
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) welcomes “Flat Ed,” the full-size, cardboard cutout of community member Ed Lago who will champion this year’s GiveOrcas Holiday
Moran teams with Community Foundation for needed repairs, improvements
Local lumber to be used for construction -- from Sandra Talt for Friends of Moran -- During this Thanksgiving season, our gratitude naturally goes out to those who contribute so generously to the park. These contributors
Time to deck your halls with wreaths aplenty
-- from Karen Meng for Orcas Montessori School -- The holidays are upon us, and now is a great time to deck the halls with wreaths aplenty. Check an item off your holiday to-do list
Next Meeting of the Minds topic to be Mt. Constitution tower
Wednesday, December 18, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Meeting of the Minds series of lectures continues at Orcas Senior Center. This season, in partnership
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,
