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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Meet new Funhouse community engagement, development director
-- from Nicole Spinogatti, Funhouse Commons -- Hi!My name is Nicole Spinogatti and I am very excited to become a part of the Funhouse team as the Community Engagement & Development Director. I moved to
Save the date and bring your stuff; Olga Daze approaches
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze. This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 20, rain or shine. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a quilt raffle, fun for
Author launches ‘Warhead’ book tour at Darvill’s
Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m., Darvill's -- from Ayn Gailey -- Darvill’s Bookstore will host the launch of author Jeff Henigson’s young adult memoir, Warhead, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Jeff is the son of Phyllis
It’s time for a community conversation on vacation rentals
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Yonatan Aldort, Janet Alderton, Jennifer Barcelos, Lisa Byers, Andrea Cohen, Toby Cooper, Andrew Hursh, Michael Johnson, Artha F. Kass, Mark Mayer, Gregory Oaksen,
Rock Island hauls in some state / national awards
-- from Rock Island Communications -- BroadbandNow is a small team of data scientists, researchers, and telecom experts. They are champions for broadband consumers bringing transparency in government data and research, aggregating customer reviews and ratings,
Solstice 2019 through the lens of Susan Slapin
-- from Susan Slapin -- The sun was out, the colors were vibrant, the smiles contagious at the 2019 Solstice Parade on Saturday. Susan Slapin's camera captured some vivid images for our memory books.
This week’s school tour shows ever more progress
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- This week’s update on school construction currently underway gives us a view of progress in the gym and out on the new athletic track.
Community Church invites children to Roar VBS: Life is wild, God is good.
Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Community Church -- from Stephanie Moss for Orcas Community Church -- A summer kids’ event called Roar VBS will be hosted at the
ATOI Summer Readers Theater series begins with performances of ‘2 Across’
Friday - Sunday, July 5 - 7, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Janet (Suzanne Gropper) and Josh (Tom Fiscus) work on their crossword puzzles in "2
Orcasional Musings | Orcasian? What’s that?
First in a series of Orcasional Musings ||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Almost 20 years ago, I was one of the supervisors who helped our federal government take the Orcas Island census. I
Funhouse Summer Day Camp has spots available
-- from Funhouse staff -- Funhouse Summer Day Camps are a great place for kids 1st grade age and up to come play with friends, learn about what makes them unique, explore beaches, the world,
School Board holding regular meeting on Thursday
Thursday, June 27, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School Board will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 27, in the school library
Letter to Editor | Medevac denials by Kaiser causing local crisis
-- from John Geyman, M.D. -- The recent denials of many medevac flights by Kaiser Permanente, followed by its withdrawal as the only option for health insurance in San Juan County starting in 2020, poses
PeaceHealth Peace Island receives QUEST national value, improvement awards
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor was recognized with a Premier, Inc. QUEST® award for High-Value Healthcare for a third time in four years. Additionally, the island’s
Early registration open for Co-op seaweed hike, harvest
Register now - Early Bird $10 off before June 21, Summer Solstice Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join us for this special hands-on
Gov. Inslee and AG Ferguson release statements on today’s Title X court ruling
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released statements today on a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that allows the Trump administration to go forward with