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
It’s off to the races in West Sound for Martin 242 North American Championship
Friday - Sunday, June 28 – 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Sound -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Martin 242 North American Championship races will take place in West Sound
Orcas Elementary celebrates volunteers
-- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- On Friday, June 14, Orcas Island Elementary School spent the morning recognizing its volunteers in a variety of ways. We want to say thank you to all
Community Church to host public lecture on Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Saturday, June 22, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Community Church -- On Saturday, June 22, at 4 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church will present a public lecture entitled “The
Survey says … Fair Feud needs your help
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Fair planning is underway, and we would like your help by answering these important questions to our Fair Feud survey. During Fair week, you can watch
Orcas Center in search of front-of-the house volunteers
-- from Orcas Center -- Orcas Center's front-of-the-house team is known for making the theatre a welcoming place for all visitors. We are currently in need of additional front-of-the-house staff: House Managers, Ushers, Box-Office, and
Celebrate last day of school with medicine wheel ceremony
Wednesday, June 19, 1:15 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Labyrinth — from Lili Hein — The last day of school is Wednesday, June 19 noon dismissal! Let's celebrate freedom with the children and the nearing of summer
A poem for the spirit
-- posted by request -- For Calling the Spirit Back from Wandering the Earth in Its Human Feetby Joy Harjo Put down that bag of potato chips, that white bread, that bottle of pop.Turn
Step into other worlds at 2019 Orcas garden tour
Saturday/Sunday, June 29 - 30, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- Each garden begins life as a vision in the mind of its gardener. Soil, sun,
Odd, isn’t it? Orcas Solstice Parade to celebrate 21 years
Saturday, June 22, noon, beautiful downtown Eastsound -- from Laura Gibbons -- Everyone is invited to celebrate the 21st Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 22nd at noon in Eastsound. The theme is “Carnival
First ever Orcas pride event coming to Village Green
Sunday, June 23, 12 - 5 p.m., Village Green -- from Laura Kussman -- Calling all Orcas Island allies! Time to dust off those pride flags from 2013 and fly them free. The inaugural Orcas
Voices will again gather at Lime Kiln State Park to sing to the orca
Saturday, June 22, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln State Park -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at
Workshop: It’s never too early to complete an advance directive
PeaceHealth offers free advance care planning workshops Wednesday, June 26, 6 - 8 p.m., Mullis Center -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- When it comes to advance care planning, statistics show that there is
Orcas Family Health, in partnership, offering more extensive X-Ray imaging
Fridays, June 21, July 5, July 19 -- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- More extensive X Ray imaging will be available at Orcas Family Health Center(OFHC) on at least three Fridays this
Health District has new contract with U-Dub
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After months of negotiations, commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) agreed to sign a contract with UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) for UWNC’s 2020 fiscal
In Memoriam | Irene Sina (Brudie) Fisher
-- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- Irene Sina (Brudie) Fisher died at home on Orcas Island on June 8, 2019. She was born on August 19, 1926, the daughter of Sigurd and Ingerid (Jensen) Brudie
Run or walk to support Funhouse in annual 5K July 4th run
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- Runners and walkers, please join us for the 8th Annual Funhouse 4th of July 5K. The race starts promptly at 9 a.m., on
