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
Orcas Recycling asks for help to fix recycling
-- from Orcas Recycling/The Exchange -- The political and ecological challenges we face today can be overwhelming. The problems are vast, spanning the globe. We all know that we need to act, but how can we
Orcasional Musings | The Patos Light
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Today, the lighthouse on Patos Island is merely a museum, an artifact of an earlier way of life. But not too long ago, besides the lighthouse and foghorn,
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Santa sails in to Orcas Landing
-- from Kathleen Overby -- If they didn't have smiles before they got there, Orcas Islanders dug them out of their pockets to gather and greet the Lions Club Santa ship as it sailed in to
Ready to plunge into 2020?
Wednesday, January 1, 11 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Rowing Team -- The Orcas Island Rowing team will host its annual Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. sharp! This is a
Hedrick Smith launches ‘Democracy Rebellion’ film
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Exciting news! For three years, I’ve been criss-crossing the country with my camera crew and producer Susan Gray, filming citizen reformers in action, interviewing grassroots activists, and editing our footage
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
