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
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
Bring your white elephant to Senior Center for gift exchange
Sunday, December 22, 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us at Orcas Senior Center for a fun holiday gathering on Sunday, December 22 at 3:00pm. Turkey, ham,
Whale Museum hosting storykeeper stargazing event to honor SRKW babies
Friday, December 20, 4:30 p.m., American Camp -- from Tracie Merrell for The Whale Museum -- Please join The Whale Museum (TWM) at the first parking lot at South Beach, American Camp on San Juan
Learn to create ornaments, gifts from trash
Saturday, December 14 12 - 4 pm., the Exchange Annex -- Marta Nielson for ORS/Exchange -- The Exchange, in conjunction with “Sew For Zero Waste," is having an Ornament/Gift Making Workshop on Saturday, December 14
Hallelujah! Lend your voice to Messiah sing-along
Tuesday, December 17, 7 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Jan Ehrlichman for Orcas Community Church -- Join us in celebration of the holiday season with a Messiah sing-along at the Community Church on Tuesday,
The Nutcracker Ballet to be on screen at Orcas Center
Saturday, December 21, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Let your holiday spirit soar with the festive family-friendly screening of The Nutcracker, presented by the Bolshoi Ballet at Orcas
Letter to Editor | Vacationing in a fools’ paradise
-- from Tom Evans -- There is no better time than right now to save what all of us hold sacred about the beauty of the land, water, trees, mountains and shoreline of the San Juan Islands. It has
West Beach culvert replacement ribbon cutting planned for Wednesday
Wednesday, December 11, 1 p.m., West Beach / Enchanted Forest -- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan Public Works -- This is a friendly reminder that the ribbon-cutting for CRP 020701 West Beach Culvert Replacement
Eastsound Water membership fee increase coming soon
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- The cost of purchasing service from Eastsound Water is going up on January 1st. The rate change applies to the initial cost of membership or the upgrade
Due to demand, ATOI adds ‘Winds in the Morning’ performance to current schedule
-- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Islsnd -- Due to the high demand for tickets for our current production, "Winds in the Morning", The Actors Theater has added an additional performance this
American Red Cross recruiting Orcas Island volunteers
-- from Sidney Helsten for American Red Cross -- Join us! The American Red Cross is recruiting for volunteers on Orcas Island to join our Disaster Action Team. Help your neighbors by turning tragedy into
‘Winds in the Morning’ brings 1890s to Grange stage
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Entering the seating area of the Grange theater for the play WINDS IN THE MORNING gives one the feeling of entering into a miniature diorama of Port
