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
Call for Photographers Who Print
-- from Dave Kosiur and Derk Jager -- If you are a photographer who prints, join us. More and more photos are being viewed on computers and smartphones than ever before, yet there’s a time
A Turning Point in Health District–UW Negotiations
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After a lot of work by both parties in March, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the management of UW Neighborhood Clinics
Genealogy Club to Discuss DNA in Genealogy Research
Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have
Navy Announces Record of Decision for Growler Environmental Impact Statement
-- from Public Affairs Office, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command -- After carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmentalconsequences of the proposed action analyzed in the Growler FinalEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Navy has made
Committee Forms to Save Olga Post Office
Sunday March 17, 3- 4 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Clarissa Liening -- SLast year Olga residents learned that their beloved post office was in jeopardy of closing when the property that US Postal
Guest Opinion: The Impetus for After-Hours Urgent Care on Orcas Island
-- by Vincent Shu, MD -- Despite there have been heated discussions and negotiations in the recent months between OIHCD and UW Orcas Clinic specific to the need of after hours/urgent care, OIHCD commissioners have
St. Patrick’s Day Craic Promises Fun, Good Times, Live Music, Corn Beef, Guinness
Sunday, March 17, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., Whitehorse Pub -- from Rachel Bishop -- Live Irish Music on St Patrick's Day. Sunday March 17 at the Whitehorse Crow Valley String Band will be joined by
Free Kids’ Fest Events at Upcoming Lit Fest
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF), an annual celebration of literature and community in an inspiringly beautiful place, is continuing its commitment to children and
Letter to Editor | Thank You to Orcas Community for Strong Support of School Music
– from Miriam Ziegler, President, Music Advocacy Group – The Orcas community enjoyed a real musical treat on Sunday, March 3 — the 22nd Annual Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Benefit Concert for the OISD
Annual Spring Brunch Benefit with Chef Christina Orchid Upcoming
Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The now legendary Spring Brunch with Chef Christina Orchid, a benefit for Meals on Wheels and
Letter to Editor | Orcas School Traffic Safety a Priority
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Over the past several months, I have been addressing a traffic safety issue at the intersection of School Road and Madrona Street. This has been an ongoing
Food Bank Bits and Bites…
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Food Bank -- The Orcas Island Food Bank loves sharing its news and people with our wonderful community! Here’s what’s been happening lately… Featured Food Bank Personality! We thought
Weeds or Wildflowers? Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening
Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener with a master’s degree in Botany on Wednesday,
Growler Flight and Operations Expansion Decision Dismisses State, Community Opposition
Sound Defense Alliance will continue to fight In an unprecedented move and over the objections of thousands of citizens and local, state and federal officials, the Navy formalized its decision to add 36 EA-18G “Growlers”
Welcome to Medicare. Now What?
Monday, March 25, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are about to join Medicare. Medicare is a different medical insurance
Museums Director to Speak at Orcas Rotary
March 15, 5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is
