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 Choral Society sings “Comfort and Joy”
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Celebrate the season with joyous song, as the Orcas Choral Society presents its
Introduce yourself to Veggie Potluck
Sunday, December 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering is on the first Sunday of every month, celebrating a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation,
Honoring our Mercy Pilots who go above and beyond
Sunday, November 24, 10 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Barbara and David Evans -- Above and Beyond. . .That describes the volunteer work of the Orcas Mercy Pilots. Today, on this Sunday before Thanksgiving, November
Merry Christmas — and all that jazz!
Sunday, December 22, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Rosario Music Room -- from Kristen Wilson for Orcas Island Jazz Festival -- An Orcas Island Jazz Festival Christmas Concert will light up the holidays on Sunday,
Search for common ground is theme at Emmanuel event on Saturday
Shining Our Light On Mother Earth Saturday, November 23, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall Join us at the Parish Hall, Eastsound on Saturday at 2 p.m. to celebrate our unity and diversity, search for common
Orcas Door to Door will bring you to the holidays
-- from Sara Pelfrey for Orcas Door to Door -- Holidays can be a lonely time, especially when you don’t have a way to hop in the car and join in the holiday cheer. Orcas
Statewide campaign serves students with most to gain, but least likely to apply for financial aid
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Education organizations and advocates across Washington have a message for students: there’s money for you to continue your education and training beyond high school, and we want to help
Orcas Youth Chorus forms, invites all students to sing along
All students—Grades 6-12, Home-Schooled, OISD, Spring Street School, Oasis, OCS and Salmonberry -- from Tom Baldwin for Orcas Youth Chorus -- Choral singing is a team sport—it is impossible for an individual singer to make
Olga Store grant nearly matched; offer to be made soon
Only 10 days left to donate -- from Friends of Olga Store Building -- We believe in ... public spaces amidst this privatizing world,vibrant local culture,the magic of sending snail mail,the generosity and power of
Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County
Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community
Micro views: Threats & prospects on climate change
Food for Thought at San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Robert Dash provokes a compelling look at essential foods at the San Juan
Gratitude is theme of upcoming Slapin art workshop retreat
Sunday, December 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Lodge at North Beach Inn -- from Susan Slapin -- Art Workshop Retreat: Theme is Gratitude All levels welcome!with Artist Susan Slapin at the Lodge at North Beach
Peace Island emergency department recognized for excellence in patient experience
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns two national honors -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of
Health Care District adopts 2020 budget, levy
Continues to collect information on options to increase reimbursements -- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- November 5 was the official day for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to adopt their 2020
Holiday traditions at Orcas Center bring a festive spirit to the islands
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As the days grow shorter and nights get colder, Orcas Center helps keep holiday spirit alive through song, music, and dance. There are many traditional holiday concerts,
Touch. Sea. Feel. This kelp bed glows at night
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Looking up through this art installation, we are presented the illusion of being submerged midst the kelp, under water. Changing light throughout the
