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
First Nations speaker to discuss sacred cedars
Friday November 22, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- David Bodaly (Spirit Wolf) is a Snuneymuxw (Snoo-NAI-muk / Snuh-NAY-mow) First Nation Member and is a renowned storyteller. The cedar is
Letter to Editor | There’s some really bad air over the San Juans
-- from Jeff Bossler -- With the exception of a few weak fronts moving through, most of the past four weeks have been marked by very bad air over the San Juan Islands … specifically
Genealogy Club to discuss taking DNA to the next level
Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Have you or a family member ever had your DNA tested or have you wondered about the benefits of testing?
School Board meeting agenda
Monday, November 18, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas School District -- AGENDA 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING – School Library. Approve AgendaConsent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the
Olga Symphony in annual concert with friends
Friday - Saturday, November 29 - 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anita Orne for Olga Symphony -- Join the Olga Symphony for their traditional Thanksgiving weekend concert at Orcas Center on Friday and
Country Corner celebrates its 4 millionth customer
-- from Liz Longworth for Country Corner -- Robert Decker has been a patron of ours since Eastsound Station. He comes in every day and we were so happy to learn that he was our
Choral Society carolers eager to warm Orcas spirits
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- This year, kick off your holidays with real, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, as carolers from the Orcas Choral Society raise a joyful noise at three free Eastsound
Children’s handmade crafts to be featured in this upcoming holiday market
Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Rachel Bishop -- Are you looking for a unique and affordable gift for Christmas? Then look no further. The 7th Annual Children's Christmas Market
@ Sea View for one night only: Scorsese’s The Irishman
Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, an epic saga of organized crime in
Special salon series reading upcoming at Kangaroo House
Saturday, November 16, 7 - 10 p.m., Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Artsmith cordially invites you to a special Salon Series reading with Jami Macarty and Debra
Reception to recognize Marsha & Bob Waunch for years of service
Sunday, November 17, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Mariann Carrasco for Orcas Animal Protection Society -- The Orcas Animal Protection Society is sponsoring a reception on Sunday November 17, from
Celebrate the life of Joan Pedrick
Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Celebrate Joan Pedrick's life on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Odd Fellows Hall, Orcas Island. Joan's favorite foods
Business owners, nonprofit leaders invited to risk reduction workshop
Thursday November 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m, Heritage Bank in Friday Haarbor -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Over 40% of small business owners in the U.S. report having been involved in
A new lease on life at 70 — Who me?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- Harriet and Daniel met while working in the financial industry. They’ve been married 20 years. Both in their mid-70’s now, they clearly state that who they are now is so
‘Sharing Paradise’ topic of upcoming LWV gathering
Monday, November 18, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host "Sharing Paradise: The Balance
Here’s the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee agenda
Wednesday, November 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Call to order is 4 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13 for the monthly
