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
New book from Dr. John Geyman explores Trumpcare fiasco
-- from Emily Geyman -- Dr. Geyman has been writing about U.S. health care policy and reform since 2002. This book describes the health care situation in our country and the current proposals in Congress.
Orcas Historical Museum Cedar exhibit reception this Thursday
Reception: Thursday, June 13, 4-6 p.m. -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museum -- Cedar has been a “Tree of Life,” providing material for many uses. Humans have approached the cedar tree with respect,
Community Band prepares for annual spring concert
Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Just like the birds in spring tweet sweet melodies, the Orcas Island Community Band is sure to leave you humming and whistling
Orcas Island Community Church adds a second service
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Community Church now has two services on Sunday mornings. At 9:00 a.m., there is a service that is "more contemporary" and led by our worship band. At 10:45 a.m., there is a service that
Salish Sea Festival to give final performance for 2019
Saturday, June 22, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- In the eighth and final Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance on Orcas Island in 2019, harpsichordist Jonathan Oddie, violist and violinist
Time for summer family fun, exploring Salish Sea life at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- For families of all ages-join the fun. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Summer Family Art Days begin Saturday June 29th,
Orcas has its first professional cuddler
-- from Virginia Erhardt -- Our bodies are the homes of our spirits and souls. The potential for them to be havens and homecoming is always here in each moment when we choose to relate
SING FEST! just became a new quarterly event at Orcas Center
Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Deborah Sparks for Orcas Center -- SING FEST! is coming to Orcas Island on Sunday, June 30 at 5 p.m. in the Madrona Room at Orcas
This week’s school construction update
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- This week's update on school construction currently underway gives us a view of additional parking and traffic revisions underway.
Keep a spot open for a tour of these Orcas Island artists’ studios in August
Friday August 9 - Sunday August 11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- from Bruce Wilson for Orcas Artists' Studio Tour -- Thirty two premier Orcas Island artists and craftspeople will welcome the public into
Skagit Valley College announces dates for Commencement 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 p.m.,Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- Skagit Valley College is preparing for the College’s 92nd Annual Commencement ceremonies. Family and friends are invited to attend;
Singing, songwriting, shenanigan workshop just added to weekend lineup
Sunday, June 9, noon - 4 p.m. -- from Mandy Troxel -- Trying something new, creative, personal can be some of the bravest work you’ll ever do. And we believe that the best way to
Program increases access to locally grown foods
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services is partnering with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor and Orcas Island Community Foundation to offer Market Bucks at Farmers Markets on Orcas and
Letter to Editor | Senior Center thanks island donors
-- from Orcas Senior Center -- Board members and staff of Orcas Senior Center (OSC) nonprofit would like to thank our community and the Orcas Island Community Foundation for helping us raise $9,500 to support
Health care on Orcas at a crossroads
-- from Anne Presson, for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Orcas Island Health Care District (District) has now been officially operational for one year. To date, our primary focus has been on establishing the
Kruse Reviews: Two new books that memorialize D-Day
-- A book review by Jens Kruse -- This Thursday, June 6, 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. By way of remembrance and commemoration I read and would
