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
Open Mic Returns to Grange on Third Tuesday
Tuesday, January 15, 6:45 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- We are again holding an acoustic, family friendly Open Mic at the Grange on January 15th. Bring your songs and instruments. Sign-ups open
JP & OK Rhythm Boys Join in Random Howse Last Hurrah
Saturday, January 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- For over half a decade, April and Clyde Duke have operated Random Howse in Eastsound, bringing music, dances, theater, food, drink,
“Man Made” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Center
Opening, Friday, February 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Youngren -- The Man-Made show last year was a huge success both in the quality and quantity of the work submitted. We hope
Sam Gailey Releases Second Novel
Tuesday, January 15, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Sam Gailey -- On Tuesday, January 15, at 6 pm, Darvill's Bookstore will host a free intimate conversation with local author Samuel W. Gailey to celebrate the release of his
Make A New Year’s Safety Resolution — For the Kids
-- from Keith Whitaker for Orcas Island School District -- As island children return to school, we are asking that everyone take a moment to consider their safety as they wait for and board the
Grandmothers and Abuelas Lead the Way in Aiding Asylum-seekers
-- from Lornet Turnbull of Yes! magazine -- Every morning, Bonita Amaro and her sister Yolanda Sanchez arrive at the Greyhound bus station in Sacramento to greet asylum-seekers passing through on their way to sponsors’
Garden Club Growing Native: Wildflowers of the Salish Sea
Wednesday, January 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Eliza Habegger on Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center.
Community Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Natalie Menacho of PACE (Political Action + Civic Engagement)-- Community resilience is important! - Especially for islanders! Please join us for the first
My New Year’s Gift to You
-- by Lin McNulty Managing Editor -- Think 2018 was a crazy year? Yeah, me, too. Are you concerned that 2019 may be even crazier? Chances are that feeling in your gut is correct; after
Northwest Connoisseurs Embraces Island Roots with Brand New Look
-- from Northwest Connoisseurs -- Northwest Connoisseurs, Orcas Island’s first cannabis producer/processor, is launching a new, cohesive look for its brand. In October, they celebrated their 4 year anniversary and felt it’s time to mature
Agreement Closer Between UW, Health District
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their December 18 meeting, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and the UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC) got a step closer to agreeing on medical services
CenturyLink Loses 911 Capability Overnight
-- by Lin McNulty -- CenturyLink experienced outages with some 911 lines across the country on Thursday night and into Friday morning, affecting our San Juan County 911 service. Locally, 911 service was restored in
It’s Like Pulling Teeth – and Free
Monday, January 14, Dr. Triplett's Offce -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday January 14 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and
Submissions Open for PlayFest 2019
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Calling all writers! PlayFest 2019 is in the works and you are invited to submit your short play for consideration in next year's culmination
Committee Helps Plan Transition for Montessori Classroom in 2019-2020
-- from Eric Webb for Orcas Island School District -- At the December 18 meeting of the Orcas Island School Board, the School District-appointed Montessori Steering Committee reported on its ongoing discussions and recommendations for
Hospital District Sets 2019 Meeting Schedule at Two Per Month
-- from Anne Presson for San Juan County Public Hospital District -- At their Regular Board meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners of the OIHCD approved their 2019 Meetings Calendar. They also passed a Resolution to
