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
All in a day’s work at Orcas Fire & Rescue
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue had two periods Friday with overlapping emergencies. The first two were cardiac calls. Both required treatment by EMS and transport by air
Giving Garden distributes 100 lbs of fresh, organic produce to the community
Sustainability workshops offered -- from Alex Tamayo Wolf for Giving Garden -- In just four months, the Giving Garden, which is one of four garden beds in the Enchanted Food Forest at Orcas Christian School, distributed
Emmanuel’s bell will toll to mark 400 years since first slave arrived in America
Sunday, August 25, 12 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Deborah Sparks for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Bishop James B. Magness invite Episcopal churches to
Stroll SJIMA exhibits to the strains of four-hand piano
Friday, September 6, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The Archipelago Collective will present an informal concert at
Book now: Mammogram van returning to Senior Center in September
Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness will be bringing the latest in digital mammography to Orcas Senior Center on Monday, September
Meet Madden Surbaugh, new OISD Food Service Director
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? I have a six-year-old 70 lb. lab/shepherd mix named Zoe. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Food is my biggest interest -
OPALCO moving offices due to septic system failure
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The septic system for OPALCO’s 1970s Eastsound offices has failed. The headquarters building will be closed for about six months beginning September 10 to replace the system and repair
Charlotte’s Closet to feature free, new, used clothing just for girls
-- from Dawn Parnell for Charlotte's Closet -- “When you look good you feel good,” stated Dawn Parnell, who is behind the Charlotte’s Closet Retail store just for girls. That one special item can make
Meet Jeremy Stickney, elementary school custodian
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have pets? No, not at the moment. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? •Hiking/backpacking/camping •Searching for sea glass on the beaches around the island.
Letter to Editor | The world is a better place with music
-- from Anita Orne for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- As the final notes of the 2019 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival fade away, their echo and our memory of the music sustains us
Health Care District advisory: Be on top of your children’s vaccines
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Get a jump start on all things back to school. Schedule an appointment now to review the vaccines your child may need for this
School Board meeting agenda
Thursday, August 22, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. Approve AgendaApprove Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of
Local NAPA store to celebrate 40 years in service to Orcas Island
Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., NAPA Auto Parts -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Perry Pugh, the owner of NAPA Auto Parts, is a long time local who opened his
Summer Film Series continues with ‘Biggest Little Farm’
Sunday, August 25, Dusk (8:30 p.m.-ish) at OrcaSong Farm -- from Sara Donnelly -- Our Summer Film Series Under The Stars continues on Sunday, August 25 with The Biggest Little Farm at OrcaSong Farm. Join
Orcasional Musings | It’s The Berries! Can They Think?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| Sometimes I think that berry bushes are smarter than we are. The various wild Orcasian berries have discovered ways to coexist with very little conflict, while we humans
Beloved balladeer returns for Grange concert
Friday, August 23, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Ellie Hoague for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Connecticut-based folksinger Geoff Kaufman is coming to Orcas once again, to perform in a benefit concert at the Orcas
