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
SJIMA Celebrates Local Artists Sam Connery, Mary Ann Rock
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is presenting A Celebration for the Community opening December 20, 2018 and running until January
Health District Has a Contract with Orcas Family Health Center
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) reached another milestone on November 13, signing a contract with one of the island’s two major medical providers, the Orcas
Sometimes: A Poem
--reprinted upon request - - Sometimes things don't go, after all, from bad to worse. Some years, muscadel faces down frost; green thrives; the crops don't fail, sometimes a man aims high, and all goes
Share Your Thankfulness With Community at Annual Potluck Dinner
Thursday, November 22, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at 4:30
Orcas Issues New and Views Retrospective: 2011 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2011 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: New Fire Station opens in
Volunteer Event: Turtleback Mountain Preserve
Saturday, December 1, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Turtleback South Trailhead -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Meet your new Orcas Stewardship Staff and throw in a little habitat restoration
Last Call for Food Co-op Community Hero Application Submissions
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” “Register Round Up” and “Coins for Community.” Selected organizations will be the
Orcas Issues New and Views Retrospective: 2010 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2010 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: We built new homes at
Holiday Art Walk a Village-wide, Two-day Event
Friday - Saturday, November 23 - 24 11, a.m. - 3 p.m., Eastsound -- from Michele Wiley -- Stroll shops, studios and galleries of Eastsound to your heart's content. Enjoy music and entertainment, refreshments and
Library to Hold Annual Holiday Tea
Saturday, December 1, 12 - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Madeline Sheplor for Friends of Orcas Library -- The Friends of the Orcas Island Library will hold their annual Holiday Tea on Saturday December
November: A Time for Memories and Gratitude
--by Margie Doyle -- I'm indulging myself at Enzo's with a latte and a bagel, taking my time to respond to my emails, and enjoying the nostalgic version of the Byrd's "To Everything There Is
Third Tuesday is Open Mic at the Grange
Tuesday, November 20, 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Join us for Open Mic at The Grange, as a performer or as audience, in one of the most acoustically-satisfying spaces on the
Peace Island Medical Center Receives Guardian of Excellence Award
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor has been named a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. This award is
Seniors Visit Local Orcas Entrepreneur
-- from Vicki O'Keefe for Orcas Senior Center -- As part of a Orcas Senior Center series of small after lunch trips to local businesses, the seniors visited the Girl Meets Dirt enterprise on Lover’s
Past, Present and Future: Orcas Issues Serves Us
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last night Orcas Issues News and Views celebrated our 10th anniversary with an Orcas-style potluck party at the Odd Fellows Hall. We invited over 300 of our subscribers and we're
Join Adoption Celebration at Superior Court
Friday, November 30, 3 p.m., San Juan Superior Court -- from Jane Severin for Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior Court and Juvenile Court Services will host an adoption celebration on Friday, November 30,
