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
Library Fair upcoming; Who wouldn’t want a deal on a good book?
Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- Be a part of a great summer event and check out the Orcas Library’s Library Fair
Indian raiders? Where?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Note that I'll be using the Politically Incorrect word, "Indian." It's the word that was in common usage when the events in this story took place, and, anyway,
Experts on immigration and refugee policy to speak
Tuesday, July 30, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be hosting a presentation by two experts on immigration, refugee
Health district to hire consultant to advise on lowering overall medical care costs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their regular meeting on July 16, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District considered a number of topics of interest to the public. Consultant.
Annual Co-op seaweed excursion tradition back by popular demand
Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join us for this special hands-on learning opportunity! Annual Tradition. New Location. Seaweed Excursion with
National Park Service, San Juan Islands Museum of Art present special artist-in-residence exhibition
Honoring the Pig War 160th anniversary -- from Brandon Cadwell, San Juan Island National Historical Park -- The National Park Service and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art are presenting a special exhibition of
Orcas Center: The island’s thriving ‘third place’
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As you think of how you spend your day, chances are that you have at least two anchors in your schedule. Your “First Place”, which is your
Upcoming Market Day at Emmanuel Episcopal Church has something for everyone
Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Lynn Baker for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- Market Day, the annual sale at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, offers more than ever Saturday, July
Empower, explore, discover the storyteller in you at this upcoming Nancy Wang workshop
Friday, August 2, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Ever wanted to tell a compelling tale, personal story, legend, myth, or folk tale? Ever wanted
State Veterinarian: No rabbits at San Juan County Fair this year
Confirmed case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease on Orcas -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- We are sad to hear the news that there has been a confirmed case of the Rabbit
Orcas Center art in August will preview upcoming Studio Tour
Friday, July 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The art of the 32 talented island artists who are participating in this year's Orcas Island Studio Tour will be on display at Orcas
Learn to stay hydrated to stay healthy in Food Co-op class
Thursday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join Regina Zwilling at the Odd Fellows Kitchen for this fun workshop on Thursday, July 25, 5:30-7:30
Next up at ATOI: ‘The Roommate’ by Jen Silverman
Friday - Sunday, July 26 - 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present the second show in its summer Readers Theater series
Letter to Editor | Thank you and please prepare for changes
-- from Lisa Byers for OPAL -- Thank you to each and every person who donated in order to get April’s Grove under construction. The recent fundraising activities with the Community Foundation and donations from
Update from OIHCD Board gives look forward to island life without Kaiser Permanente
-- from Anne Presson, Orcas Island Health Care District -- The OIHCD Board understands that concerns around the availability of individual insurance is top of mind for islanders following Kaiser Permanente's announcement they will not
This week’s school tour features gorgeous gym flooring
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent --
