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
Annual Spring Brunch Benefit with Chef Christina Orchid Upcoming
Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The now legendary Spring Brunch with Chef Christina Orchid, a benefit for Meals on Wheels and
Letter to Editor | Orcas School Traffic Safety a Priority
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Over the past several months, I have been addressing a traffic safety issue at the intersection of School Road and Madrona Street. This has been an ongoing
Food Bank Bits and Bites…
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Food Bank -- The Orcas Island Food Bank loves sharing its news and people with our wonderful community! Here’s what’s been happening lately… Featured Food Bank Personality! We thought
Weeds or Wildflowers? Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening
Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener with a master’s degree in Botany on Wednesday,
Growler Flight and Operations Expansion Decision Dismisses State, Community Opposition
Sound Defense Alliance will continue to fight In an unprecedented move and over the objections of thousands of citizens and local, state and federal officials, the Navy formalized its decision to add 36 EA-18G “Growlers”
Welcome to Medicare. Now What?
Monday, March 25, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are about to join Medicare. Medicare is a different medical insurance
Museums Director to Speak at Orcas Rotary
March 15, 5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is
Local Churches Join in Community Prayer and Worship Services for Lent
-- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- During this season of Lent, a time on the church calendar leading up to Easter, churches on Orcas Island are coming together for prayer and
Learn to Draw in Caroline Buchanan Class
Begins March 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- The last week in March Caroline Buchanan will offer her once-a-year drawing class to get you started drawing. Caroline
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rental Tipping Point
-- from Greg and Heather Dew Oaksen -- We are concerned and worried about our island communities! Short term vacation rentals reduce availability of affordable long-term rental housing making it almost impossible for families and
The Seductive Appeal of Community Theater
-- from Toby Cooper -- Mamma Mia! co-stars Frank Michels (Sam), Larry Hampel (Bill), Hailey Averna (Sophie) and Tom Fiscus (Harry) on stage. Photo by Chris Thomerson. Ask any of the Mamma Mia! cast why
Snowed-out Valentine Dance Resprouts as Spring Fling
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Because of the snow, the Valentine Dance could not be held. We have now scheduled a replacement that we would like to
Emmanuel to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of San Salvadoran Archbishop
Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jeffry Steele -- Recuerdos de Monseñor Romero Marking 39 years since the martyrdom of St. Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador Readings by Fr Berto
San Juan County Democrats Meeting this Month
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- We discussed the recent decision by our county councilors to appoint Liz Lovelett to the vacant state senate position. While [Lovetlett] looks to be doing
Weekly School Tour
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- In an effort to keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I will record a short update on each Friday of the
March 12 is the Date for Orcas Christian Free Community Dinner
Tuesday, March 12, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:00
