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
Quilt Walk Underway in Friday Harbor
-- from Diane Martindale for SJI Museum of Art -- Julie Weaver: Turning Stars Friday Harbor has turned into “quilt central” as the quilt walk engendered by the Conversations With Gee’s Bend exhibition
Olga Daze Gearing Up for Annual Celebration
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze! This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 21, rain or shine. Donations will be accepted from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 5; Friday, July 6; Thursday,
It Was a Two-Meeting Week for OIHCD Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The past week was busier than ever for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, with a regular meeting on June 19 and a public hearing
Grange Hosts Yiddish Music
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm, the Orcas Island Grange will host the music of Lebedik Yankee, a new project from one of the world’s foremost Yiddish singers, Sasha
Learn to Capture the Greens of Nature on Paper
Tuesday, June 26, Around Eastsound -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Painting greens that look like nature is the downfall of many an artist. Caroline Buchanan will be teaching a one-day class on the subject Tuesday,
Orcas Center Welcomes Vincent Herring Quartet
Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center is proud to welcome saxophone master Vincent Herring, who returns this year to the international concert stage with
Orcas Elementary Honors Volunteers
-- from Krista Bouchey -- 3rd graders holding up thank you sign for volunteers On Thursday, June 14, Orcas Elementary held its annual volunteer appreciation assembly. Elementary students gathered to thank the many
Senior Center Will Utilize Grant to Help Seniors with Technology
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Outbreak Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Six cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have now been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. San Juan County Health & Community Services is working closely with medical
Sen. Ranker Urges U.S. Congress to Reunite Families
-- by State Senator Kevin Ranker -- To the Washington State Congressional delegation: Washington State is home to thousands of immigrants and refugees and, like our nation, was built by courageous families looking for a
Learn Orcas History-Become a Volunteer Docent
-- by Carol Kulminski -- One of the Orcas Island Historical Museums, the Pioneer Museum, on North Beach Road How long have you lived on Orcas or did you just move here? Have
Dinner, Dessert Just the Beginning of OPAL Gala
Saturday, June 30, at Orcas Center -- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Housing touches everyone! That’s the theme for OPAL’s annual fundraising gala to be held on Saturday, June 30, at Orcas
Hearts and Hands Building for the Future
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands is actively recruiting additional volunteers in an effort to respond to increased requests for in-home companionship visits and household assistance. Folks interested in
Who Owns the San Juans?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, updated June 19 at 7:30 p.m.-- On May 22 the San Juan County Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the County to collect a one-half of one percent
Senior Center Looking for Programs and Activities Coordinator
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit is hiring! We are looking for a new Programs and Activities Coordinator with a deep appreciation for our islands elders and
Library Gathering Books for Library Fair
-- from Madeline Sheplor for Orcas Library -- Orcas, we want your books. Right now, The Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) is accepting books for the upcoming Library Fair. We want hardcover and paperbacks
