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 Accepting Original Poems for Display
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month to celebrate poets and their craft. The Orcas Public Library will be celebrating
Letter to Editor | Thank You for Support of Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Sasha Seiden for Bloodworks Northwest -- On Thursday, March 15 the Orcas Island community blood drive registered a total of 79 donors. We welcomed five first-time-donors and congratulated the following donors for reaching milestone
Perk Up Your Rabbit Ears for Darvill’s Reading
Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m. & 2:40 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Wendy Shinstine -- On Sunday, March 25, Darvill's Bookstore will host Paul King, who will read 'Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter (with his
Fourth Town Hall Highlights PHD Commissioner Candidates’ Positions
-- by Margie Doyle -- All nine candidates for the five positions for the Orcas Public Health District were present at the March 14 Town Hall organized by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
EDC to Present Mission: Advertising Workshop
Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. - Noon, Friday Harbor Grange -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for Mission:
Letter to Editor | There’s Nothing Like MAG Concert
-- from Miriam Ziegler, President, Music Advocacy Group – On Sunday March 4, the Orcas community enjoyed a real musical treat, the 21st Annual Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Benefit Concert. The School’s Old Gym was
World-famous Composer to Visit Orcas — All the Way From Waldron
-- from Lynn Baker -- Morten Lauridsen, the world’s most frequently performed American choral composer, is coming to Orcas for the Orcas Choral Society’s spring concert May 5 and 6. In one way, it will
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Your Support of the Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Sasha Seiden, Donor Resources Representative, Bloodworks Northwest -- On Thursday, March 15, the Orcas Island community blood drive registered a total of 79 donors! We welcomed 5 first-time-donors and congratulated the following donors
Letter to Editor | Hospital District Benefits Schools
-- from Janet Brownell -- I am in support of the Public Hospital District (PHD) initiative that will be on our April ballot. Other than the obvious reasons of wanting a stable and enduring health care system,
Booth Vendors and Performers Sought for Summer County Fair
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- Be a part of the San Juan County Fair! Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair
Get Your Green On At White Horse Pub
Saturday, March 17, 8 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Rachel Bishop -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brograss on Saturday March 17 from
SAT Prep Classes Starting at The Funhouse
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Is your child college-bound? Are they taking the May 5th SAT test? Don't let them miss our SAT Test Prep Class led by Ryan Kennedy, an Orcas
It’s Too-Rah-Loo-Rah-Loo-Rah Time Again!
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="42039"] Rain or shine, the Irish and wanna-bes will be out this Saturday in Eastsound at noon. Parade organizers Tony Lee and Mike Lawless once again have arranged for
Orcas Elementary Offering Positive Behavior Intervention Support
Monday, March 26, 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. -- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- Monday, March 26, Orcas Island Elementary School will hold the 3rd Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Parent night, thanks to a
West Coast Governments Agree to Cooperate
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Premier of British Columbia, the governors of Oregon and Washington, and the California secretary for environmental protection, on behalf of the governor of California, met today to mark
Letter to Editor | Art Lange is a Natural for PHD Commissioner
-- from Carolyn & Tom Fiscus -- We write to support Art Lange’s candidacy for Orcas Island Public Hospital District Commissioner. Art brings a wide range of relevant on and off island credentials to the
