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
Letter to Editor | Let’s Get This Hospital District Done
-- from Velma Doty -- There have been many endorsements on why we need to vote for a hospital district. All the reasons are true. If the vote for the Hospital District fails, we will
April Poetry | Interspecies Communication
Interspecies Communication by Jens Kruse Last night, as I was sitting on my deck, a humming bird, flew over to me from its feeder and hovered four inches from my face. For many long seconds
Bolshoi Encore: Giselle Turns into a Wili
Sunday, April 8, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center once again brings the story of unrequited love and revenge as told by Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet to the
Letter to the Editor: Bangs Asks for Your Vote
-- from Bill Bangs -- We will soon decide on a Public Hospital District (PHD) for Orcas Island. Please consider me as one of the initial commissioners to establish the district and set its direction
NT Live Presents Julius Caesar at Orcas Center
Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center brings Shakespeare’s tale of tyranny and assassination streamed live to the Center Stage on Thursday, April 5 at
Ins and Outs of Self-publishing to be Discussed
Sunday, April 8, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff for Writers' Roundtable -- This Writers' Roundtable presentation will provide attendees with information, support, and encouragement to self-publish their written works. Margie
April Poetry | Steve Henigson
D.A.C.: In Memoriam by Steve Henigson We were together joined So early in that spring, And we sought out our half: A quiet place beside A shady courtyard, there Slate-paved, with gingko trees. But when
Remember When April Fool’s Day Used to Be New Year’s Day?
-- from The Book of Holidays Around the World by Alice van Straalen -- Until the 16th century, the New Year began in the spring, on [the feast of the Annunciation to Mary] March 25.
Food Bank: “We’re Off To A Great Start!”
--from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- The Orcas Island Food Bank was very fortunate for many reasons at the end of last year and into 2018, and we have many to thank! Our
Letter to Editor | Please Vote for Dr. Boteler
-- from Randall and Marny Gaylord -- The Gaylord family supports Dr. Diane Boteler for the Orcas Hospital District Commissioner and asks that you vote for her, too. We strongly believe the Commission should have
39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner Coming Up
Friday, April 6, 5 & 6:30 p.m. Seatings, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Kelly Carpenter -- The Orcas Middle School is readying their 39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner. The event is April 6, with
Boaters Reminded to “CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY Boats and Equipment
-- from State Invasive Species Council and Dept. of Fish and Wildlife -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are reminding boaters to “CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY” their boats
Lions Health Screening Van Rescheduled
Monday - Tuesday, April 23 - 24, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Front of Island Market -- from Toby T. Hiller for Orcas Lions Club -- Unfortunately, the Lions Health Screening Van had a mechanical
Caroline Buchanan to Exhibit Works at Library’s Last Picture Show
-- from Caroline Buchanan -- Watercolors of the island years by Caroline Buchanan will be displayed at the library for the month of April. Buchanan is calling the retrospective exhibit, “The Last Picture Show.” This
Must Be Time for Me to Explore the Salish Sea
-- a review by Lin McNulty -- I am a Pacific Northwest native. My grandfather was born in Washington Territory. I am in my 27th year of living on Orcas Island, and I am fortunate
Letter to Editor | Boteler Has My Support
-- from Harvey Himelfarb -- There are five qualities that I consider when I evaluate candidates who are asking for my vote: 1) Experience; 2) Intellect; 3) Judgment; 4) Temperament; and 5) Demeanor. I write
