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
Guest Opinion: Science Has Made America Great
--by Neal Lane and Michael Riordan, as published in ScientificAmerican.com -- This coming Sunday, December 10, millions of people around the world will watch as eight U.S. researchers—two of them foreign born—receive prestigious Nobel Prizes
Soroptimists Accepting Applications for Educational/Training Awards
-- from Nancy DeVaux for Soroptimists of Friday Harbor -- The Soroptimists of Friday Harbor are currently accepting applications for their “Educational Opportunity” and “Fellowship” awards. Eligible women who are residents of San Juan County are
Annual Tree Lighting Event a Glowing Success
-- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Our own Santa and Mrs. Claus The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all those who helped make this year’s
Aging into Shameless Perfection
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- There were three times in my young life when my parents wanted to disown me. The first time, I was 10 years old and requested that I be allowed to
Salish Sea Youth Ballet Will Present Nutcracker in Friday Harbor
Saturday, December 16, 7 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jeanne Peihl for Salish Sea Youth Ballet -- Salish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2017 Friday Harbor Nutcracker.
Town Hall #2: Public Hospital District: How It Works
-- from Alison Shaw for the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare -- The Coalition for Orcas Healthcare is pleased to announce its second Town Hall Meeting on Monday, December 18, from 5:30- 7:00 PM, in the
Open Enrollment Assistance for Apple Health Insurance
Thursday, Dec. 14 by appointment -- from Brad Brown for Our Revolution of San Juan County -- Our Revolution of San Juan County is sponsoring assistance with enrolling in health insurance for 2018. Residents of San
Community Foundation Names Coach Dahl as 2017 ‘Flat Person’
-- from Kate Long for the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Susan Stoltz with standup Coach Dahl OICF revealed the ‘Flat Person’ who will champion our 2017 GiveOrcas holiday giving campaign. After a
Turning 65? Learn About Medicare
Wednesday, December 13, 2 p.m., Orcas Library Community Room -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now
Community Band Will Once Again Fill Orcas Center With Holiday Music
Sunday, December 17, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Timothy Jenson -- This December 17 at 3 p.m, the Orcas Island Community Band, conducted by Jim Shaffer-Bauck and Karen Key Speck, will once again be
Rhinoceros Auklet Mortality and Beach Bird Surveys
Tuesday 12 December 2017 - 6pm dinner – 7pm lecture at Camp Orkila Larry Norman Lodge Fledge your nest on Tuesday, December 12th and come enjoy a free dinner while learning about Rhinoceros auklets, one
“Sing Noel!” with Orcas Choral Society
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Sunday December 10, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Sing for joy! Sound the trumpets! Sing Noel with the Orcas Choral Society and
Town Hall on Hospital District Draws Throngs of Islanders
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter, updated Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. -- High Community Interest in Public Hospital District Town Hall Meeting More than 100 people crowded into the Orcas Fire District’s Eastsound
A Beloved Island Tradition, “A Christmas Carol” Returns to Orcas Center
Wednesday - Sunday, December 13 - 17, 7:30 p.m., December 16, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol
Letter to Editor | Lack of Diversity Raises Its Head at Local Park
-- from Tony Suruda -- I took my dogs to the off leash area on Sunday afternoon December 3rd. When we arrived there were twelve dogs in the enclosed area. Eleven were Golden Retrievers and
PeaceHealth Hosting “Getting Through the Holidays”
Tuesday, December 12 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- from Bev Mayhew for Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth is hosting a free event, “Getting through the holidays,” on Tuesday, December
