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
What’s Next for Orcasong Farm?
-- by Margie Doyle -- 10 acres of lavender are planted at Orcasong Farm in a strategic alliance with Pelindaba Llavender Farms This past summer, the landscape across from the Orcas Transfer Station
Open Registration Going on Now at Skagit Valley College
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Open Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 3. Trending programs include: • Arts • Basic Education for Adults • Basic
Orcas Center Fills Holidays With Heartwarming Music and Theatre
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season in December with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol in December and Good Lovelies in concert on Center Stage in January. A
After the Turkey: Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 24, 7 - 9:30 pm at High School Gym It's almost here - the third best day of the year -- Community Dodgeball The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec
Let’s Call It “Green Friday” with the Reopening of The Exchange
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler The Exchange will re-open Friday, November 24th, from 10am – 4pm; launching
Actors Theater to Hold Auditions
Thursday, November 30 & Sunday, December 3, 7 - 9 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for their winter
Letter to Editor | Don’t Miss Healthcare Coalition Meeting
-- from Lisa Byers -- I am writing to encourage you to attend an upcoming town hall meeting about health care on Orcas Island. The Orcas Healthcare Coalition (coalitionfororcashealthcare.com) is sponsoring the event that will
Island’s Traditional Holiday Festival of Arts Coming Saturday
-- from Sara Boyle, Executive Director, Orcas Senior Center -- Warm hats and mittens -- not to mention smiles-- greet those at the Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 25 The
Business Spotlight: Deer Harbor Embraces “Island Pie”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Margaret Weidner, proprietor along with husband Bob, at Island Pie Deer Harbor, the end of the road for many Orcas Islanders, the two-marina boat landing for navigators from
Friday Harbor Grange Evening Will Focus on Disaster Preparedness in San Juan County
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What are the likeliest potential threats to our region, and how can Islanders prepare for them materially, mentally, and communally? Join experts
Senior Center Reunion Unites New, Old Ideas
-- from Margot Shaw -- Sara Boyle, Maggie Kaplan, Bonnie Burg enjoy Paul Losleben’s story On Nov. 11, the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center (OSC) was filled with past Advisory Committee
Governor Inslee to Address BC Legislative Assembly
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Victoria, British Columbia Tuesday [Nov. 21] to address the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and meet with Premier John Horgan.
Eastsound Art Walk Coming Up
Friday, November 24, 12 - 4 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Crisp fall air, art, food, music and fun. Stroll the streets of Eastsound and enjoy some of the most beautiful art,
Food Bank News and Annual Drive
Your Food Bank Board and Volunteers Thank You! We can’t believe another year has passed, and it’s time again to give you an update of the Food Bank’s annual accomplishments and launch our
Representative Larsen Statement on Republican Tax Plan
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Nov. 16 after voting no on the House Republican tax plan: “The House Republican tax plan
Time to Review Your Medicare Choices
New phone number to make appointments 376-5892 -- from Pegi Groundwater, updated November 20 at 11 a.m. -- You may be spending too much money to get the health coverage you need. The Medicare coverage
