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: Senator Ranker Hopes to Move Forward on Many Fronts
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- Last week, with the election of Manka Dhingra, Democrats gained control of the Washington State Senate and we finished building the west coast Blue Wall along with Oregon
See Christopher Evans, Anwyn Thompson in “Chocolate Factory”
-- by Margie Doyle -- See Grampa (Tom Fiscus), Charlie (Anwyn Thomson) and Willie Wonka (Christopher Evans) at Orcas Center this weekend This weekend, Orcas Islanders again present much-loved community theater, this time
Passing the Torch: Sara Boyle, New Lead at Orcas Senior Center
(This is the second in a series of articles about new leadership at Orcas Island institutions) --by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. -- Jami Mitchell and Sara Boyle at the Orcas
Don’t Miss Out, Comprehensive Plan Survey Ends Nov. 30
-- from San Juan County News -- Time is running out, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. San Juan County is conducting a survey to get feedback on the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. We have already
Grange Gifts Local Students With Dictionaries
-- from Linda Peth for Orcas Island Grange -- Orcas Island Grange gifts students from Orcas Christian School (l) and Salmonberry School (r) with their own dictionary. The Orcas Island Grange No.964 is
How to Talk With Your Teen About Sex: Parent Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 6 - 8 p.m., School Library -- from Jean Henigson -- Beth Jenson, LMHC and Dr. Julie Gottman are presenting a free parenting workshop titled How to Talk With Your Teen About
Eastsound Vision Survey Closed; Full Results Due Soon
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- The EastsoundVision.com online survey “closed” on Monday November 5. A committee of volunteers have been working on processing the results for public distribution. The Eastsound
Paris in New York in February
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, junior at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to return to play violin with the 2018 Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in February. Selection for the
Mr. Music: Ken Speck Now a Hall-of-famer
-- from Karen Key Speck -- On Friday, November 3, 2017, Orcas islander Ken Speck received the Indiana Broadcasters Association / Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame Award. Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist,
Kid-made Art and Wares Wanted
Saturday, November 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- It’s that time of year again. The 5th Children's Christmas Market will be taking place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and
Letter to the Editor: School Observes Veterans Day
-- from Tom and Karen Ritter -- A tribute to the military veterans of the United States of America was conducted on Thursday November 9th at Orcas Island Public School. This special event has been
Orcas School Honors Veterans’ Service to Our Country
-- by Sam Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- Air Force Attorney Tom Fiscus at Orcas Island Schools' Veterans Day assembly, 2017 For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in
Guest Opinion: Public School Employees Union Seeks Wage Support
-- from members of the Orcas Island Chapter of Public Employees Union-- Thank you Orcas Island Community for passing the OISD Bond and Levy, this will provide funding for necessary school improvements! The Orcas chapter
Additional Flu Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
Wednesday, November 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has scheduled additional flu vaccination clinics for the month of
Letter to the Editor: Island Inspiration All-Stars Shine at the Seaview
-- from Pat Littlewood, updated at 9 p.m.-- Once again Anthony the Dancer has produced a splendid dance concert with his All-Star cast of professionally trained dancers, Hailey Averna, Gail Bulletset, Charles Dalton, Jessica Kruger,
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Comes to Orcas Center
Thursday - Saturday, November 16-18, 6:30 p.m.,Sunday, November 19, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Didier Gincig directs a local cast in the family musical, "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
