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
OIFF Recap: “Before We Vanish”
--by Jule Treneer-- "Before We Vanish" or, more literally translated, "Invaders Taking a Walk " by director Kurosawa The original Japanese title of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Before We Vanish" translates as something like “Invaders
Currently Critically Endangered, Our Orca Population Heads Toward Extinction
-- by Lin McNulty -- Endangered Southern Resident killer whales will be extinct if we don't change our ways. The frightening message is about as clear as it can be in a recent
All Star and Shooting Star Dancers Will Showcase Talents
Sunday, November 5, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sea View Theatre -- from Jessica Kruger -- The Island Inspiration All-Stars and the Shooting Stars present another dazzling display of dancing designed to bring energy, joy, and
A Dubious Tale, Bolshoi Ballet’s Le Corsaire at Orcas Center
Sunday, November 5, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The Bolshoi Ballet brings Le Corsaire from the Moscow stage to Orcas Center in Cinema on Sunday, November 5, 6:30
Council Meets Tuesday on Orcas
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Previous County Council meeting on Orcas, March 2017, from left, Bill Watson, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens The San Juan County Council will
It’s Time for A-OK’s Fall Clay Café
Sunday, November 5, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri and David Turnoy -- On Sunday, November 5, 2017, A-OK (Art for Orcas Kids) will host another fun-filled afternoon at The Clay
Community Resource Center Board Ponies Up for Grant Match
-- from Steve Jung -- Entrance to Orcas Community Resource Center Office from North Beach Road, across from Ace Hardware Have You Heard About the Orcas Community Resource Center? Although it opened in
Join the “The Addams Family” at Orcas Center
-- a review by Margie Doyle -- The cast of "Addams Family" invite you to a dinner party and the GAME -- at Orcas Center, Oct. 26-31 "The Addams Family" is a surprisingly
Chamber of Commerce Awards Honor Community “Doers”
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce held its 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. Besides the usual good food, mingling, door prizes, and information on what’s
Guest Column: Avoiding a Costly Water Leak…….
-- from the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) newsletter -- -- by Paul Kamin, Manager EWUA -- Water for the future is a growing concern on Orcas. I get lots of questions about Eastsound Water’s
Letter to Editor | Yes for Bond and Levy
-- from Hilary Canty -- I hope you will join me to vote Yes for both the bond and levy for the school district. Investing in our schools is a solid investment in the future
EDC Offers “Get Paid” Workshop
Thursday, November 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Heritage Bank -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not
Worried About Opioid Addiction?
Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 pm. at Orcas Fire Hall -- from Dr. Vincent Shu -- Dr. Vincent Shu Vincent Shu, MD, will address the opioid painkiller epidemic in his presentation "Early Usage
Passing the Torch: Brian Moss Leads Community Church
(Introducing a series of interviews with new community leaders) --by Margie Doyle-- Brian and Stephanie Moss In June, Orcas Island Community Church named Rev. Brian Moss as Senior Pastor. Moss and his family
Salmonberry School to Host Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of our annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, October
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Injured Hiker at Deception Pass
-- from Mike Welding, for NAS Whidbey --- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker at Deception Pass State Park in Anacortes, Washington, on Saturday,
