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 | Join Us In Supporting Bond, Levy
-- from Dr. Camille Fleming & John Fleming -- While my husband would like to talk about the bond addressing aging building infrastructure and bone-jarring rip-the-bumper-off-our-van trips through the high school parking lot, I would rather
Coalition to Transition from Fossil Fuels on Orcas
Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, Climate Justice Steward Sharon
Guest Opinion | Gimme Shelter
-- from Joe Symons -- Someone seeking refuge is a refugee. My dictionary defines refuge as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. A refuge is also something providing shelter: the family came to be seen
Senior Center Offering Advanced Directive/Living Will Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling
Free Tai Chi Class at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesday evenings, 6 - 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join Robin Kucklick on Wednesday evenings beginning October 25 at the Orcas Senior Center from 6 -
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Lisa Byers -- The school board has put forward a bond that will address the remaining major renovation needs on campus. This makes me happy. I think it was wise for the school
Get Your Boo On at the Odd Fellows
-- from Tom McDonough for the Odd Fellows -- Odd Fellows Dance, 2014 To quote Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: “It’s Alive. Alive! It’s Alive!” The votes are in: The Orcas movie pick is “Young
Doe Bay Open Mic Will Benefit Orcas Film Fest for October
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The
A Mostly New School Board Coming this November
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- In November, there will be three Orcas Island School District (OISD) school board candidates on the ballot, all running unopposed. The candidates, John Fleming (District 1), Diane
AARP Smart Driver Course Offered
Thursday, October 19, 1 - 5 p.m. AND Friday, October 20, 1 - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Many insurance companies offer reduced rates for senior
Senior Center Announces New Hearts and Hands Director
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center (OSC), the Orcas District of the Senior Services of San Juan County 501(c)3 nonprofit organization continues to grow. Starting November 1, 2017, Tom Eversole
Letter to Editor | It’s Optimal Time to Support Bond, Levy
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker, parent -- When I write to the paper it is often to keep you up to date on decisions being made in Olympia. Today I want to discuss an important
Eastsound Water Attains First-in-State Water Quality Recognition
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- Eastsound Waterhas recently achieved a State of Washington Water Treatment FIRST. During the period of Sept 11-13 Eastsound Water underwent an extensive review of
Letter to Editor | Join Me in Supporting School Bond, Levy
-- from Betty Corbett -- While my direct student involvement was several years ago, I strongly believe we need to support our children and our public school. I ask you to join me in a
School Board Reviews Legislature’s McCleary “Solution”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District board members, from left: Janet Brownell, Scott Lancaster, Chris Sutton and Tony Ghazel, ponder the impacts of the new education bill in response to the
Bellini’s Norma Set to Dazzle Audience
Sunday, October 22, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of Norma by Bellini streaming Live in HD on Sunday, October 22
