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
Rick Larsen Releases Statement on Failure of Graham-Cassidy Bill
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, also known as Trumpcare, does not have sufficient
Watch This Year’s Short Film Grant Winners, and Vote
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Orcas Island Film Festival awards grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that inspire,
NW Veterans Invited to Participate in Veterans Forum With Rick Larsen
Sunday, October 15, 2017, 12 – 2 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums in San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom,
Letter to Editor | It All Went Swimmingly
-- from Orcas Island School District -- [metaslider id=55442] Thank you, once again, to YMCA Camp Orkila for sponsoring swimming lessons for Orcas Elementary Students. This September marked the 6th year of the YMCA Camp
Guest Opinion | The Time has Come, the Walrus Said, to Talk of Many Things
-- from Joe Symons, PhD -- In a week, citizens of San Juan County will be given an in-person moment to express their views about what they value and want in living here. San Juan
Blessing of the Animals Returns to Emmanuel Parish
-- from Father Berto Gándara-Perea -- Blessing of the Animals in observance of St. Francis Day, 2014 The feast of Francis of Assisi is on October 4th. We at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invite
Funhouse Commons Brings Eleventh Annual College Counseling Event
Tuesday - Wednesday, October 3 - 4, 6 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Funhouse Commons and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school
Letter to Editor | Gratitude From IRHI to OICF
-- from Greg Ayers, MD; Katy Breazeal; Carolyn Fiscus, CNM; and Mary Garcia, LPN -- Island Reproductive Health Initiative member, Jean Henigson, and Teen Representative, Ewan Lister applaud Hilary Canty, Orcas Island Community Foundation executive
Airport Begins Tree Removal Across Mt. Baker Road, South of Runway
-- from Tony Simpson for Orcas Airport -- In an effort to maintain the safety of the flying public and airport, tree removal has begun on Port of Orcas property located South of Mt Baker
Skagit Valley College Foundation Announces New Endowed Scholarship
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Pictured (L to R): Pam Davis, Development and Donor Relations Manager; Anne Clark, Vice President of Advancement & Executive Director of SVC Foundation; Tanya Young, Shayla’s daughter; and
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is
School Board Will Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 26, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas School District -- Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting, Tuesday, September 26 at 5 p.m., in the School Library. Following
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock," aka
Orcas Library Seeking New Trustee
-- from Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on January 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin on October 20,
Actors Theater Brings “The Other Place” to the Grange
Friday Sept. 8 for three weekends at the Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- [metaslider id=54902] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents "The Other Place" by Sharr White
It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- It is time for Orcas Island youth to share their talents on the big stage at “Whale of a Show” on Saturday,
