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
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Take to Random Howse Stage
Saturday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be playing at Random Howse on Saturday, September 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. JP, Gordon,
Guest Opinion: Protect Your Credit in Equifax Breach
-- by Cathy Vierthaler, Island Business Services -- You have probably heard by now about the Equifax data breach affecting more than half the US population. Here are some concrete steps to protect your credit.
Orcas Women’s Coalition Hosts Rep. Lytton at Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition on the move Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) is a
Report to the Community: First Day as a UW Medicine Clinic
The OMF Board received the following in an email note from Debra Gussin, Executive Director of UW Neighborhood Clinics, on Tuesday morning regarding how things went at the Clinic on its opening day as a
OPALCO Survey Results Show Support for Community Solar
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- More than 1,200 members responded to an online survey about Community Solar, measuring preferences, appetite, and collecting narrative comments. In a nutshell, the membership is
Famed Pianist to Perform on Shaw
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Well known pianist and composer Grisha Krivchenia will perform Sunday, September 24 at 4 p.m. at the Shaw Island Community Building. His performance will be a fundraiser for Shaw’s volunteer
NT Live’s Yerma is Stunning, Searing, Unmissable
Thursday, September 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Yerma, broadcast live to the Orcas Center screen on September 21, 7:30 .m.. The incredible Billie
Come See How the Food Bank Works
Meet our amazing volunteers! -- from the Food Bank Board -- We’re sure there are many members of the community who would like to see the inside of our Food Bank and learn
Council to Hold Shoreline Plan Public Hearing
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council’s Tuesday, September 19 Public Hearing to Adopt a Shoreline Master Program Ordinance will be postponed from its originally published time. The Public Hearing on
Editorial: Turn Concerns into Solutions
-- by Margie Doyle -- When presented with the petition circulated by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC), an initiative to form a public health taxing district, I was put off by its legal
Island Sinfonia Celebrates 33 Years with an Invitation
-- from Karen Blinn for Islands Sinfonia -- Celebrating the start of its 33rd season of making musical memories for all ages, the Island Sinfonia Board and current members extend an open invitation to new
Time Flies: Flu Season Approaching
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering the following flu vaccine clinics:
5th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival: At the Edge
Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.at Orcas Center; refreshments from Cocina Latina served at 6:30 p.m. -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Wild and Scenic Film Festival features 14-year old filmmaker on
Who Is the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare?
-- by Art Lange -- Several writers of comments to Orcas Issues letters have asked: who are the members of the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare? The following members of our community are members: BJ Arnold*,
2017 Green Home Tour Almost Here
Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Island -- from Ryan Palmateer for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The 2017 Green Home Tour is here. Join us October 7 at Emmanuel Episcopal
Letter to Editor | Please Sign Hospital District Petition
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing to encourage everyone in our community who is a registered voter to sign the petition that is being circulated over the next few weeks regarding placing a
