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
“Sing Noel!” with Orcas Choral Society
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Sunday December 10, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Sing for joy! Sound the trumpets! Sing Noel with the Orcas Choral Society and
Town Hall on Hospital District Draws Throngs of Islanders
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter, updated Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. -- High Community Interest in Public Hospital District Town Hall Meeting More than 100 people crowded into the Orcas Fire District’s Eastsound
A Beloved Island Tradition, “A Christmas Carol” Returns to Orcas Center
Wednesday - Sunday, December 13 - 17, 7:30 p.m., December 16, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol
Letter to Editor | Lack of Diversity Raises Its Head at Local Park
-- from Tony Suruda -- I took my dogs to the off leash area on Sunday afternoon December 3rd. When we arrived there were twelve dogs in the enclosed area. Eleven were Golden Retrievers and
PeaceHealth Hosting “Getting Through the Holidays”
Tuesday, December 12 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- from Bev Mayhew for Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth is hosting a free event, “Getting through the holidays,” on Tuesday, December
Aging: A Never Ending Adventure in Deconstructing the Illusion of Reality
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I’ve been living inside the illusion that what I am more than anything else is a mother. My identity is so inextricably tied to this role that it is as
Orcas Family Health Center Continues Fundraising Campaign
-- from Ken Speck OFHC Board President -- Last month, Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) began a fundraising campaign to raise $175,000 by November 27, 2017 so we can keep our doors open. The reason
Holiday Craft and Baked Goods Markets this Weekend
--by Jari Brenner-- Suzanne Olson's charming "recycled childhood moments" at the Artisans Faire. (2014) The Artisans' Faire at the Odd Fellows Hall (Saturday December 2nd: 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Sunday December
New Emergency Medicine Provider joins Peace Island Medical Center
-- from Beverly Mayhew -- PeaceHealth welcomes a new emergency medicine provider to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center: Jason Oost, MD. Dr. Oost earned his degree in medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee,
OPAL Gets Gift from Brita Brahce
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lisa Byers receives a significant gift from Wild Rose Meadow resident Brita Brahce towards April's Grove rental home project. A young woman values the community and mission of
Chamber to Light Christmas Tree on The Green
Friday, December 1, 3:45 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual tree lighting festivities for Friday, December 1. (If
Board of Fire Commissioners Approves 2018 OIFR Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Board of Fire Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) held its regularly monthly meeting on Nov. 20. Commissioners Barbara Bedell, Tim Fuller, Wes Heinmiller,
Guest Opinion: Thoughts on Affordable Housing
-- by Walt Corbin -- Sitting down here in palm tree land and seeing the never ending forecasts of rains and flooding in the NW Pacific removes me a bit from the affordable housing problems
“Celtic Christmas” Concerts this Weekend
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. at the Community Church -- from Brian Moss, Senior Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us for
April to Bring First Ever Lit Fest
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- It is with great pleasure that we present to you the Orcas Island Lit Fest, which will take place this April 13-15, in association with the
Annual Leaves of Gold Concert Upcoming
Monday, December 11, 6 p.m., Rosario Resort Music Room -- from Linda Slone, Festival Manager -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s annual Leaves of Gold concert will be held on Monday, Dec. 11, at 6:00 p.m.
