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
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Christian School
-- from the Orcas Christian School -- The second 2017 Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, February 14, from 5 - 7:30 pm.. This all-you-can-eat meal is free for all who come.
Yakima Back in Service this Afternoon
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Monday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m.: The Yakima is back in service and will return to the vessel's regular schedule beginning with the 3:05pm departure from Anacortes.
Upcoming Free Workshop on Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Wednesday, February 22, 10-11 a m, San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Small business owners have many considerations when running their businesses, but often don’t have time to consider future financial requirements.
The Older I Get, the Luckier I Feel
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Standing at the left cash register in the Island Hardware Store on Orcas Island, glancing into the back of the store, you will read: "If You are Lucky Enough to
Jon Kimura Parker “Flying Solo” at Orcas Island Salon Concert
Sunday, March 12, 3:30 pm -- from Linda Slone -- Jon Kimura Parker returns to Orcas Island for a Salon Concert on Sunday, March 12, at 3:30 pm, presented by Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
Address Pain with Blended Eastern-Western Treatments
February 18, 2 to 4 pm at Orcas Public Library Integrated (Eastern and Western) Approaches in Managing Acute/Chronic Pain Syndrome Presented by Vincent Shu, MD, FCCP, Board Certified Internist/Geriatrist/Cardiologist Have you been suffering from headache,
Farm to Cafeteria Program December-January 2017
-- by Ashley Randall -- K-5th grade Farm to Classroom: During the month of December, we practiced our cooking skills and discussed the importance of winter wellness. To start out the month, we made fresh
Jonathan White to Speak on his New Book Tides
Saturday, February 18, 5:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- After nearly losing his 65-foot schooner Crusader in a strong Alaskan tide, local author Jonathan White vowed to understand these mysterious, implacable sea surges.
Community Church Welcomes New Youth Pastor
-- from Meredith Griffith -- Orcas Island Community Church is excited to introduce our new Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, T.J. Meaney, who moved to Orcas in January. “I’m excited to get to know everybody,
In Memoriam | Michael William Schifsky
-- from Shannon Hudson -- Michael William Schifsky lived life by his own rules! He passed away on February 3, 2017 at the age of 74. Mike was born and raised in Berkeley, CA. After
Orcas Lions Club Makes a Generous Donation
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Happy campers at Camp Horizon, now on a kitchen remodel campaign Don Webster, an Orcas Island Lions Club member, has volunteered at the Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine,
Orcas Choral Society Welcomes Marianne Lewis as Permanent Artistic Director
-- from the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is delighted to name Marianne Lewis as its permanent artistic director. Lewis, currently interim director, led the society’s successful winter concerts and is preparing
Inslee Statement on Ninth Circuit Decision Upholding Temporary Restraining Order
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “Today’s decision to uphold Judge Robart’s order is a victory for Washington State and indeed the entire country. Thank you to Attorney General Ferguson and Solicitor General Noah Purcell
Letter to Editor | My Primary Reasons to Support School Levy
-- from Jan Erlichman -- I am in support of the Phase III School Bond. I agree with the many excellent Letters to the Editor that have been published in support of Proposition No. 1
In Memoriam | Eleanor B. Peterson
Memorial Service Wednesday, February 15, 2 pm, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Bill Bailey -- Eleanor B. Peterson, a 26-year resident of Orcas Island, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, 21 January, 2017, just
Navy Successfully Conducts Medevac from Snowy Friday Harbor
-- from Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Sunday, February 5, 2017, from the Friday Harbor Airport.
