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
Senior Center Presents Holiday Festival of Arts
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- The Operations Committee of the Orcas Island Senior Center invites you to participate in our annual Holiday Festival of Arts,
Post Election Meeting: Charting a New Course Together
-- by Kelly Rose -- Attendees numbered 112 people at a post-election meeting at Odd Fellows Hall last Friday, November 18. The meeting, titled “Where do we go from here?” offered community members the opportunity to
Family Medicine Physician Joins PeaceHealth in Friday Harbor
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Shawn Vainio, MD, recently joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. He is available two weeks a month to provide clinical care to patients of
Guest Opinion | OMF Not Serving All Orcas Residents
-- from David C. Shinstrom, M.D. -- This letter is to the residents of Orcas Island in the hopes of educating you on the dire situation that is evolving in our medical community. We need
Anniversary of Stage on the Green Inspires a Look Back
-- from Dona Wuthnow, SJC Parks & Fair Director -- [metaslider id=48261] Ten years ago, a bit of magic happened on the Eastsound Village Green – the Stage on the Green was brought to life. A
Chamber Music Fest Presents Annual “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Thursday, December 8, 6 p..m., Rosario Mansion Music Room -- from Linda Slone -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is very pleased to present its annual “Leaves of Gold” concert on Thursday, December 8, at
Peace Island Offers Family Caregiver Support in Fireside Chat
Monday, November 21, 5 - 6 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, in conjunction with San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services, Mullis Community
Beginning String Classes Will Start Soon
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Calling all budding violinists, violists and cellists! Pamela Wright, Strings Director at Orcas Schools has a Beginning Strings class starting very soon. Interested students in 2nd to 4th grade can
Family Health Center Gala Ushers in Holiday Season
Saturday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- [metaslider id=47928] What's better than communing with friends? Doing it to benefit a good cause. Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) is hosting
Orcas Medical Foundation / University of Washington Field Islanders’ Questions
-- by Lin McNulty -- The curious and concerned gathered in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center Wednesday afternoon to hear Catherine Henderson, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) president, and Debra Gussin, Executive Director of University
Actors Theater Play, “Other Desert Cities,” Continues This Weekend
-- by Michèle Griskey -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island production “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz opens on Christmas Eve 2004 in the posh living room of the Wyeth family in Palm
OIHS Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, sophomore at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to play violin with the Honors String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in February 2017 and also with the Honors
Market to Feature Handmade Wares — By Kids
Saturday, November 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- In the coming week, more than a few homes on Orcas Island will be a frenzy of craft and art
In Memoriam | Julie Fraser
Saturday, December 10, 1 p.m., Helsell's Barn -- from Caitlan Rivera -- With the love of her husband, children, and stepchildren around her, Julie Fraser’s spirit peacefully passed from her body into the soft pitter
Food Co-op, Exchange Launch Film Series
-- by Kelly Rose -- Orcas Food Co-op and The Exchange presented the film “Bag It” at the Orcas Island Library on Monday, November 14. This was the first in a free-film series called “Kick
Shop Eastsound Artwalk for Holiday Gifts
Friday, November 25, 12 noon - 4 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Take a delightful walk about the charming village of Eastsound, taking in the amazing art and crafts of local artisans, photographers,
