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
The Olga Symphony, More or Less
Friday, Saturday, November 25, 26 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anita Orne -- A cherished Thanksgiving weekend tradition continues this year, as the Olga Symphony returns to the Orcas Center stage on Friday and
Chalice Group Will Discuss “Gratitude”
Sunday, November 13, 11:30 a.m., Emmanuel Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 13 for a Chalice Group discussion led by John Carl on the topic
Garden Club to Discuss Backyard Orchards, More
Wednesday, November 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Vanessa Julian -- The Orcas Island Garden Club presents speakers Janice and John Hagey on Wednesday, November 16 at the Orcas Center Madrona room
Seniors Have Talent — Now and Into the Future
-- by Margie Doyle -- Didier Gincig introduces the beginning ukulele class at the first Seniors Have Talent Show this month Didier Gincig channeled the warmth and talent of the Orcas Senior Center
A Day at the Orcas Island Food Bank
-- from Madie Murray -- The following article was originally published in November of 2011. Not much has changed in our day-to-day operations since then and we thought it might be nice to re-tell it
A Change Of Course – Films to Change Your World
Saturday, November 12, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on November 12 and treat yourself and
Invest Like a Pro at Money Smart Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- Learn the basics of investing and how to use online research tools. Carol Theine, from the National Association of Investors Corporation
Adam Farish and Bruce Pavitt Launch 8 Stem
--by Margie Doyle -- The 8Stem logo "A vital element for the music audience now is engagement by the listener with the musician, and sharing the result on social media," says Adam Farish
Is Your Life Too Plastic? Bag It!
Monday Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Island Public Library -- from Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange -- Learn about the effects of plastic on our world. Join Orcas Food Co-op and the
Orcas Medical Foundation Receives Letter of Intent from UW Medicine
Wednesday, November 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center – from Orcas Medical Foundation – Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has received a letter of intent from University of Washington Medicine (UW Medicine) expressing interest in
Cancer Survivorship Group to Meet Thursday
Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Community Church --bY Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes
Farm to Cafeteria Program in October
-- from Ashley Randall -- What happened in Farm to Classroom (K-5) during the month of October? We celebrated the process, practice and importance of seed saving. We harvested enough seeds to both save for
Deer Harbor Bridge Crew Receives Anonymous Gift
-- from John van Lund -- Early last week, it was wet and windy. On Wednesday, an anonymous lady delivered homemade burritos & cider for the crew. She did not give her name. Thank you for
New Date for Don Giovanni
Sunday, November 13, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Don Giovanni The Met presents Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart streaming Live in HD at Orcas Center Sunday, November 13
Look What They Found in Their Closets
October 31 - November 18, Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- Orcas Island Senior Center presents a unique exhibit: Discovered in our Closets. The exhibit showcases vintage clothing, hats, purses, dolls, and special items
Writers Roundtable: John Friedmann to Read Garcia Lorca’s Poetry
Saturday Nov. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- At the next Writers Roundtable, John Friedmann will take you on an autumnly journey in time and space, reading
