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
Orcas Medical Foundation in Talks with UW Neighborhood Clinics
-- from Ed Wilson -- Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has announced that it is now in negotiations with UW (University of Washington) Neighborhood Clinics, following an announcement by Island Hospital that it would not extend
Letter to Editor | Café Olga to Close
-- from Bobby Olmsted -- It is with disappointment and sadness that we tell you Café Olga will be closing in mid-October. The building on Urner Street in Eastsound has been sold, and Bev and
Celebrate “0-70 at the Speed of Life” Birthday Party
Saturday, September 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Linda Peth -- Saturday September 24 Carl Burger and David Roseberry invite you to celebrate their “0-70 at the Speed of Life” Birthday party at the
It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show
Saturday, September 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- It is time for the annual Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 pm at Orcas
Public Hears School Bond Proposals, Asks Questions
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the Sept. 13 community meeting regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Phase III bond proposal, Superintendent Eric Webb, project manager Liz LeRoy and OISD Board President Tony Ghazel,
Heritage Harvest Feast to Benefit Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, September 24th, you do not want to miss an evening of fine dining and good cheer at Red Rabbit Farm. Bowls and platters are filled with the best
Habitat Truck Returns for Donations
Monday, Sept. 26 at Island Market, Eastsound -- from Jim Duffield-- Fall is nearly here and it's time to start putting things away, but the garage is already packed. Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas
Library Officials to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, September 23, 7 a.m., The Skillet --from Dr. Chris White -- Tom Fiscus of the Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees and Phil Heikkinen, Library Director, have accepted the Orcas Island Lions Club invitation
Auditions for Spamalot Coming Up in October
Saturday, October 1 - Sunday, October 2, 1 - 4 p.m., Madrona Room - by appointment -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center will hold auditions for the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot. Spamalot ran
Raucous and Edgy Burlesque Hit from London to Orcas Center
Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- NT Live’s Three Penny Opera streams live to Orcas Center Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 pm. Mack the Knife is back in town.
Learn About New, Unusual Plants
Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- On Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m. at Orcas Center, Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken of Far Reaches Farm will be giving a talk about "New and Unusual
Odlin County Park Celebrates 90th Year with Free Camping
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- Join San Juan County Parks for a night of free camping on September 24 and commemorate the 90th anniversary of Odlin County Park. An Act of Congress granted the land to the
BBQ and Skate Party This Friday
Friday, September 16, 4:15 - 8 p.m., Orcas Elementary -- from Diane E. Boerstler -- The whole community is welcome at a Free BBQ (4:15 - 5 p.m.) and Skate Party( 6 - 8 p.m.) on Friday at
Runaway Hit From Broadway Streams at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Uproarious laughter! Where? NT Encore’s One Man, Two Guvnors returns to Orcas Center Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. If you’ve not yet
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library -- by Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters
Guest Opinion: Include School Music Programs’ Success in Phase III Bond
-- by Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- It's time to complete the second half of the school music building program. I vividly recall the valiant first effort of a string performance at a MAG concert years ago,
