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
Rep. Larsen Tours District to Fight Opioid Epidemic
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) concluded an expansive tour of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District where he held a series of events with law enforcement, health officials, advocates, community leaders, and
Whale Museum Lecture | Salish Sea: What’s in the Name?
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Bert Webber as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Tuesday, August 23rd at
Sunday’s Historical Matinee Features Frank Loudin
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Historical Society’s next Historical Matinee will be this Sunday, August 21st at the Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m. It features well-known local artist Frank Loudin. He
Orcas Rocks — Literally, Organically
-- by Lin McNulty -- Perhaps it's an organic, homegrown Orcas version of the recent Pokémon GO* mania. But instead of wandering around with a cellphone in hand to look for and capture virtual reality creatures, folks on
Eastsound Water Board Election Results
--from Paul Kamin, Manager EWUA-- At the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Annual Meeting on Aug 16, 209 votes were cast. Voter turnout was approximately 20% and exceeded the 10% quorum requirement. Joe Cohen, Clyde
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Rock Island
-- from Chris White -- Sunrise breakfast meeting will on August 19th at 7:00 AM. As usual coffee is on the Orcas Island Lions club, order breakfast, get the Sunrise update report and finally, listen
Taste of Nashville in Store at Random Howse
Wednesday, August 24, 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Matt Brown -- Matt Brown is an old soul, and that is evident in the music he creates. With a voice seasoned by influences such as
Library Fair: Past, Present and Future for Many Years to Come
-- by Madeleine Treneer, Orcas Issues summer intern -- Beat the heat with books and reading at the Library Fair 2016 Mysteries, Classics, Fiction, History, Biographies, Humor, and many more genres were among
An Earful on Orcas: Ferries’ Staff Comes to Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Secretary for Ferries Lynn Griffith meets Orcas residents, with, from left, Bob Jarman, Jim Corenman, Rick Hughes (partially hidden), Brian Churchwell and Jay Mooney, Port Captain In a
OPAL Gala: Feast, Fun, Friends
Saturday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Virginia Erhardt and Judy Whiting -- Tasting desserts ahead of OPAL’s upcoming gala on Saturday, August 27, are committee members (left to right)
Letter to the Editor: Help Replace Oil Spill Assc. Landing Craft
-- from Islands Oil Spill Association -- Thanks to the generosity of the San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF), each of us has a special opportunity to help Islands’ Oil Spill Association purchase a much-needed
Sam Coleman At the Helm of the Chamber Music Festival
--- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Coleman, President of the Orcas Island Chamber Festival Board Sam Coleman has been a familiar face for over a decade on the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Phase III School Bond Discussion
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- Modernization: Phase III, August 15th and 16th, 2016 Schedule: 9 a.m. - Introductions and Welcome (School Cafeteria) Goals o Community Input o Create Schedule o Create Project
Sunday’s Historical Matinee Features Frank Loudin
Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Historical Society’s next Historical Matinee will be this Sunday, August 21 at the Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m.
Upcoming: Annual Steve Braun Triathlon
Sunday, September 4, Moran State Park Registration 7:30 a.m.; Pre Race meeting 8:30 a.m.; Race starts at 9 a.m. -- from Michel Vekved | SMBT Race Director, Friends of Moran -- A runner crosses the
Hand-washing Techniques Put to Test at PeaceHealth Fair Booth
-- from Lori Pelovoi -- Think you know how to wash your hands? Visit the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center booth at the San Juan County Fair Aug. 17 - 20 to put yourself to
