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.”
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Weight Watchers Accepts Molina Healthcare
-- from Weight Watchers-- As more research emerges on the health risks and costs of being overweight, it is great to know that Washington State cares enough to offer this program to low income individuals.
Garden Club Talk on Year-Round Organic Gardening
Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club meeting, May 18, 2016, 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, presents Linda Gilkeson from
Inspire Orcas Will Present Job Fair for High School Students
Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Rebecca DeMerritt -- Orcas Island High School, Funhouse Commons, and Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to bring high school students this all
Grange Fundraiser to Feature JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Saturday May 14, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Linda Peth for The Grange -- Save the date of Saturday May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for JP and the OK Rhythm Boys playing at The Grange
Babysitting Course Offered at Funhouse
-- from the Funhouse Commons - Babysitter’s Training Course -- Learn the responsibilities of being a good babysitter, the basics of safe play, basic childcare, and much more!! Sunday, May 22, 2016 12:30-4:30 pm Ages:
In Memoriam: Phyllis Joyce Key
-- from Evans Chapel -- Phyllis Joyce Key, 91, of Orcas Island, WA, passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1925 in Marion, Ohio, the first of
A May Un-poem
-- from Margot Shaw -- The foes advance….. I raised my piece; I said my peace And took my shot; My slim defense, It was de fence That slowed their trot And victory dance.
Early Warnings: Public School Funds Diminishing
Minimum Education Plan set at April Board Meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- Although Orcas Island School District's (OISD) finances now look healthy, on the near horizon looms a minefield of threats to a balanced
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Works to Address Jet Noise Concerns
--by Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am working on a long-term plan to respond to people’s concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. While my support for NASWI remains steadfast, I
Orcas Choral Society’s Bravura Performance at St. Mark’s in Seattle
-- by Melinda Bargreen -- "Two Nineteenth Century Masses,” presented by Orcas Choral Society, with orchestra and soloists under the direction of conductor Roger Sherman; St. Mark’s Cathedral, May 1. (Editor's note: The Orcas Choral
Letter to the Editor: May 24 Primary Reflects Voter Participation
-- by Diane Martindale -- You may be perplexed over what Washington’s May 24 Democratic Presidential Primary means, especially if you participated in the March 26 Democratic precinct caucuses. But I encourage you to vote!
Orcas Center Celebrates With On This Island Benefit Performances
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- On This Island is a benefit performance for Orcas Center three nights only, May 13, 14 & 15 at
Master Gardeners to Help Diagnose Plant Problems
Be sure to fill out online diagnostic form -- by Kate Yturri for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery this Wednesday May 11 from 11 am-1pm. We will
Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?
-- from Carol Kulminski -- “Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?” is the topic of this month’s Cancer Survivorship meeting from the book, The Cancer Chronicles by George Johnson. Conversation will be lively! The Cancer Survivorship Meeting
And the Survey Says: Peace Island Medical Center Gets High Marks for Quality, Safety
-- from Bev Mayhew, Director, Communications and Marketing -- Providing high quality, safe care to the residents of San Juan County is a top priority of every caregiver at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Recent survey results prove
Community Church to Welcome Wildlife Photographer at Luncheon
Saturday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Meredith Griffith -- Wildlife photographer Lynn Karns will share at the Orcas Island Community Church’s annual ladies’ luncheon on Saturday, May 14 at the Orcas
