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
Dynamic Musical Duo Returns to Educate and Entertain
-- from Joyce Stone -- Miho Takekawa & Diego Coy The exciting duo of Miho Takekawa & Diego Coy are returning to Orcas the week of February 1-6 as Orcas Island Chamber Music
Time for Tango Tutelage
Monday, February 1, 7 - 9 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, February 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Guest Editorial : Shoreline Master Program Update Provides an Important Opportunity
-- by Tina Whitman -- The more than 400 miles of marine shoreline in San Juan County define our unique community of islands- they are our identity. Highly productive intersections of land and sea, these
Letter to Editor: Please Support the M&O Levy
-- from Anne Ford McGrath, OEA President -- I am writing in support of the Orcas Island School district’s Maintenance and Operations levy. This levy provides the necessary funds to fully provide our students education. It allows for
Club Spotlight: The Orcas Island Garden Club
-- by Perri Gibbons Who We Are: Ciscoe, NW gardening personality, has been a guest of the Orcas Garden Club in recent years Founded in 1958, the Orcas Island Garden Club remains one
Letter to the Editor: Doors to Marketplace Building To Be Replaced Soon
-- Karen J. Key Speck, Property Manager, Cherie L. Lindholm RE, and Brian Ehrmantraut and Moana Kutsche -- In mid December the double doors at the Eastsound Marketplace building were ripped off their hinges due
Rock Island and T-Mobile Partner to Strengthen Internet Access
-- by Margie Doyle – Rock Island Communications, an OPALCO company, has formed a strategic partnership with T-Mobile to provide LTE wireless services in San Juan County by sharing their collective infrastructure and expertise to
Sheriff Reports to Sunrise Volunteers
-- from Chris White for the Sunrise Volunteers, Orcas Lions Club-- On Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 a.m. Sheriff Ron Krebs and Detective Stephen Parker commuted from Friday Harbor to speak to our Sunrise Breakfast
American Legion Membership Drive Upcoming
Saturday, January 30, 3 to 10 p.m, American Legion -- by Judi Resch for the American Legion -- Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also
Ranker Bill Extends Protections for Firefighters, EMTs, Investigators
-- from Rick Manugian, Senate Democratic Communications -- Firefighters and others exposed to conditions that can lead to occupational disease would gain increased protections under legislation introduced today by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island. “Firefighters and
OPAL Seeks RFQs from General Contractors for New Rental Residences
-- from Judy Whiting -- General contractors are encouraged to visit OPAL Community Land Trust’s web page (www.opalclt.org/news) so they may submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for OPAL’s next new construction project. It will include new
One More Enchanted Forest Cabaret Performance Added
January 21 - 23 and 27 - 30, 7:30 p.m., OffCenter Stage EXTRA ENCHANTED FOREST PERFORMANCE ADDED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 -- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- Enchanted Forest Cabaret -The Transylvania Express’O is
Ranker Pushes for Transparency on Prescription Drug Costs
-- from Rick Manugian, Governor's Office -- Consumers could know the actual costs it takes to produce the prescription medicines they need, under legislation introduced today by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island. “People who rely
Doe Bay Fest Discounted Tickets On Sale for Locals
-- from Sean Townsend, Doe Bay Resort -- Doe Bay Fest 2016 is slated for Aug. 4-8 and as always the tickets are limited and highly sought after. We do save aside some tickets specifically for
Love in Action: Learn How You Can Be a Foster Parent
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m., EastsoundFire Station -- from San Juan County Health and Human Services-- Have you ever wondered what is involved in becoming a foster parent in Washington State? Join us
An Opportunity to Learn Stagecraft
Monday, February 1 - March 21, Orcas Center -- from Jake Perrine -- Learn about, and participate in the artistic and technical aspects of theatrical design while staging a show at the Orcas Center! Longtime
