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
Easter Week at Orcas Community Church
-- from Dick Staub -- For those desiring to connect or reconnect with their Christian roots, the Community Church offers a number of options this Easter Week: 6:30 Thursday Maundy Thursday Service Eucharist 6:30 Friday Good Friday Service 9 to Noon Saturday Sanctuary open for quiet meditation
Brothers Search for the “True West”
-- a review by Margie Doyle, reprinted from March 18 upon request -- The Orcas Center production of "True West" as directed by Robert Hall is a funny, realistic and heart-breaking examination of the most
Middle School Goes Hands-on at Orcas Transfer Station
-- by Margie Doyle, corrected March 25 at 7:30 p.m. -- [metaslider id=42606] The entire Orcas Island Middle School dug in -- literally -- to the newly constructed bioswales at the Orcas Transfer Station to
A Call from the Kitchen to Aspiring Student Chefs!
April 8 Deadline! -- by Ashley Randall -- The K-12 Student Chef Competition organized by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program will be held this year on Saturday May 14. It is one of
Mended Hearts Meet Thursday
Thursday March 24th, 4 p.m. at Orcas Public Library -- from Bruce Orchid -- Meeting of Mended Hearts for people who have had or may have heart disease, and/or surgery from this illness. When: 4
SJIMA’s Art As A Voice Series to Feature Dana Lynn Louis – EVENT CANCELLED
Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre -- from Ian Boyden, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art is announcing the return of Dana Lynn Louis to the
Despite Reports to Contrary, No Lead in Eastsound Drinking Water
-- from Paul Kamin, EWUA -- On March 17 USA TODAY published a story on the ongoing concerns about lead in drinking water. KING 5 picked up on the USA TODAY story and did their own
Letter to Editor: OIFR Saved My Life
-- from Mark Mayer and Jan Ehrlichman -- Early Saturday morning I awoke with chest pain. My wife called 911, and within 5 minutes the first of nine EMTs showed up at our rural home.
Guest Opinion: OPALCO’s Current Take on “Cooperative”
-- by Alex MacLeod -- It is increasingly difficult to remember that the “C" in OPALCO stands for “cooperative.” No one is having a harder time doing so than its management and board of directors.
Bill Watson Announces Council Candidacy
Bill Watson, candidate for County Council from San Juan Island Hello San Juan County Citizens, For those of you who don't know me, I'd like to introduce myself and let you know I
Orcas Christian School Offers Free Showing of “Young Messiah”
-- from Kelsey Harvey at the Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School is giving away free tickets to community members to the movie, "The Young Messiah" which is playing at the Sea View Theatre
Habitat Truck Coming Back to Orcas
Monday, April 4, noon - 3 p.m., Island Market parking lot -- from Jim Duffield -- For all of you who want to get a jump on spring cleaning, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity's Store
Governor Proclaims March 22 Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
-- from Cheryl Napier -- Governor Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington (along with many other Governors) Proclaim March 22, Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day! Just a few years ago I had never even hear
Fire Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- The Regular Meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 will meet with
Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Voters, from the School Board
-- from the Orcas Island School District Board --- (Editor's note: Due to recent internet connectivity issues, we didn't receive this message, sent Feb. 22, 2016 by Chair Tony Ghazel of the School District Board. Our
Ian McFeron Live at Doe Bay Cafe
Friday, April 1, 2016 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm, Doe Bay Cafe -- from Ian McFeron -- Ian McFeron releases his eighth studio album Radio, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Doug Lancio (John Hiatt, Patty Griffin), and recorded
