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
Overnight Shelter Opens for Cold Nights Ahead
-- from Janine Heimerich for the Orcas Interfaith Council of Churches -- The churches here on Orcas have gotten together to provide an overnight Severe Weather Shelter. In a nutshell, the shelter will be: Located
Thanks Olga Symphony for Music, Memories and More
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center [metaslider id=40354] -- by Margie Doyle -- More, like old-fashioned Orcas-style philanthropy -- that's what the Olga Symphony has given to their
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the
Teen Programming at The Funhouse
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Junior Staff volunteer helps with Funhouse after school program When the Funhouse Commons opened its doors in 2000, one of the main goals was to meet the need
Children’s Christmas Market
Saturday Nov. 28th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School -- from Anji Ringzin -- The 3rd Annual Children's Christmas Market is being hosted by Salmonberry School this coming Saturday November 28th from
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in
Orcas Musicians Perform at SJMEA Senior Honor Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center was packed for a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Thirteen musicians
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting
Roger Sherman’s New “Bach: Under the Influence” a Milestone
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Bach: Under the Influence" concert of Sept. 20, 2001 by Roger Sherman Orcas Island business Loft Recordings is pleased to release “Bach: Under the Influence,” a recording of
After Turkey: Holiday Festival of Arts on Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Arron Redford, Senior Center Manager -- Hugs abound at Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 28 from
Quietness at Community Church
-- from Meredith Griffith -- On Sunday, November 29, at 5 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church will launch a new weekly Vespers service designed for the many people in the church and on the island
NAS Whidbey Medically Evacuates Lopez Resident
-- from Anthony Popp, Assistant Public Affairs Officer -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on the afternoon of November 12, 2015, for a man
Island Lights Festival Brings Good Cheer
-- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Why not stay home or visit a neighboring island to ring in the season? Eastsound Village Green, Lopez Village and Friday Harbor will all sparkle during
Guest Column: Congressman Rick Larsen Hears TPP Questions
--by David Turnoy-- Orcas and Lopez citizens meet with Congressman Larsen at meeting last year On Sunday, Nov. 15, Congressman Rick Larsen visited San Juan County to hear from and answer questions of
