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
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents Third Annual “Eastsound Art Walk”
Friday, November 27 from 2 pm – 5 pm in Eastsound -- from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its Third Annual “Eastsound
Orcas Musicians Will Be Rockin’ Random Howse
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., Random Howse Come shake off your winter blues with Bruce Harvie, Melody Funk, Lek Thixton, and Randy Jezierski who will be joining together for a great night of music.
Education Foundation Awards Salmon Grant
-- from Fiona Norris Science Director of the San Juan Nature Institute -- Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute They're here! The tank was ready; the water
Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Celebration Welcomes All
-- from Bill Gincig for the Odd Fellows -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 4:30 p.m., at the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Due
Only the Beginning– ORS’ Capital Campaign to Build New Exchange
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=40125] Orcas Islanders have been eagerly anticipating the return of The Exchange, that 30+ year old ramshackle collection of sheds and tents under which many a treasure or necessity
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
-- from Victoria Compton, EDC Executive Director -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, November 18th from 9
Library Sponsors Free Finance Class
Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library -- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- There are less than 45 days until the end of 2015. Are you ready for 2016? Join
Garden Club: Drawing & Painting Flowers with Linda Ann Vorobik
Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 10 a.m., Madrona Room of Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Linda Ann Vorobik of Lopez Island, a PhD botanist and botanical artist, has spent her career traveling throughout the west,
Winter Preparedness Potluck at San Juan Grange
Wednesday, Nov. 18 potluck at 6, program at 7 p.m. at San Juan Island Grange Hall -- from Boyd Pratt-- San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Winter Preparedness on
Public Hearing to Update Shoreline Master Plan
November 30, at 9:15 a.m. in the County Council Chambers, Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, Senior County Planner -- Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 18.50 SJCC and Official Land Use
Orcas Students, Volunteers Support Local Restoration
-- from Tina Whitman -- [metaslider id=39948] Last month 19 Orcas middle and high school students in Laura Tidwell's marine biology classes and community volunteers joined Friends of the San Juans to replant over 500
Death Cafe Back on Orcas
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall Join the Death Cafe on Saturday, Nov. 21 Death Cafe is a place to talk about death, accompanied by coffee, tea,
Come to the Library to See the Plans!
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- Recent Library Expansion Project design (the library's current entrance and drop off box would be at upper right-hand corner of this drawing.) Come help finalize
Here Come Those Girls with Ukes!
-- from Mandy Troxel -- Girls with Ukes join together to play on Friday Nov. 13 at Random Howse Fans of music and fun are cordially invited to the Random Howse Friday, November
Keep Safe at Thanksgiving Feasts
-- from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Mik Preysz -- We at Orcas Island Fire and Rescue want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! That being said we also want to recognize that Thanksgiving
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate with Token Herb
-- from Sean O'Brien, Token Herb General Manager -- Token Herb is coming up on its One Year Anniversary. This Saturday Nov.14th, we will be having a Anniversary Sale from 12 - 6pm to say
