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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Council Plans Special Meeting on Eastsound Subarea Plan
-- from the San Juan County Council Clerk -- There will be a Special Meeting of the San Juan County Council on Friday, Nov, 13, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the Legislative
With More Personnel, a Renaissance at Senior Center
-- by Margie Doyle, updated with corrections Nov. 9 -- Familiar faces at the Senior Center, from left, Arron Redford, Jami Mitchell, Larry Hughes This fall, the Orcas Senior Center has employed familiar
School to Honor Veterans on Nov. 10
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the High School Gym -- from the Orcas Island School District -- Veterans Honored at Orcas Island Schools 2013 School students will honor Veterans Day on
Community Church Welcomes Brian Moss as Associate Pastor
-- by Meredith Griffith -- Brian Moss and family Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to come celebrate our new Associate Pastor of Congregational Life, Brian Moss, at his installation service on
Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Healing Kirtan Concert
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Orcasong Farm -- by Erik Blender -- Mantra and Healing Recording Artists Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Internationally renowned mantra recording artists Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda for
You Need Pickleball! Pickleball Needs You!
-- from Theresa Haynie -- Pickleball -- Kim Lambie serves, and Kathy Wehle and Dane Streck are ready to return. Pickleball. Even the name of this sport, a mashup of tennis and table
Climate Reality, Solutions and Actions – We’re ALL in this Together!
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the SeaDoc Society -- Veterinarian and retired Regional Director of the United States Geological Service Dr. Leslie Dierauf will speak on practical solutions
Green Drinks this Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Orcas Food Co-Op Commons --from Gretchen Krampf -- Green Drinks is a Social Time for Thriving & Resilient Island Community Builders. We provide refreshments &
Two Sessions to Learn about Library Expansion
-- from Library Director Phil Heikkinen -- HKP Architects will be presenting their updated concepts for the Library’s building expansion on Friday, November 13, in the Orcas Island Library’s meeting room. We welcome everyone to
Orcas Voices: Meg Massey Helps Students Take the Next Step
Orcas Issues is proud to introduce a new, occasional column by Sally Buchanan, called "Orcas Voices." In these columns, Sally will write about the people who speak for 'the Orcas spirit.' Her first column features
Save With Local Coupon Books from Children’s House
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House Director -- Coupon book offers unique opportunity to save locally on holiday purchases Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts offered by
OPALCO Proposes Energy Assistance Program
-- Releases Low-income Needs Assessment Findings -- from OPALCO -- OPALCO led a county-wide work group to identify the needs of our lowest-income residents and to collaborate on effective solutions. The findings show there is
Washington State Ferries Hiring Around Puget Sound
-- from Washington State Ferries -- We’re hiring entry-level crew members to start working in the spring of 2016. Our goal is to hire up to 35 Ordinary Seamen (OS) for on-call positions around Puget
Whidbey Search and Rescue Evacuates Friday Harbor Man
-- from Mike Wilding of NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) early Saturday morning, October 31, 2015, for a
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support group has changed their name to Cancer Survivorship to be more inclusive of all those involved in dealing with issues related to cancer. In the last four
Larsen Wants to Hear Your Voice on TPP
Sunday, November 15 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents to
