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
Sourdough Savvy at the Co-op
-- from Regina Zwilling -- Join Katie and Regina Zwilling on Sunday, November 15th, 2-5 pm in the Co-op Commons for a Sourdough workshop. We will demonstrate hands-on every step of the process how to
Guest Column: Drowsy Driving Causes Accidents
--from Chief John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol -- Our troopers see it and hear it all the time. A driver telling a trooper after a collision, “I don’t know what happened, I must have
Election Results Are In
-- by Margie Doyle -- As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Election results indicated that Wes Heinmiller had won the Orcas Fire District race, by a vote count of 875 to challenger Julie Remington's
Sailors Race Round the County
November 7 and 8 -- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- The Parthian, by Chris White Friday night is the Crazy party at the Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) at Westsound Friday
Student Art Show this Saturday
Art students, from left, Pearl Mae Mudd, Aristotle Wolfe Luna and Emily Reinhart Three students of Jo Anderson will give an art exhibition this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at
Funhouse Needs Volunteers to Put In Playground
Shifts available from 8 am. to 4 p.m. Call to Volunteer! -- from the Funhouse Commons -- Orcas Fire and 6 other volunteers helped off load the 3000 pounds of playground equipment delivered to
Guest Column: How OPALCO’s Rate Design Works
-- by Tom Owens -- Every utility, including OPALCO, makes decisions on its rate design. These decisions are made for some very good reasons. However, they can impact individual customers quite differently. This article is
Is Your Business Prepared for Disaster?
Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the County Economic Development Council -- What would happen to your business as a result of a major disaster in
Star-Studded Trio to Light Up “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Dec. 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. at Rosario Music Room -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is extremely proud to announce three world renowned musicians
Doe Bay Internet Gains National Attention
-- from ArsTechnica.com -- When you live somewhere with slow and unreliable Internet access, it usually seems like there’s nothing to do but complain. And that's exactly what residents of Orcas Island, one of the
A Week of Viking Pride
-- from Justin Paulsen for the Orcas Boosters Club -- Tuesday Nov. 3 -- Not just Voting Day, but also "Viking Soccer Tuesday!" Show the Viking Men's Soccer team your support ahead of their match
Guest Opinion: What Are the Plans for Electric Cyberattack?
-- by Ed Sutton -- This past Sunday morning on CBS News "Sunday Morning," retired national news commentator Ted Koppel discussed the vulnerability of the national electric grid to cyberattack. In his just published book,
“C’est la vie et aux revoir” : a One-time, Last Showing of Martin Taylor’s Photography
-- by Martin Taylor -- A show of large dramatic prints by Orcas Island art photographer Martin Taylor will be presented in the Orcas Center Lobby during November. The title of the show is :
OMF Medical Needs Assessment Results Available
-- by the Orcas Medical Foundation -- In the spring of 2015, the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) sponsored a survey of Orcas Islanders’ views of their medical needs. The survey asked detailed questions about respondents’
Where Wild Meets Wilder – Films to Change Your World
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on November 14 and treat yourself and
Ready, Aim — Bingo! American Legion Turkey Shoot
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold their annual Turkey Shoot (BINGO for turkeys) on Sunday, November 8, at 11 a.m. at their post
