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
Taming the Overgrown Garden
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Orcas Island Garden Club presents “Taming the Overgrown Garden,” with Cass Turnbull. Cass Turnbull’s name is synonymous with good pruning.
Episcopal Church Welcomes Spanish-speaking Members with Latin-themed Potluck
-- from the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- A bird's eye view of the Latin-themed potluck at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall This past June, Fr. Berto Gandara, of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, began offering
From Our Gov’t Reps: Morris Lauds Improvements to State Route 20
New lighting and signal timing will reduce congestion, pollution -- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- WSDOT recently completed a series of improvements to State Route 20 between Anacortes and Burlington. Representative Jeff
Epic Jealousy, Subterfuge, Evil, Revenge Streams to Orcas Center
Sunday, October 18 at 1 pm, Orcas Center .-- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- On Sunday, October 18 at 1 pm the Met: Live in HD production of Otello streams to Orcas Center. Often
One-day Costume Making Workshop with Brook Meinhardt
Saturday, October 24, 1-3 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Rebecca DeMerritt, Funhouse -- Struggling with coming up with a fantastic idea for a costume? Join artist Brook Meinhardt for a special one-day costume-making workshop at
Love and Rockets: Healthy Teen Relationships
Six Wednesdays 7-9 pm, starting October 28, Camp Orkila Alumni House -- from Rebecca DeMeritt, Funhouse Commons -- Join Beth Jensen, LMHC, for a six-week workshop: Love and Rockets: Teen Relationships that Feel Good. This
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What
SJ County Council to Hold Executive Session re: Litigation Potential
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second
Celebrity Chef Is Back…And So Is Charles!
-- from Madie Murray -- Mark your calendar and prepare your taste buds, the Farm to Cafeteria Program’s Celebrity Chef at School event is back. Charles Dalton teaching students how to make tasty tamales.
FilmFest Review: “James White”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “James White”, directed by Josh Mond (“Best of Next”) Initially the Sundance award-winning film “James White” may seem to be a rite-of-passage film, interweaving James’ quotidian challenges
Dallas Brass Ready to Sound the Trumpets
Saturday, October 17, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Dallas Brass returns to Orcas Center with guest performances by the Orcas Island High School Band and Turtleback Brass on Saturday, October 17
School Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op
-- by Colleen Stewart, Orcas Farm to Cafeteria Gardenkeeper-- If they haven't already flown off the shelf, you may still have the opportunity to buy the debut Farm to Cafeteria-grown bunches of Lacinato (aka Dino)
How to Fund a Program for Young Adults with Autism
-- from The Concerto Project -- The Concerto Project Board (and some advisors) on the train that runs on the Mount Baker Farm on Orcas Island. “This is a bold project,” says Marian
Sign Up Now for Flea Markets at County Fairgrounds
-- from the San Juan County Parks and Fair -- two flea markets at San Juan County fairgrounds this fall Save the Date! Two chances to shop AND/OR sell at Flea Markets at
FilmFest Review: “Taxi”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Taxi”, 2015 Golden Bear winner by banned director Panahi Surprisingly humorous and kindhearted, “Taxi” is the third film made by Jafar Panahi, the acclaimed Iranian director whose
Flu Vaccinations at Orcas Medical Center
Call 376-2561 to make your appointment for October 22 or 29 -- from the Orcas Medical Center -- Schedule flu shots now for you and your family at the Orcas Medical Center! For
