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
Roger Sherman to Speak on the Harmony of the Spheres
-- from Orcas Currents -- Roger Sherman On Thursday, September 24, Orcas impresario Roger Sherman will treat islanders to an Orcas Currents lecture on “Harmony of the Spheres: the Music of the Cosmos.”
‘Gimme Shelter’ — League of Women Voters Looks at Housing Problems
Monday, September 21 at Noon at the San Juan Island Grange -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- The Housing situation in San Juan County is the focus
Larsen Stands Firm With Planned Parenthood
Larsen family story exposes lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, on Sept. 18voted against a bill
Ferries Start Fall Schedule this Sunday, Sept. 20
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ana/SJs/Sidney - Fall Schedule Begins Sunday, Sept. 20 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. In keeping with previous fall schedules, drivers and passengers should
Another Fifth Season of Farm Freshness for the Schools
-- by Ashley Randall, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator -- Volunteers Ryan Morris, Betsy Wilson, Joan Fletcher, Merry Bush, David & Geri Turnoy, Edith Thomsen, Colleen Stewart and Jane Wilson made quick work of everything!
Help OIEF Bring Art Classes to our Public Schools
-- from Janna Carter for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) -- A - OK brings the comfort and creativity of art to school students The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a
Calling All Gardeners to Fall Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Kate Yturri -- Marianne Binetti, host of "Dig In Seattle", a cooking and gardening show on KJOE-TV, will be the keynote speaker
U.S. Rep. Larsen Reports on Veterans
Mt. Vernon Clinic Open 6 hours daily for walk-in mental health care -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional
Chili Cook-off Warms the Giving Season
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 am - 2 pm on Village Green Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off Benefits the Orcas Holiday Giving Tree Chili Cookoff to benefit the Holiday Giving Tree It doesn't matter
Chinese President’s First Stop in Seattle on U.S. Visit
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Seattle has been confirmed as the first stop for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation who will be visiting the United States next week. Gov.
Letter to the Editor: Support Students at Chili Cookoff
Chili Cookoff to benefit the Holiday Giving Tree -- by Madie Murray -- The students in our Middle School Farm to Classroom class are making a killer vegetarian chili (made partially from veggies
Orcas Fire and Rescue to Renew Contract with Dr. Sullivan
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners plan to renew two contracts for Emergency Medical Coverage and for Volunteers Occupational Health and Fitness contracts with Dr. Michael Sullivan at their Thursday,
The Gifts of Melons and Knowledge
--by Madie Murray, Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria-- Robin and Norm share the lessons of melons from seed to fruit to seed “We want to give some organically grown melons to your school
Friends of the Library Invite All to Annual Meeting
-- from the Friends of the Library -- The Friends of the Library,(FOIL) will hold their annual meeting Sunday, September 20th, from 1pm to 3pm in the meeting room of the Orcas Library. All FOIL
Letter to the Editor: Join Other Helpers at Sunrise
Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 a.m. at the Skillet Restaurant -- from the Orcas Lions Club --- Please join the Orcas Island Lions Club for the first monthly Sunrise Volunteer Meeting at the Island Skillet
Come See Orcas Library’s Plans for Expansion
Open House Tuesday, September 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. -- from Alexander Conrad for the Orcas Library Board of Trustees -- Concept drawing for expansion of the Orcas
