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
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
Obstruction-Destruction Relay Team Sweeps Braun Triathalon
-- by Caroline Buchanan -- The Steve Braun Triathalon winning team takes the winners' podium, er picnic table. From left, Sean Maloney, James Buchanan, Beth Maloney Crossing in a light drizzle from Obstruction
Sports Report: Vikings Lose a Tough One
-- by Ed Sutton -- Forget about the Seahawks and the Washington Huskies, the exciting football is here, on Orcas Island. After soundly defeating Friday Harbor last week to win the coveted Island Cup, the
Orcas Actresses Follow the Sun in “Calendar Girls”
-- a review by Colleen Stewart, updated at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 -- Love the "Calendar Girls" every day of the year, and see them weekends at the Grange! Seated Left to Right: Bev
Why Wool Was Smuggled and Weaving with Westervelt
Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Clark McAbee, Curator, Orcas Historical Museum -- -- Salish Sea Program History Matinee: Weaving with Westervelt and Why Wool Was Smuggled on