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
Marlene Dickey Moves On…
-- by Gretchen Krampf -- Last Friday, on the eve of the full moon, Marlene Dickey was showered with love and music from those who were privileged to join and celebrate her in a Song
Medical Teams International Dental Van Returns
September 25 - 26 and November 13 - 14. Applications by September 10 -- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Dental Van has two more visits scheduled for 2015: September 25-26 and November 13-14. The November 14th clinic will
Meet Theresa Mayr, New Elementary Principal
-- by Cara Russell -- Theresa Mayr, Orcas Island School District Elementary Principal In the midst of the completion of the school bond remodel project and the elementary flood repair reconstruction, new Orcas
Guest Editorial: What the School Renovation Means to Farm to Cafeteria
-- by Madie Murray, F2C Coordinator-- I guess it would be more appropriate to say what it means to me! The amazing transformation of the entire public school campus is, by itself, awe-inspiring. But for
Chair Yoga Now Twice a Week
-- from Sara Dailey-Smith -- Chair Yoga at the Senior Center now twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting Sept
“Light and Shadow” Features Madill and Yeaman
Opening Reception Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. -- from Michael Yeaman -- Jan Madill and Michael Yeaman are the featured artists for the Orcas Center in September Jan Madill and
Sign Up to Volunteer for Fall Park & Rec Programs
Pre-register now -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec is looking for sports coordinators, volunteers and coaches for soccer, flag football, running club, wrestling, basketball, and more for
SJC, EDC Launch San Juan Islands Made Branding Initiative
-- from Victoria Compton -- San Juan County government and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project, the creation of the San Juan Islands Made
The Eastsound Subarea Plan Update at the 11th Hour
-- by Margie Doyle -- After years of hashing out what the intention and goals of the Eastsound Subarea Plan (ESAP) was, and how well Orcas Island's only Urban Growth Area (UGA) has adhered to
Doe Bay Thursdays to Benefit the Funhouse
-- from the Funhouse Commons -- Help us grow strong & healthy kids by "chowing for children" at Doe Bay Café every Thursday night during September in support of a new playground at the Funhouse
We Did It! and Orcas School District Begins a New Era
-- by Margie Doyle -- This is the reality, not an architect's rendering -- the Orcas Schools campus. An Orcas Issues photo. The Orcas Community came out en masse to the ribbon cutting
Eagle Food Needed!
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -- Please feed me. Thank you Wolf Hollow has three young Bald Eagles in care right now and they will be with us
District Reaches Contracts with Both School Unions
New Faces at School include Teachers -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District Superintendent Eric Webb announced at the monthly school board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, "I'm very happy to report we
Eth-Noh-Tec at the Sunday Concert on the Green
-- from Eth-Noh-Tec -- Look for Eth-Noh-Tec storytellers at the Stage on the Green this Sunday, then at National Storytelling Festivals in Utah and Tennessee! The world of Asia is not too far
Anacortes-Lopez Sailings Cancelled
Yakima to make extra Lopez stops -- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to earlier service disruptions, the 6:45 pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 7:35 pm Lopez return sailing [for Saturday, Aug.
Power Outage(s): OPALCO Update
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Orcas Island and Shaw Island OPALCO members reported power outages due to wind damage starting at 11am this morning. OPALCO crews were dispatched to multiple locations, and as of 1:45pm
