Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
School Board to Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, November 22, 5:30 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting (Regular Monthly Meeting) TUESDAY, November 22, 2016 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - School Library Conference room. The
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Odd Fellows
Thursday, November 24, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 4:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall. Due to record-breaking attendance, we are again partnering with the Episcopal Church to
Friday is for Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 25, 7 - 9:30ish p.m., High School Gym -- from Susan Stoltz -- Thursday is for gratitude, friends and family; Friday is for Dodgeball. The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec District invite the whole community to an evening of Dodgeball at the High School Gym.
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Stranded Boaters
-- from Michael Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued three cold, stranded boaters from a sand bar on the Skagit River on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The evening SAR Alert crew launched on a routine training flight at
Orcas Island Distillery Holiday Open House
November 25, 12 - 4 p.m., Orcas Island Distillery -- from Charles West -- The harvest is complete and this year's apple and pear brandy promise to be spectacular. But, don't believe us, come taste for yourself. RSVP for tour and tasting to Distiller@orcasislanddistillery.com.
Letter to Editor | Do It For Dorothy
-- from Sam Genders -- I'm a quite well known UK songwriter making music under the name Diagrams. I recently recorded a new album of songs that I wrote with Dorothy Trogdon, a 90-year-old Orcas Island resident. She lives up near Doe Bay. I visited her there last summer and
Family Health Center Gala Ushers in Holiday Season
Saturday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- [metaslider id=47928] What's better than communing with friends? Doing it to benefit a good cause. Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) is hosting its 9th Annual Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction on Saturday, November 19 at Orcas Center. A $25 ticket
Orcas Medical Foundation / University of Washington Field Islanders’ Questions
-- by Lin McNulty -- The curious and concerned gathered in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center Wednesday afternoon to hear Catherine Henderson, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) president, and Debra Gussin, Executive Director of University of Washington Neighborhood Clinics, outline a proposed plan to continue medical services at Orcas Medical
Actors Theater Play, “Other Desert Cities,” Continues This Weekend
-- by Michèle Griskey -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island production “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz opens on Christmas Eve 2004 in the posh living room of the Wyeth family in Palm Springs, California. On the surface, things look pretty typical for the wealthy Southern California family.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Friday, November 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Learner Limbach -- Dear Community, It's been a pretty rocky past week and, believe me, you are not alone if you are not exactly sure what to do next. In these times of uncertainty we need to come
OIHS Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, sophomore at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to play violin with the Honors String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in February 2017 and also with the Honors Orchestra at Sydney Opera House in July. Selection for both groups was by audition and
Hedrick Smith to Speak on the Political Earthquake of 2016
Sunday, November 20, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Now that the most divisive and deeply disturbing US presidential election in memory is finally over, we face the difficult questions: What happened? What now? On Sunday, November 20, Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning author and producer —
Market to Feature Handmade Wares — By Kids
Saturday, November 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- In the coming week, more than a few homes on Orcas Island will be a frenzy of craft and art making as local young artisans ready their wares for the annual Children’s Christmas Market. For
In Memoriam | Julie Fraser
Saturday, December 10, 1 p.m., Helsell's Barn -- from Caitlan Rivera -- With the love of her husband, children, and stepchildren around her, Julie Fraser’s spirit peacefully passed from her body into the soft pitter patter of evening rain on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Julie was born and raised in
Food Co-op, Exchange Launch Film Series
-- by Kelly Rose -- Orcas Food Co-op and The Exchange presented the film “Bag It” at the Orcas Island Library on Monday, November 14. This was the first in a free-film series called “Kick the Plastic Habit” focusing on the effects of plastics and chemicals on our personal and
Shop Eastsound Artwalk for Holiday Gifts
Friday, November 25, 12 noon - 4 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Take a delightful walk about the charming village of Eastsound, taking in the amazing art and crafts of local artisans, photographers, and craftspeople. Shop the local boutiques for unique holiday gift items. The festivities will begin
