Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Aflame with Passion
-- from Artha Kass -- If you were one of the lucky ones, you experienced the spectacular Benedict Cumberbatch in National Theatre Live’s dazzling production of Hamlet last Thursday evening at Orcas Center. This Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 pm you have the opportunity to experience another superb production from
Orcas Choral Society Concert Will Celebrate Our Longest Nights
Saturday Dec. 5 at Orcas Center; Sunday Dec. 6 at Lopez Center -- from Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society present "Nightfall" on Orcas Dec. 5 and on Lopez Dec. 6 Contentment. Companionship. A good book by a crackling fire. Longing. Love.
Happy Birthday Dear Grange…
-- from Carol Owen -- It was on this date in 1867 that Oliver Hudson Kelley founded the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry, also known as The Grange. It's the oldest national agricultural advocacy organization. Kelley was born in Boston in 1826, and moved to Itasca, Minnesota, to become
Thank You — Senior Center’s Holiday Festival an Encore Hit
Arron Redford and Jami Mitchell tell Santa and Mrs. Claus that they've been very, VERY good at the Senior Center -- from Arron Redford, Senior Center Manager-- On Nov. 28, the Senior Center was filled with the spirit of magic at this year’s Holiday Festival. I felt an
Santa Set to Arrive on Lions Christmas Ship
Sunday, December 13, 11:30 am, Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick -- The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the arrival of the International Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 13, at 11:30am at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The Christmas Ship has been sailing the waters of Northern Puget Sound since its
Holiday Floral Arrangements at the Garden Club
Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club announces its annual Christmas Tea for December 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. This is the second Wednesday of the month instead of
Enjoy December Traditions at Cancer Survivorship Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Community Church Fellowship Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- The December Cancer Survivorship Meeting will bring some cheer into the holiday season. Please join us for goodies that we should not eat, ornaments that we will attempt to make, and
Council Meet for SMP is Canceled
Friday, Dec 4, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. -- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The Special Meeting to consider a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Ordinance originally scheduled for Friday, December 4 has been cancelled.
West Coast a Leader in Clean Economy
-- from Jaime Smith, Governor Inslee's Office -- As the COP 21 global climate conference gets underway in Paris, leaders from four jurisdictions of North America’s West Coast—British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington—are holding up a new report as evidence that the region’s collective leadership on climate change is bringing
Unitarian Universalist Chalice Circle to Discuss Winter
Sunday, December 6, 11:30 am, Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain -- Please join the UU Chalice Circle discussion on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 in Benson Hall. Our topic will be, what is winter to each of us? Thoughts to consider: Winter for me means cold, rain, dark, and
Library Friends Holiday Tea to Thank All Friends
Saturday 5th, Noon to 3 at the Public Library -- by Leif -- Kids of all ages enjoy the food and festivities of the Lbrary's Holiday Tea When I asked children’s Librarian Nita Couchman if we should put down a drop cloth to protect the carpet she said,
Peace Island Medical Center Adds Pediatrician
-- from Lori Polevoi, for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Pediatrician Steven Ban, MD, a visiting specialist at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, begins seeing patients through the Family Medicine Department this Friday, Dec. 4 While he is a general pediatrician who provides care to all children, Dr. Ban
Shop at the American Legion Holiday Bazaar
-- from Judi Resch -- Maggie Kaplan and Sadie Bailey share a booth at the American Legion Auxiliary Bazaar, 2014 The American Legion Women's Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar is this Saturday, Dec 5th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Post Home near Country Corner. Local craft vendors,
Eastsound Planning & Review Committee Agenda
Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from EPRC Chair Greg Ayers -- Main Topics of the December meeting will be: 1. Public Works – Eastsound Streetscape Standards (30 Minutes) – Colin Huntemer o Goal: To provide Public Works with final feedback pending
Benedict Cumberbatch Streams to Orcas Center as Hamlet
Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- Photo by Johan Persson. Used with permission. Editor's note: Originally planned for showing in October, Hamlet has been re-scheduled for this Thursday, Dec. 3) Here’s your opportunity to see star of stage, film
The Grange Lot Is Now Lit
-- from Linda Peth -- The parking lot has lights! Thanks to Greg Ayers, Kate Hansen, Larry Coddington, Doug Bechtel, Tony Lee, Pete Moe, Kevin Loomis for technical support, Jerry Masters of Valley Supply for the bases and to Sea Island Sand and Gravel who provided discounts on the concrete. With your donations for
