Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Letter to the Editor: National Theatre’s Macbeth Impact Diminished
from Jane Alden I had been looking forward to the Orcas Center's presentation, via satellite, of The National Theatre Company's production of "Macbeth," starring Kenneth Branagh, for weeks, and did my best to let others know about it so they would not miss out on what I believed would be
Library Trustees to Hold Open Meeting
from Rachel Newcombe Sunday, October 27, 1-2:30 p.m., Orcas Library Building the Future: Book and Beyond... On Sunday, October 27th the Orcas Island Library Trustees invite you to join them in the OIPL Community Room from 1:00 -2:30pm to engage in a conversation about the Orcas Island Library Expansion Project.
Kids Halloween Party at Odd Fellows
from Anji Ringzin Thursday, October 31, 4-6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall Bring your kiddos to the first ever Halloween Party for Kids! Since the Odd Fellows Hall will already be decorated for the grown up's fabled Halloween Dance, why not have a kids party before the grown ups party in
Walk the Labyrinth for Día de Muertos
from Karen Blinn Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday which focuses on gatherings of family and friends who pray for, celebrate, and remember those who have died. Emmanuel Parish invites you to come and observe this holiday with a Remembrance Labyrinth Walk on Saturday, November 2.
Suspicious Package on San Juan Cleared
from Sheriff Rob Nou On Friday, October 25, 2013 at about 8 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a suspicious piece of luggage in a gravel parking lot in the 4400 block of Pear Point Road on San Juan Island. The Washington State Patrol EOD team responded and examined
Elementary School To Hold Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast
Iraq Veteran Mike Page greets elementary student New Orcas Elementary School Principal Kathy Page and her husband Mike, a veteran who served with the U.S. Army in Iraq are organizing a new event to honor Veteran's Day. Kathy is organizing a Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony and Breakfast on Friday,
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Series on Ethical Eating Continues
by Susan McBain The second in the Orcas Island UUF series of services about ethical eating will take place at this Sunday’s service at Benson Hall (Episcopal Church) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our presenter will be Madie Murray on the topic “Farm to Cafeteria: Feeding our Kids for a Healthy
Who Says Business and Pleasure Can’t Mix?
by Cara Russell Local business owners take a break to schmooze and network and just have fun. Photo: Cara Russell The theme was Volunteer for Success, and the Beach House at Rosario Resort was packed Wednesday evening October 23 for the Annual Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce mixer.
“Open Lens” to Open with Featured Photographer
by Anne Hay Photo by Martin Taylor Photographers from throughout our island will share their most recent work with friends and neighbors at Orcas Center beginning Friday, November 1. Coordinated by the Center's Visual Arts committee, the month-long exhibit, "The Open Lens" will kick off with a reception
Farm to Cafeteria Has Been Busy!
Tom Burg - salmon smoker extraordinaire by Madie Murray On Monday, the 21st, Tom Burg delivered almost 30 pounds of freshly smoked salmon to the school cafeteria for our school lunches! Are we lucky or what?? The salmon was supplied by the Glenwood Springs Hatchery, and the smoking
Community Hub Conversation
Sunday, October 27, 11:30 a.m., Heartwood House Thrive Orcas island Please join in on a community dialogue. Orcas Island Community Foundation has requested letters of interest for developing a “Community Hub” on Orcas Island. Let’s create a joint letter of ideas and collaborations, addressing unmet needs. What kinds
Go to Orkila for Festival and Hay Rides!
Camp Orkila's awesome climbing wall! Friday October 25 at YMCA Camp Orkila (at the end of Mt. Baker Road) from Laura Bruhns Camp Orkila's Fall Festival will be from 1:30-5:30 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to warm you up. You’ll be able to participate
The Carls Are Coming!
Sunday October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center That would be folk musicians Carl Allen and Carl Burger, both well-known to Orcas audiences separately, but now together for a joint show. They will be performing Sunday evening, October 27th, 7 PM, at the Orcas Senior Center. Carl
Letter to the Editor: Protect Charter & Vote No on Proposition 1
Vote NO on County Charter Proposition 1 This proposition was put forward last May in a last ditch effort by a disgruntled, lame duck, six-member County Council to change our current Charter. If approved, it may lead to: . more instability in our county government . an end to our
Donate for Halloween Candy at Bonnie Brae Neighborhood
from Didier Gincig Contributions of candy to help with Halloween trick or treating at OPAL Bonnie Brae may be dropped off at the OPAL office on the corner of Lover's Lane and Enchanted Forest Road. Bonnie Brae is a main Halloween location for island children. Donations may also be made
Orcas Terminal Gets Facelift, New Bumpers
by Cara Russell Repairs at Orcas Ferry Terminal. Photo: Rich Harvey Last week, maintenance work began on the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. The entire dock is getting repainted. The fixed dolphin (an offshore structure that helps guide the ferry into the dock) on the west side of the
