Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
The Nest Brings Holiday Décor Ideas to Garden Club Christmas Tea
Cindy Morgan of The Nest will be sharing her creative flair with the members of the Orcas Island Garden Club at their annual Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 8th. Holiday cheer will abound with Cindy showing unique Christmas decorating ideas focusing on using things people already have at
Cancer Support Group Meeting on Dec. 9
The Cancer Support Group Meeting will meet Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Orcas Island Community Church. The meeting is open to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer: survivors, caregivers, or someone currently in treatment. Come for encouragement, resources, and hope. Call 376-4198 for
Dennis Bonner Returns to Direct Orcas A Cappella at Rosario Mansion Dec. 6 and 8
Dennis Bonner, the creator and long-standing director of Orcas A Cappella, returns to the island for special holiday concerts at Rosario Resort. Performances will be held on Monday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. The choir will be singing songs of
Celtic Christmas Music Comes to Community Church
For the second year, Orcas Island Community Church brings an evening of contemporary Celtic music to another Emerald Island. Celebrating the season of Christmas, Celtic-style, are Windham Hill/Ark Music recording artists Jeff Johnson (keyboards and vocal) and Brian Dunning (flutes and whistles) with Wendy Goodwin (violin) The trio
Stephens Holds On to Lead in Lopez Council Race
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of today’s recount of ballots in San Juan County’s District 6 Council Election, there was no change in the totals. Jamie Stephens won the race by 11 votes: 877 to 866 over incumbent Councilman Bob Myhr. Because the margin was
Fourteen Local Dogs Graduate
The Liddle Assistance Dog School, also known as LADS LLC, graduated its first fourteen dogs in Basic Obedience Grade One in a gathering at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday afternoon Nov. 28. Grade One is equivalent to Kindergarten; it is the introduction to good manners and teaches the basic
December Celebrations Marking Yuletide Season Start this Week
Monday, November 29 Tuesday, November 30 Orcas Island School District Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the School LIbrary Open Mic at the Lower Tavern starts at 5:30 p.m. Come watch Orcasians let loose - and that includes you! you'll never know who might be on-stage. The Lower @ 376-4848 Wednesday,
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents “The Life and Harvest of Spot Prawn ”
From the SeaDoc Society You know you love to catch and eat local Spot Prawns, but do you REALLY know as much as you want to about them? Did you know they are usually born male, reproduce for a few years, then become female and reproduce for a
Seniors’ Holiday Festival of Arts: Buying, Selling, Looking and Kibbitzing
Well done, Senior Center Advisory Committee! When the tables came down yesterday afternoon, hundreds of Orcas Islanders had "cycled through" the Orcas Island Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts, seeing the arts and crafts made by creative islanders, visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listened to the strains
Audition for Actors Theater: The Curious Savage
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. This charming and funny play tells the story of Ethel Savage (played by Lillian Gish on Broadway) who has been committed to a "sanitarium" by her children hoping to “bring her to her senses” so
Traditional Candlelight Spiral Walk on Dec. 11
The entire community is invited to join Orcas Montessori School and the Salmonberry School at the 20th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk. This year, the walk will take place on Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. Teresa Chocano, Director of Orcas Montessori says, "Come walk
Deer Harbor Hosts Santa’s Ship on Saturday December 4
By Nanae Nagaoka Time for Holiday Cheer and for Santa’s Ship to return to Orcas Island! The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Santa’s Ship will stop at Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 4th. Santa fans, big and small, are invited
Birth Works Class for Mothers & Moms-to-Be
The next "Birth Works!" a free monthly birth class for expecting women and all others interested in birth and babies, is coming up. On Monday, Dec. 6, the topic will be "Vaccinations: new research, new guidelines, new decisions to make." Classes are held monthly, the first Monday evening from 6:30
Vikings End Season in Game Fraught With Heavy Hits and Interceptions
The Orcas Vikings took to the Tacoma Dome field this afternoon to face the South Bend Indians in the 2B State Semi-finals. South Bend prevailed 28-12. South Bend returned the opening kick for 70-yard touchdown runback. The extra point was not successful. A second touchdown in the first quarter, followed
Santa Joins Fellow Seniors at Holiday Festival of Arts Tomorrow
The Senior Center is decked out with holiday decorations, islanders' arts and crafts and terrific raffle items in preparaion for its Annual Holiday Festival of Arts tomorrow. The holiday fundraiser for the Center's Senior Services will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior
Protect Your Holidays, Get a Flu Shot
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Influenza can knock even healthy adults and children off their feet and it takes up to two weeks for the vaccine to become effective. San Juan County’s Health Department is urging all residents to take advantage of National Influenza Immunization Week, Dec 5th
