Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Olga Symphony in annual concert with friends
Friday - Saturday, November 29 - 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anita Orne for Olga Symphony -- Join the Olga Symphony for their traditional Thanksgiving weekend concert at Orcas Center on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm. Gordon, Melinda, JP, and Anita once more
Registration deadline for Boys SWISH Basketball nears
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- There are only 20 days left to register for Boys S.W.I.S.H. Basketball grades 3 - 8. Practices begin the week of December 9, games are played throughout Skagit Valley on Saturdays through March 7. Players will need indoor basketball shoes
Country Corner celebrates its 4 millionth customer
-- from Liz Longworth for Country Corner -- Robert Decker has been a patron of ours since Eastsound Station. He comes in every day and we were so happy to learn that he was our 4 millionth customer. Please join us in congratulating Robert on winning free coffee for a
Choral Society carolers eager to warm Orcas spirits
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- This year, kick off your holidays with real, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, as carolers from the Orcas Choral Society raise a joyful noise at three free Eastsound events. “We love to sing, and carols are especially joyful,” said Lynn Baker, Choral Society
Children’s handmade crafts to be featured in this upcoming holiday market
Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Rachel Bishop -- Are you looking for a unique and affordable gift for Christmas? Then look no further. The 7th Annual Children's Christmas Market will be held on Saturday November 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Orcas
@ Sea View for one night only: Scorsese’s The Irishman
Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler
Special salon series reading upcoming at Kangaroo House
Saturday, November 16, 7 - 10 p.m., Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Artsmith cordially invites you to a special Salon Series reading with Jami Macarty and Debra Babcock on Saturday, November 16, 7-10 pm, at Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast. The one-hour
Seahawks NFL Game of the Week at Sea View tonight
-- from Carol Kulmanski for Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Come join us for a viewing party at Sea View Theatre! It's a big game in the Sea Hawks season and it's going to be a battle! Seahawks 7-2 | San Francisco 8-0. Best place in town to watch the game...big comfy couches, 70 in. HDTV
Seasonal ferry shuffle means no Sidney sailings through December 8
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, November 12 through Sunday, December 8, international service between Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney B.C. is cancelled due to required maintenance on both vessels in WSF's fleet certified to run international service to and from Sidney, B.C: M/V Elwha and M/V Chelan. During this period,
Reception to recognize Marsha & Bob Waunch for years of service
Sunday, November 17, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Mariann Carrasco for Orcas Animal Protection Society -- The Orcas Animal Protection Society is sponsoring a reception on Sunday November 17, from 3 to 5 at the Orcas Center Madrona Room, to honor and thank Marsha and
Celebrate the life of Joan Pedrick
Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Celebrate Joan Pedrick's life on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Odd Fellows Hall, Orcas Island. Joan's favorite foods will be provided. Please bring a favorite bottle of wine or whiskey to share. Read
Business owners, nonprofit leaders invited to risk reduction workshop
Thursday November 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m, Heritage Bank in Friday Haarbor -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Over 40% of small business owners in the U.S. report having been involved in or threatened with a civil lawsuit, and many business owners are at risk for losing
A new lease on life at 70 — Who me?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- Harriet and Daniel met while working in the financial industry. They’ve been married 20 years. Both in their mid-70’s now, they clearly state that who they are now is so different than who they were 20 years ago. Harriet shares that she was all business
‘Sharing Paradise’ topic of upcoming LWV gathering
Monday, November 18, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host "Sharing Paradise: The Balance of Tourism and Preservation in the San Juans" from noon-2 p.m., Monday, November 18 in
You’re invited to join this basic dog handling class
Sundays, November 17 - December 29, 10 - 11 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Gwen Stamm -- Class will be taught by Lesley Liddle with assistance from Gwen Stamm and Tracy Harachi. Course fee $130. Nov 17 – Orientation without dogs (Odd Fellows)Nov 24 – 1st session bring dog
Here’s the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee agenda
Wednesday, November 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- Call to order is 4 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13 for the monthly Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee meeting at Deer Harbor Fire Station. Agenda follows: Call to
