John Jorgensen of J2B2

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John Jorgenson brings bluegrass to Orcas Center

Submitted by Orcas Center

Contributed photo by Russel Barsh for Kwiaht.
An Alligator Lizard basking on a sewer cover on Main Street, Eastsound; note the regrown tail.

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The mysterious Northern Alligator Lizards

by Russel Barsh

Women Playing Hamlet at the Grange Nov. 10, 11, 12; 17, 18, 19. Tickets $10.

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A modern, comedic take on a classic Shakespearean tragedy

Submitted by Actors Theater of Orcas Island.

Lewis Francis photo.

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Shadowlands photography exhibit in library

Starting Nov. 1 in the Orcas Library, Lewis Francis will be displaying his black and white photos of…

Letters.

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Reject the SJC Destination management plan | Letter

I’m confident you are getting a lot of citizen concern over proposed measures on the Destination Management plan…

Heather Spaulding \ staff photo
One pup takes a good look at the humans gathered on the shoreline.

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Return to the wild

Five seal pups may not have realized it, but Oct. 21 was to be their last morning in…

Letters.

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Patos Lighthouse celebrates 130 years of accomplishements

You’ve heard the old line: “Will the last one out please turn off the lights?” With summer gone,…

A painting by Suzanne Lamb will be on display in the art show.

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Art, yoga and more at the senior center

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

soup

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Soup cook-off competition

Join the fun on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellows to taste a wide variety…

whale of a show

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Whale of a Show — a tradition of talent and ‘triumphant joy’

Submitted by the Orca Center

nano

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The first annual All-Island NaNoWriMo Writing Sprint

Have you ever spoken the words: “Someday I’ll write a novel…”? Well, someday is now! Join us for…

Above: Carla Shanks teaches social-emotional learning at the Orcas Island Public School.

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A love letter to Carla Shanks

Members of the Orcas Women’s Coalition are so happy to present the second installment of the “Love Letter…

Shandra.

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QA with Shandra Augenstein of Doe Bay Resort

Interview with Shandra Augenstein of Doe Bay Resort and Retreat.