Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
OIFR Welcomes New Firefighters and EMTs
- by Susan McBain -- Left to right, new firefighters Kathryn Bernard, Marlen Islas, Barry Gehl, Caleb Weichert, Caroline Wiltz, and Paul Andersson, and new EMTs Lisa Steckley, Roz Montgomery, and Brett McFarland) Nine newly trained recruits, five women and four men, were sworn in as members of
Preparations Underway for Granny’s Attic
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- This year’s Granny's Attic Sale on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m.
Sun Shines at OPALCO Meeting on the Ferry
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- [metaslider id="59407"] OPALCO members boarded the ferry on Saturday, April 21 to participate in the 2018 Annual Meeting. This year the meeting was on the interisland ferry, resulting in significant cost savings for co-op members. With a hearty “Here Comes the Sun!” OPALCO
Get Inspired, Entertained, Empowered at Upcoming Luke Wallace Concert
Monday, April 30, 7 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Canadian Folk Musician and coastal water protector Luke Wallace is partnering with Friends of the San Juans for benefit concerts to celebrate and protect the Salish Sea. The concerts will
Celebrate the Life of John Wallace Mount (1929 – 2017)
Saturday, May 5, 2 - 4 p.m., 67 Glenwood Inn Road -- from Joey Mount -- John Wallace Mount was an Island Icon, giving many gifts to the Islanders, including being a key player in the initial set-up of the first dial-up telephones in the 50s ,and being instrumental in
April Poetry | My art
My art by JoEllen Moldoff fell in love with crayons, then pencils, then pen and ink. It printed letters in straight back chairs and colored flowers inside the lines. One morning it began to float in the wind, on papers bathed in rainwater, then parched in sunlight. It grew blue
“Blackbird, Fly”: A Concert for Voice, Body and Strings
-- by Rachel Newcombe -- on the left, Marc Bamuthi who goes by Bamuthi, and DBR with the violin Woman in the Woods Productions is delighted to be bringing to Orcas Island on June 23rd, the highly acclaimed performance entitled, “Blackbird, Fly.” How should we best describe this
Senior Center Offers Varied Movement, Exercise Classes
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Come exercise with us. Take part in activities at the Orcas Senior Center that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The Senior Center has an amazing team of local and experienced instructors who have created classes tailored to a
Middle, High School Students: Learn to Kayak
Saturday, May 5 10 a.m., 1 pm., Cascade Lake (6th Graders) Sunday, May 6, 10 am. - 2 p.m., Camp Orkila (7-12 Graders) -- from Didier Gincig -- Are you a Middle School or High School student looking to get some kayaking experience on the water? Join Camp Orkila for
UPDATESYakima Down; Sailings Re-scheduled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE 1045 p.m. The M/V Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a bent prop. The following temporary schedule is in effect for April 23. Sailing times have been adjusted to prioritize domestic travel in the San Juan Islands, canceling the
Ferry Alert: Generator Problem Delays Chelan
--from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The M/V Chelan's 8:30am departure from Anacortes to Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C., is temporarily delayed due to necessary repairs to a service generator. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will occur when more information is available.
April Poetry | howard’s
howard’s by Beth Myhr for howard tellefsen one man can make a world in a room as howard did in an old shack sitting in the shadow of the straits like a cold museum tended by the last man of an age he let us in just once and we
New Orcas Tour Company to Debut in May
-- from Cole Sisson for Salish Sea Tour Co -- Salish Sea Tour Co is about to launch a new “experience driven” tour service this May on Orcas Island. The tours feature a behind the scenes peek at life on the island. Two daily tours: Art, History & Local Legends
Kids 15 and Younger: It’s Fishing Derby Time
Saturday, April 28, 7 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Fiona Stone for Orcas Adventures -- The Annual Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby is open to children 15 and younger. It is a free event and starts at 7am on Cascade Lake April 28. Children under 14 do not need a
Sheriff’s Report | April 11 – 17, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 11, 2018 18-002369 Accident-HitRun 11:36:16 04/11/18 An Orcas Deputy responded to a hit-n-run call. The incident happened a few days prior. A statement and photographs were taken. No suspects at this time. 18-002372 Traffic Hazard 13:07:06 04/11/18 A Lopez Island
April Poetry | InVolved
InVolved by Carla Stanley Faln asleep mid text tweet omg scene the side I tried I'm tired alive looking took to fingrtip slipping papers of the world news bounce word mist pronounced defy the ads slobbers got odders in charge of the charge pods casting watcha camra birdie your words
