Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Orcas Currents Lecture: Russel Barsh to Speak on San Juans Marine Food Web
Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Sunday afternoon, April 29, Kwiáht Director Russel Barsh will deliver an Orcas Currents lecture on “The Marine Food Web: From Diatoms to Killer Whales.” This event will occur in the Orcas Island Community
Popular PlayFest Just Around the Corner
Friday - Sunday, May 4 - 6 and Friday - Sunday, May 11 - 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater -- The 13th Annual PlayFest opens Friday, May 4 on The Grange stage. The following seven short plays will be brought to life—the culmination
Forest Inventory Workshop Coming Up
Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Midkiff Family Forest, Lopez Island -- from Cailin Mackenzie for Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Northwest Natural Resource Group is hosting a workshop on how to complete a forest inventory and estimate the volume and value of timber and woody biomass. This workshop will take
Schedule Appointment for Kindergarten Registration
Friday, May 11, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary School -- Mark your calendars for Friday, May 11th and join us at the Orcas Island Elementary School Kindergarten Screening. Kids, bring your parents and questions. Meet school staff. Sign up for
Big Weekend Planned by The Whale Museum
“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on April 21, and Earth Day Workshop on April 22 -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special programs in April: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists on April 21 followed by an
April Poetry | While smiling at chirping grasshopper
While smiling at chirping grasshopper by Lin McNulty Again, you ask About my angst, My anger, and my aches You balk not At convoluted cryptic responses Meant to dispel any attempt at reason You spew magic From eons here again Straighten the mirror when necessary One might think You have
Celebrate Earth Day at the Great Islands Clean-Up
Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., All Islands -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- Hundreds of volunteers throughout the San Juan Islands will gather on Sunday, April, 22, 2018 to celebrate Earth Day and participate in the Great Islands Clean-Up. In its 5th year, the Great
Guest Opinion | A Novel Situation for OISD
-- from Thomas Baldwin -- Orcas Island School District finds itself in a novel situation, distinct from what has been business as usual for years. They actually have money that will allow them to develop a budget for the 2018-19 academic year that does not include layoffs, temporary or otherwise.
Orcas Rising to Share Local Music at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Orcas Center presents “Orcas Rising” a wonderful evening of talented island musicians performing on Center Stage Saturday, April 28 at 7:30. The event promises to be an easy-going, fun local sharing of music, replicating an island living room
April Poetry | Lola 2.
Lola 2. by Leif So she’s buried now beneath the bird bath in my friendship garden (keeping an eye on those nuthatch teases) I still see her from the corner of my eye a small twitch of catlike stillness like she always did but now not just me a small
April Poetry | Lola 1.
Lola 1. by Leif So I’m thinkin’ we hurt because we love and we love for all the stuff in between package deal we can brace ourselves everytime or we can -like- em-brace it all. I fear getting stuck - she was a cat. I tried not to freight her
There’s Going to be a Barking Lot Sale on Saturday
Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Sabina Tillman -- Would you like to get something nice for your pet? Stop by the Orcas Island Animal Shelter for our Barking Lot Sale. You’ll find toys, beds, leashes, collars, crates, and lots more for your
Letter to Editor | SJIMA Grateful for Supporters
-- from Diane Martindale and Karen Woldtvedt for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the Community Foundation of San Juan Islands for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community
Peace Island Medical Center Receives Donation to Cancer Care Garden
-- from Hilary Andradev for PeaceHealth -- A rare spring sunshine cast shadows in the PeaceHealth Peace Island Cancer Care Garden in late March illuminating a beautiful new addition to the space. Nestled near blossoming hellebores, the smooth granite Oki-gata lantern appeared to be in the spotlight as sunshine washed overhead
Looking for a Job? Attend Upcoming Job Fair
Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor -- from Minnie Knych for NW WA Workforce Council -- Are you unemployed? Looking for a summer job? Want to start a career? Whatever you are looking for, the Job Fair on Saturday, April 28 is
Chamber Hosts Employment Specialist
-- from Lance Evans -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend a Business Essentials seminar, aimed at assisting small businesses. Our topic: Initiative 1433 - Paid Sick Leave - Employer Requirements & Employee Rights. On Nov. 8, 2016, voters in WA State approved Initiative Measure
