Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Annual Leaves of Gold Concert Upcoming
Monday, December 11, 6 p.m., Rosario Resort Music Room -- from Linda Slone, Festival Manager -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s annual Leaves of Gold concert will be held on Monday, Dec. 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room of the Mansion at Rosario Resort. The Miró Quartet, OICMF’s Quartet-in-Residence,
OPALCO Linemen Work Dark to Dark to Bring Back the Light
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Sunday, November 26th was a long day for OPALCO linemen, engineers and staff members. A big wind storm knocked down transmission poles on Shaw at around 3:15 a.m. cutting off power to Shaw, Orcas, Crane, and Blakely for more than 20 hours and
Learn to Waltz in December
Monday, December 4, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our December Dance Class on Monday, Dec 4, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 p.m. Our class this month will be Waltz which is one of the oldest
Holiday Festival Bedazzles with Arts’ Passions
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=56700] As the The Orcas Senior Center held its annual Holiday Festival of the Arts at the Senior Center this past Saturday, Joe Ciskowski's wooden bowls were on display, as were Cameron and Gina Krein's scented candles; Ed Wilson, Cindi Carter and others promoted
Letter to Editor | Farewell to Long-term School Board Members
-- from Cathy Ferran -- Left to right – Outgoing School Board members Scott Lancaster, Chris Sutton, and Tony Ghazel One of my duties as an administrative assistant is to bear official witness to the actions of our school board on behalf of our school district. Fairly soon
OPALCO Restores Power After Sunday Outage
-- from OPALCO.com -- Sunday, November 26th @ 11:05 pm: Power restored. UPDATE: Sunday, Nov 26th @ 7:15pm: The OPALCO crew now estimates power restoration for Orcas, Shaw, Blakely and Crane by 10:00 pm tonight. They have installed two new transmission poles and restrung wire on seven spans – about
Annual Tree Lighting on The Green
Friday, December 1, 3:45 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual tree lighting festivities for Friday, December 1. Starting at 3:45 pm, Islanders and visitors should plan to join the fun on the Village Green, with
Santa Claus is Coming to Deer Harbor
Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Irene McKinley -- Greet Santa as he comes in on his Christmas ship to the Deer Harbor Marina on Saturday, December 2, at 10 a.m. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club for a visit with Santa and a special
Bolshoi Ballet Performs Taming of the Shrew
Saturday, December 2, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- This weekend, the Bolshoi Ballet will be performing Taming of the Shrew the magnificent ballet created for the Company in 2014 by Jean-Christophe Maillot, Choreographer-Director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. It played to sold-out houses
WSF Issues Weather Warning for All Routes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe winds in our region tomorrow, November 26. This storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety is the number one priority of Washington State Ferries, so in the event of extremely severe
Free Training for Contractors Working on Shoreline Properties
Thursday, December 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday Harbor Grange Hall -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Photo: Skyline Tree Care Friends of the San Juans is hosting a free technical training for contractors who work on waterfront properties. San Juan County’s 400
First Winter Family Art Days at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) invites children and their parents and family members to create take-home art projects and gifts in celebration on the winter season. Attendance is free, and all art supplies are provided. Eight sessions are planned for Saturdays 10:00
Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 21, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 16, 2017 17-008098 Animal at Large 10:15:33 11/16/17 A Deputy contacted a Lopez Island resident in the Lopez Village after receiving a report that his dog was behaving aggressively. The owner stated he would keep his dog under control. A report
Children’s Christmas Market to Reveal a Wealth of Unique Treasures
Saturday, November 25 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Rachel Bishop for Salmonberry School -- The 5th Children’s Christmas Market is this coming Saturday, November 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School, just a few steps from the Holiday Festival of the Arts at
What’s Next for Orcasong Farm?
-- by Margie Doyle -- 10 acres of lavender are planted at Orcasong Farm in a strategic alliance with Pelindaba Llavender Farms This past summer, the landscape across from the Orcas Transfer Station and Island Ex changed dramatically as Orcasong Farm entered into a strategic alliance to plant
Open Registration Going on Now at Skagit Valley College
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Open Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 3. Trending programs include: • Arts • Basic Education for Adults • Basic Law Enforcement Reserve Academy • Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation • Composites •
