Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Orcas Girls Travel to San Diego Invitational Sailing Regatta
-- from David Kau for Sail Orcas -- [metaslider id=56211] Over October 21st and 22nd, four girls from the Orcas Island High School Sailing team travelled down to San Diego to compete in the Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association’s Annual Girls Invitational Regatta, hosted at the San Diego Yacht Club
Hearing on Proposed Expansion to Xylene at Anacortes Refinery
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Community activists and representatives from many environmental organizations including Stand.earth, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, Evergreen Islands, and Friends of the San Juans will testify at an upcoming public hearing on a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Andeavor
Comprehensive Plan Vision Check-in Survey Now Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Please participate in the Department of Community Development’s online survey regarding the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. The survey is intended to provide the opportunity for residents to give input on the Vision Statement. Residents that attended the October Workshops will find that this
Big Weekend Planned by The Whale Museum
Saturday, November 11 9:30 a.m., San Juan Island Fire Station Sunday, November 12, 9:30 a.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two special programs in November: the Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists on Saturday, November 11
County Launches Public Comment Map Tool
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Public Comment Map at the link below gives you the chance to share your opinion about places around the county. Do you have an idea about how you would like your neighborhood to change? Put it on the map. The feedback you
Need Teeth Pulled? Extraction Clinic Upcoming
Monday, November 13, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett's dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday, November 13 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
JoEllen Moldoff Offers New Memoir Class
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate "Telling Our Stories: The Practice of Memoir Writing" for four Tuesdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. Memoir writing engages us in self-discovery. With an open mind, we can allow our memories
Bring Your Animal Art for November Exhibit
Reception Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 -- from Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- "Why I Love Dogs" artist unknown You are cordially invited to submit your work to the November Orcas Center Show showcasing all animals: "The Animal World: Feathers, Scales, and Fur.” All media
Healing Arts Fair Returns to Orcas
November 11 - 12, Healing Arts Center -- from Anita Holliday -- Sign-ups are in progress for the Healing Arts Center’s (HAC) biannual Healing Arts Fair, coming up on the weekend of November 11–12. This fair represents the Center’s outreach to the Orcas Island community; all are invited to sample
An Accounting of San Juan 1921 County Fair
-- from Barbara Bevens -- We know that the first fair in San Juan County was in 1906. What we don’t know is what happened with Fairs until records began in 1921. I need to do some research with the Historical Societies from all of the islands. But, until then,
Editorial: Local Pride Requires Local Support of Schools
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Chamber of Commerce got it right when it honored three local businessmen with the Community Service Award for 2017. Tony Ghazel, Scott Lancaster and Chris Sutton all have island "day jobs" that demand their time, energy and revenues. Yet they consistently step up to
Odds Are Great for Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 31, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- It is that time of year when ghosts and goblins are out and about enjoying themselves. To add to the merriment, the Odd Fellows will be holding their annual Halloween Festivities at the Odd Fellows Hall. First: Kids Party
Day of the Dead Remembrance at The Whale Museum
Wednesday, November 1, 3 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger for The Whale Museum -- Please join us on Wednesday November 1 at 3 p.m. as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas. Come and share your memories of departed whales who are
Pre-order Your Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Now
Pre-order deadline is November 2 -- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School -- It is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving and the Holidays are just around the corner. In its 23rd year, the Orcas Montessori School wreath sale is an Orcas Island holiday tradition, providing you and your friends
Learn to Salsa in November
Monday, November 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our November Dance Class on Monday, November 6, at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Our class this month will be Salsa, maybe the most popular of the
OIFF Recap: “Before We Vanish”
--by Jule Treneer-- "Before We Vanish" or, more literally translated, "Invaders Taking a Walk " by director Kurosawa The original Japanese title of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Before We Vanish" translates as something like “Invaders Taking a Walk”, which actually gives you a much better sense of what the film
