Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Ferry Schedule No Longer Bumbled Up
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATED: 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 25 Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and it will return to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume tomorrow, April
Robert F. Rodenberger April 28, 1928 – December 8, 2017
Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Ryan Carpenter for Orcas Island Community Church -- Robert F. Rodenberger was escorted by angels to be with Jesus after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was at home and surrounded by family at the time. Bob was born on April
Treat Your Self to Healing Arts Fair
Appointments Available May 5 - 6 -- from Healing Arts Center -- The Healing Arts Center’s 30th biannual Healing Arts Fair is coming up on the weekend of May 5-6. This fair represents the Center’s outreach to the Orcas Island community; all are invited to sample the many offerings of
Master Gardeners Will Diagnose Your Plants
-- from Dianne Macondray -- Announcing the return of the San Juan County Master Gardeners to the Farmer’s Market in Eastsound on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring fresh samples of plants which lack vigor, are diseased, or infected with insects, sealed in a ziplock
Camp Orkila Celebrates Mentor Relationships Island-wide
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- On Saturday, April 14, mentors and mentees from across the San Juans joined together at Camp Orkila for the first ever county-wide mentoring event. 22 matches from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands participated in a fun-filled morning of activities, sponsored by the
Letter to Editor | Congratulations and Thank You
-- from Velma Doty -- Congratulations. We owe the Coalition that put the hospital district on the ballot a huge thank you. A lot of work went into bringing this to a vote. Thank you to each and every one of the group. Well done.
April Poetry | Orcas Lullaby
Orcas Lullaby by Trevor Welford Lorelei, sweet Lorelei A wish before I die. To lay my head upon your lap And whisper fond goodbye. They say you are a fallen star Beyond all hope and care. A force of nature, rare, untamed A whirlpool to despair. Lorelei, sweet Lorelei I
We Got Us A Hospital District
-- by Lin McNulty -- Results of the special election have now been posted by San Juan County Elections Office. At the heart of this special election for Orcas Island was the approval of a Public Hospital District. With an easy 77 percent vote in favor, the measure was approved.
Granny’s Attic is Right Around the Corner!
-- from the Orcas Senior Center -- We are filling the Senior Center to the brim with great items for our sale this weekend, April 28th and 29th. Come join us to find some island treasures and support the Senior Center! Time it Right for BIG Discounts! 25% off on
Orcas Center Seeking Artists to Feature in Monthly Exhibits
-- from Kathleen Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) plans and presents monthly exhibits at the Orcas Center. They welcome and encourage all visual artists to participate and share their work. This year the VAC is opening up the selection process for the monthly shows.
Meet the Co-author at Book Release Celebration
Wednesday, April 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Justin Cox -- SeaDoc's Joe Gaydos co-authored a new book called Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids [Review] and we're celebrating its release at the Funhouse in Eastsound Wednesday, April 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Come Celebrate 40 Years of Singing
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., Orcas Center plus Meet the Composer Thursday, May 3, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- May 3, 5 and 6, join the Orcas Choral Society in celebrating 40 years of joyful
April Poetry | Time enough now
Time enough now by Lin McNulty "A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits." * Your oft-expressed quote When I'd mention poetry.. Now…quietly… now that you’ve gone may I write you a poem? May I tell how I loved you? May I write of the
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
