Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall Gaylord for Citizens' Committee -- We are a citizens’ committee urging voters to say, “Yes” to the school bond and levy in the upcoming General Election. We are pleased that the school board has listened to the community and split needed improvements into TWO initiatives. The first
Perham “Per” Black to Compete in Sailing Nationals
-- from Gray Cope for the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation -- Perham “Per” Black, a senior at Spring Street International School in Friday Harbor is one of 18 youth sailors headed to Florida to compete in the Cressy Cup Laser Radial Division. This competition is considered the United
South Sound Marine Naturalist Training Program Upcoming
October 21, 22, 29 & November 4, 5, and 19 -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- Registration for the South Sound Marine Naturalist Training Program, presented by The Whale Museum, is now open. The program will run on the following dates: October 21, 22, 29 & November 4,
Letter to Editor | Please Vote Yes on Field Levy
-- from Andrew Stephens -- I would like to encourage everybody to support the upcoming school levy. The levy will finally address the poor condition of the fields around the school. I have played on these fields as a student, and coached on them as a parent. I have also
Olga Monthly Potluck Season Begins
Saturday, October 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for the Olga Potluck, Saturday, October 14 at the Olga Community Center. This month’s event, hosted by Steve Emmes and George Post, marks the start of Olga’s winter season of monthly potlucks. Social hour begins
Crab, Costumes at Upcoming Yacht Club Feed
Thursday, October 19, 6 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Burke Thomas, Yacht Club Vice Commodore -- The Annual Crab Feed dinner and costume party is coming up fast. Thursday October 19, 6 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Tickets are $25 whole crab and $17 half crab.
Learn About Legacy Gifts in Upcoming Workshop
Thursday, October 12, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Are you interested in learning more about the tools and options for making legacy gifts? The Orcas Island Community Foundation invites you to an educational hour with OICF’s investment manager
WSF Looking For Your Photos in Twitter Contest
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Mural of the Kalakala in Port Angeles Got a unique, striking or interesting photo that includes at least one of our ferries? We want to see it… and anyone who looks at our upcoming Winter 2018 printed sailing schedule may see it
Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” — Humorous Fairy Tale, Fantasy
Sunday, October 15, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- A scene from Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.”Photo: Cory Weaver/Metropolitan OperaTaken during the dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera on September 16, 2009. Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "Die Zauberflöte" by
Letter to Editor | We’re Supporting School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall K. Gaylord and Marny Gaylord -- I am voting “Yes” on both the Orcas School District bond and levy in the November election. The bond is for necessary improvement of the buildings. The levy will pay for the field improvements in just six years. The new design preserves
Orcas Center Rolls Out 17-18 Season
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Whatever we hold as our culture, this is our Center," Orcas Center Board of Trustees President Tom Fiscus said as the new season was "rolled out" last week. Islanders at the Orcas Center on Wednesday Sept. 27 got a sneak preview of the performances and
Speakers Bureau: Poet, Artist Shin Yu Pai Blends Poetry With Visual Arts
Saturday, October 14, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- Orcas Island Library and Humanities Washington partner to bring author and visual artist, Shin Yu Pai, to Orcas for free Speakers Bureau event. Orcas Island Library and Humanities Washington invite the community to an engaging conversation
How Acupuncture Can Ameliorate Drug-related Chemical Dependency
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Dr. Vincent Shu -- Dr. Vincent Shu Pain is the most common reason patients are seen in Primary Care Clinics. An estimated 5-8 million American use opioids for long term management of chronic pain with
All Work and No Play – Who, Me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- I’m a helper kind of person. It makes me happy to assist others in ways that makes them happy. In my forties, I sailed on a 93 ft schooner for two years. To run such a vessel it takes collaboration and team work. I was
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, October 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Anne Marie Shanks for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The meeting of the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, October 11 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Fire Station will focus on the following
“Laff-tober” Arrives with Sunday Classic Comedy Movie Fest
Sundays, October 15, 22, 29, 1 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- Get ready to laugh in October (or “Laff-tober”) for the Sunday Classic Comedy Movie Fest October 15, 22, and 29 at 1 p.m. And it’s free. Here’s the lineup: Sunday 10/15/17, 1 pm "Some Like it
