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
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
April Poetry | Breakaway
Breakaway by Jill McCabe Johnson A Steller’s Jay caught his tail in the fishing line we’d draped over our thistle feeder to foil the sparrows. I grabbed kitchen shears and tiptoed beneath the birches where his mate scrawed warnings of my approach. What is a pendulum, if not the desperate
Letter to Editor | Grazie Per la Cena Degli Spaghetti
-- from Orcas Middle School ASB -- What a fantastic Spaghetti Dinner we had this year. We would like to thank all of our donors, especially Island Market for donating all the foods and supplies needed to make this happen, as well as Camp Orkila for cooking the pasta, and of
April Poetry | Do not approach fearfully
Do not approach fearfully by Margie Doyle Approach lightly, bravely As a sure-footed animal Accustomed to climbing the perilous Heights of home when you go through the door Unexpected love awaits With a kiss for your hurt With stalwart defense With a healer’s cool or warm hands –whatever you need
