Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Letter to Editor | COHC Thanks You
-- from Dale Heisinger -- UPDATE: In my rush to get out a thank you from COHC, I inadvertently gave the results of the San Juan Island School Levy instead of the results of the vote for PHD #3, Orcas Island. The total votes cast for the PHD was 1886 with
OPALCO New Phone System Improves Outage Info
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- If you’ve called OPALCO lately, you’ve noticed the new phone system. Like it is in the rest of the world, callers start out with an automated menu and press a key to get what they are looking for. Press ONE for outages; press TWO
Lisa Henderson Announces County Clerk Candidacy
-- from Lisa Henderson -- In mid-March Lisa Henderson was appointed by the San Juan County Council to fill the unexpired term of three-term County Clerk, Joan White. Lisa was hired by Joan in 2014 and served as her Chief Deputy Clerk until November 2018, when she began fulfilling both
Yakima Service Update
-- from Washington State Ferries -- One of the Yakima's bent propeller blades Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One of the
April Poetry | Later, Late
LATER, LATE by Laurel Rust Looking over poems written during my mother's dying, scrawled hastily in moments in bad penmanship, the words feel nearly careless now, imprecise, though they were written when every moment felt crucial, pinioned in the excruciatingly formal context of her dying. So be it: I
It’s a Carnivale, Auction, Anniversary at Montessori
Saturday, April 28, 6 – 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Orcas Montessori School -- Please join us this Saturday, April 28 for the Orcas Montessori School 30th Anniversary Carnivale and Auction. This is a fun-filled event to support our school. Enjoy games, music, drinks, light dining prepared by
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
New to Medicare? You Need This Workshop
Monday, April 30, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. Come
OICMF Presents “Music 101” at The Funhouse
Thursdays, May 3 and May 10, 7 - 9 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music -- What’s the difference between a concerto and a sonata? How about a Philharmonic, a Symphony, and an Orchestra? Do you know when it’s okay to clap between movements,
Celebrate Poetry at Open Reading Tonight
Thursday, Apr. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Library -- from the Orcas Island Library -- We will have an Open Mic on Thursday April 26th at 6 pm. You can sign up to read your poems or read your favorite poetry.
April Poetry | Ninety Six Percent
Ninety Six Percent by B. Sadie Bailey Sun rays vaporize low-hung thick-haze fog of thought i mistoook as "me." A few dancing molecules, vast dark matter beween; Ninety-six percent of the Universe Is the Isn't - or what's between the Is. We spin in infinite space. Most-Thing Dark is at
See What Treasures Await at Granny’s Attic
Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas 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 1 a.m. -
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
