Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
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
Get Inspired, Entertained, Empowered at Upcoming Luke Wallace Concert
Monday, April 30, 7 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Canadian Folk Musician and coastal water protector Luke Wallace is partnering with Friends of the San Juans for benefit concerts to celebrate and protect the Salish Sea. The concerts will
Celebrate the Life of John Wallace Mount (1929 – 2017)
Saturday, May 5, 2 - 4 p.m., 67 Glenwood Inn Road -- from Joey Mount -- John Wallace Mount was an Island Icon, giving many gifts to the Islanders, including being a key player in the initial set-up of the first dial-up telephones in the 50s ,and being instrumental in
April Poetry | My art
My art by JoEllen Moldoff fell in love with crayons, then pencils, then pen and ink. It printed letters in straight back chairs and colored flowers inside the lines. One morning it began to float in the wind, on papers bathed in rainwater, then parched in sunlight. It grew blue
“Blackbird, Fly”: A Concert for Voice, Body and Strings
-- by Rachel Newcombe -- on the left, Marc Bamuthi who goes by Bamuthi, and DBR with the violin Woman in the Woods Productions is delighted to be bringing to Orcas Island on June 23rd, the highly acclaimed performance entitled, “Blackbird, Fly.” How should we best describe this
