Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Due to Welcome Recent Rains, County Burn Ban Lifted
-- from Jim Schuh for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Due to the recent rains in the state the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office is cancelling the burn ban for recreational camp fires. This means that campfires in fire bowls or pits two foot in diameter are once again
Ranker: Summer Ferry Breakdowns Had Dramatic Impact on Local Communities
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Today the Washington State Transportation Commission held a meeting to discuss summer ferry service disruptions and other transportation issues throughout the San Juan Islands. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, who met with the Washington State Secretary of Transportation and officials from Washington State
Black-tailed Deer Overabundance and Management
Wednesday September 20 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc, UC Davis Wildlife Health Center -- Black-tailed deer are native to the San Juan Islands. Predator removal and modern reductions in hunting, however, have resulted in high deer densities on many islands, including Orcas.
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” with Melinda Milligan — and Puppets!
Auditions Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at Orcas Center --- by Margie Doyle -- Melinda Milligan to direct a gender-free, fantastical "Christmas Carol" with Jim Bredouw as Musical Director Melinda Milligan looks forward to casting a raft of rowdy Orcas actors and actresses
Miró Quartet to Spend a Week on Orcas in October
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Chamber Music Festival -- Be sure to catch the Miró Quartet the week of October 9-13 while the string quartet is here for an action-packed week of fun activities for all islanders. From pop-up appearances and a family concert at the Grange to a
Upcoming Parent Workshop: Your Brain on Conflict
Thursday, September 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig -- Trillium Swanson, LMHCA, a youth and adult counselor on Orcas, shares tools and the science behind how parents can reduce conflict with their children through understanding the brain-under-stress, and how to harness the power of the
Mentoring Profile: A Parent’s Perspective
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- Mentoring strengthens the community within which a child is raised. When asked why he and his wife, Angela Kasperski, sought out mentors for two of their sons, Doni and Daniel, Richard Kasperski said that it was a way to create “a larger
Learn What to do in an Earthquake; Participate in Great WA Shakeout Drill
-- from County Department of Emergency Management -- The 2017 Great Washington Shakeout Drill is coming soon. On October 19, 2017 you can join thousands of Washingtonians and millions of people worldwide and participate in this community awareness earthquake drill. At 10:19 a.m. you’ll get the message to “Drop, Cover,
Jim Biddick Retires from Board of Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- Anyone who has ever volunteered with Jim Biddick knows what a dedicated and hard worker he is. He gives and has given countless hours to numerous non-profits on the island, helps seniors with their income taxes, and is currently significantly
Letter to Editor | Petition Will Start Tax District Discussions
-- from Art Lange -- On behalf of the all-volunteer Coalition for Orcas Healthcare and all the members of our community, thank you to the over 700 people who signed the Petition to place the measure for a Public Hospital District (PHD) on the ballot in April, 2018. The ballot measure
Leadership San Juan Islands Now Accepting Applications
-- from Jim Hooper for Leadership San Juan Islands -- We are very pleased to announce our upcoming Open Houses and the opening of our Application window for Leadership San Juan Islands, LSJI 2018. NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR Vivette Bordas is our 2018 Program Director. Vivette is a graduate of LSJI 2017
Orcas Friends’ Hour of Contemplation and Prayer
- from Deborah Sparks -- The Orcas Island Friends Meeting (Quakers) welcomes all to join in an hour of contemplation and prayer every other Sunday from 9:30-10:30. The next meeting will be September 23. Friends Meeting is held in the upstairs meditation room of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock," aka Silly Season Cessation Soiree, is a mini-music festival outdoors behind Orcas Center, at Orcas
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” with Melinda Milligan — and Puppets!
Auditions Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at Orcas Center --- by Margie Doyle -- Melinda Milligan to direct a gender-free, fantastical "Christmas Carol" with Jim Bredouw as Musical Director Melinda Milligan looks forward to casting a raft of rowdy Orcas actors and actresses
Fire Commission Meeting Monday: UPDATED
Monday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATED STORY, 10 p.m., Sunday, September 17: The Board of Fire Commissioners will be canceling the regularly scheduled meeting on September 18, 2017 due to lack of quorum. The public will be notified as
Adventures in Cinematic Story Telling: Here Comes Orcas Island Film Fest
-- from Donna Laslo for Orcas Island Film Festival -- The fall film festival season is in full swing and the Orcas Island Film Festival, along with the other major fall festivals Telluride, Venice, and Toronto, take the lead in screening the films that will dominate the cinemas this winter.
