Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
UW Professor David Montgomery to Speak on “Growing a Revolution”
Sunday, September 24, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Throughout history, civilizations have withered and even disappeared after destroying their once-fertile soils. We now risk repeating this age-old trauma on a global scale due to ongoing soil-degradation, climate change, and rapidly rising populations. But
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is the presenter at the History Matinee sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museums on Sunday,
Upcoming Opportunities to Participate in OPALCO Co-op
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- OPALCO is a member-owned cooperative committed to democratic member control and community involvement. In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for OPALCO members to join in conversation with the Board, staff and each other. Members are encouraged
The Potentiality of No Buts
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I woke up this morning by Gracie tapping her little furry paw on my chest. She's ready for the day to begin; I'm not. I feel into the sense of lacking. My orientation in life is that I'm always lacking something. What is it this
Discuss County Comp Plan with Planning Dept. Head
Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the Eastsound Fire Station on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to
Prescribed Fire on Young Hill Slated for Late September
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan National Historical Park -- San Juan Island National Historical Park plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Young Hill between late September and early October 2017, when weather permits. As part of post-burn operations, herbicide will be used in selected areas – less than
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Take to Random Howse Stage
Saturday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be playing at Random Howse on Saturday, September 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. JP, Gordon, and Anita will once more be bringing their ever-popular blend of fiddle, guitar, bass, and
Guest Opinion: Protect Your Credit in Equifax Breach
-- by Cathy Vierthaler, Island Business Services -- You have probably heard by now about the Equifax data breach affecting more than half the US population. Here are some concrete steps to protect your credit. It is important for all of us to protect our credit, not just the wealthy.
Sheriff’s Report | September 6 – 12, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 6, 2017 17-006290 Sick or Injured Animal 09:14:42 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a report of animal neglect on San Juan Island. Investigation continues. 17-006296 Malicious Mischief 12:49:04 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a vehicle being tampered with in the town of Friday
Orcas Women’s Coalition Hosts Rep. Lytton at Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition on the move Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) is a vibrant, energetic network of women and transgender people on Orcas Island, working together to create
Report to the Community: First Day as a UW Medicine Clinic
The OMF Board received the following in an email note from Debra Gussin, Executive Director of UW Neighborhood Clinics, on Tuesday morning regarding how things went at the Clinic on its opening day as a UW Medicine Clinic. The Board felt they should share it with you, the community: Day
OPALCO Survey Results Show Support for Community Solar
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- More than 1,200 members responded to an online survey about Community Solar, measuring preferences, appetite, and collecting narrative comments. In a nutshell, the membership is very interested in Community Solar so long as it doesn’t affect rates. A request for
Famed Pianist to Perform on Shaw
-- from Alex MacLeod -- Well known pianist and composer Grisha Krivchenia will perform Sunday, September 24 at 4 p.m. at the Shaw Island Community Building. His performance will be a fundraiser for Shaw’s volunteer EMS team, which is raising money for a new ambulance. Grisha is well known in
NT Live’s Yerma is Stunning, Searing, Unmissable
Thursday, September 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Yerma, broadcast live to the Orcas Center screen on September 21, 7:30 .m.. The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) plays a young woman who is driven to the unthinkable
Come See How the Food Bank Works
Meet our amazing volunteers! -- from the Food Bank Board -- We’re sure there are many members of the community who would like to see the inside of our Food Bank and learn how we distribute food and other essentials to our clients but never had the opportunity.
Council to Hold Shoreline Plan Public Hearing
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council’s Tuesday, September 19 Public Hearing to Adopt a Shoreline Master Program Ordinance will be postponed from its originally published time. The Public Hearing on the Shoreline Master Program Ordinance will open as advertised at 9:15 AM on September 19,
