Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Choral Society Begins New Season With Potluck, Singing
Tuesday, September 12, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Come sing with Orcas Choral Society Orcas Choral Society kicks off its fall season Tuesday, September 12 at 5:30 at the Orcas Center with a potluck picnic and introduction to the music
Community Advisory Regarding Decision to End DACA Program
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Because of the level of interest on Orcas in matters of immigration, what follows is Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's excellent and understandable reprise of the impact of Trump's DACA revocation. This presidential action is not going to be accepted at face value, and already there
Park & Ride Now Ready for Chipseal
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz, San Juan County Project Engineer -- Chipsealing is scheduled for Orcas Hill Road and the Park and Ride on Wednesday 09/06/17 and Thursday 09/07/17. Expect short delays. Flaggers will be on site. There is no public access or public parking allowed in the Park and Ride
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
-- from San Juan County Communications -- With a change in the weather pattern, smoke from nearby wildfires is now settling over Western Washington. Air quality could be unhealthy at times over the next several days. Take precautions to protect yourself and family members if smoke reaches unhealthy levels. You
Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Decision to End DACA
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after reports that President Trump decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, with a six-month delay in enforcement. “If reports are true that the administration will delay ending DACA for
BYOB Art for Fun Continues at SJIMA
September 13, 6 - 8 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Debbie Pigman -- "Garden Gate" Art for Fun continues in September at San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). On September 13 we will be painting "Garden Gate," a beautiful setting with wisteria and a colorful
Statement From Inslee Regarding Potential Repeal of DACA
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued this statement following media reports that the president tomorrow may announce a repeal of the DACA program in six months. "While we remain relentless in our efforts to keep these young people home, the real solution is for Congress to act immediately to pass
New School Para-educator Former Children’s House Lead Teacher
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Meet our new Para-educator, Katie Wlaysewski (pronounced vla-shev-skee). She is a proud native of Butte, Montana and grew up in a large family as the middle child of six. She has lived and worked in many places over the years, such
Letter to Editor | Thumbs Up on Summer Junior Sailing Lessons
-- from Hannah Tuson-Turner, Youth Sailing Captain -- Summer junior lessons went well this year with excellent staff, new classes, and record attendance. Returning this year for his fourth season as an instructor but his first time as the head instructor was Wylie Kau. Wylie graduated from Orcas HS in
Whale Museum’s Summer Lecture Series | Whales & Shipping
Thursday, September 7, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum’s Summer Lecture Series continues with Whales & Shipping: How the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program is working to reduce the impact of vessel traffic on whales in the Salish
Six-week Dream Group Starting Up
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 23, 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Nancy Ayer -- In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed: Then he openeth the ears of men and sealeth their instruction.
The Agony and Anguish of Unrelenting Resistance
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I have a client, Max, who in this moment finds himself in a life that is unmanageable. Regardless of where he is--at work, at home, in his truck driving between home and work--he is facing what feels like cataclysmic consequences. It is like he is
Inslee Declares State of Emergency in all Counties Due to Wildfire Concerns
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight proclaimed a state of emergency in all counties across Washington state due to growing wildfire concerns. "Current weather forecasts predict continuing elevated temperatures throughout the state for the next seven days, providing hot and dry conditions, that, combined with the
New Speech / Language Pathologist Brings 18 Years Experience to School District
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Anne Auckland is the new Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) for the Orcas Island School District. She is excited to be here. Anne has been an SLP for 18 years. During that time, she has primarily worked as an SLP in
Sigh… Elwha Out | Updated: Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, September 3, 9:20 a.m. Necessary repairs to the Elwha have been completed and the vessel [returned] to service with the 9:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. This will restore full, 5-boat service to the route and all sailings will sail as scheduled. Please see
Top Off Long Weekend With Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
Monday - Wednesday, September 4 - 6, Deer Harbor Marina -- from Steve McKenna -- The 16th annual Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous is happening September 4th, 5th and 6th. It’s a gathering of classic wooden boats at the Deer Harbor Marina where you’re free to walk the docks and
