Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
It’s An Art for Fun Paint pARTy
Friday, March 16, 5:45 - 8 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Debbie Pigman for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Our next "Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!" is March 16. Kristen Abramson will lead folks in a step-by-step process to complete their own painting
School Board Sets Conservative Enrollment Numbers
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island School District set a conservative enrollment number of 730 students for the 2018-19 school year at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 1. The full board -- Chair Janet Brownell, Greg White, John Fleming, Josh Culp and Diane Boerstler -- debated
Guest Column: Choosing
-- by Joe Symons -- The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for the future of this set of islands we call home. Many may reasonably and appropriately imagine that the vision crafted by fellow residents over 20 years ago is truly operational and has provided the basis for how we,
Literary Arts at Orcas Center this April
-- from the Visual Arts Committee for Orcas Center -- Art of the Book exhibit at Orcas Center as part of LitFest may feature work by Siouxy Duncan The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the first annual Orcas Island Lit Fest April 13-15, 2018.
Dr. Vincent Shu on Role of Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on March 15 at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vincent Shu, will discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of Prostate Cancer. He says, “It is all about what
Come to the School Garden for Seed Swap
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas School Garden -- from Ashley Randall -- Everyone is welcome to gather in the public school garden on Saturday, March 10 for a community seed swap. The swap will run from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring seeds, bulbs and cuttings
Fidelis Flea Market and Craft Sale Approaching
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Sound Community Center -- from Lynn Baker -- Need some spring bling? Head to West Sound Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for crafts, objects artistic and practical, and mouth-watering baked goods. It’s the annual spring sale by Fidelis,
Guest Column: Bills to Protect from Oil Spills and Farmed Fish Spills
-- by Stephanie Buffum, Friends of the San Juans, Executive Director -- The passage of SB 6269 marks another critical step forward to increase Washington state oil transportation safety. Similarly, the phase out Atlantic salmon net pens in Washington received significant bi-partisan support. These bills represent a victory for Washington
Ranker: Busy, Productive Legislative Session
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker (D-40, Orcas Island) -- With Democrats controlling both the Senate and House for the first time in five years, the Legislature finished on time and passed a budget plan that will cut property taxes, fully fund our children's education, dramatically expand mental health programs for
Drop Off Donated Items for A*OK Sale
Friday - Saturday, March 9 - 10, 12 - 3 p.m. -- from Jane Heisinger for A*OK -- A*OK (Art for Orcas Kids) crew has found a place to have people drop off items for their sale which is next week on March 17 at the school cafeteria. This week
It’s Spring – Time to Play Ball
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park and Rec -- Volunteers needed. The baseball and softball season is upon us with a variety of game opportunities on island, in Friday Harbor, Lopez, and the Skagit area. Practices begin the week of March 26. Games are played on Saturdays April 7 through
PHD Candidates Town Hall Scheduled
Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its fifth Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:30-7:00 PM, at the Eastsound Fire Station. This will
Unitarians Gather This Sunday
Sunday, March 11, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join the Unitarian Universalists at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 at 11:30 a.m. This service is drawn from Barbara Brown Taylor's book An Altar in the World. Taylor, an Episcopal priest and professor of spirituality, writes
Billy Elliot – The Musical Live at Orcas Center
March 15-18 and 22-25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center is proud to present Billy Elliot – The Musical beginning on March 15. The award winning show comes to life on Center Stage with an all-island cast directed by Robert Hall.
Senate Passes Orca Whale Protection Act, Oil Transportation Safety Act
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- The Senate on Saturday passed significant legislation to protect Washington state’s orcas and the marine waters they call home. The two measures are part of the Salish Sea Protection package introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker. “The Puget Sound resident orca population has
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Goes to State House
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On Wednesday, March 7] Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 6614 to reduce property taxes by nearly $400 million. The state’s revenues are healthy, and middle class families deserve a statewide property tax cut to give households relief from the massive Republican property tax increase
