Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Possible Road Delays as OPAL House Arrives Thursday
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- A house from Seattle is scheduled to arrive by barge on the north shore of Orcas on Thursday, August 17, on the late-afternoon tide, according to Jeanne Beck, OPAL Community Land Trust project manager. It is the latest OPAL acquisition and will soon
School District Works to Balance Budget With Needs
-- from Orcas Island School District Office -- The School Board has approved the budget for the coming school year “with reservations.” Before adopting the budget, they voiced deep concerns over the necessity of dipping into the reserve (basically our savings account or rainy day fund) in order to fund
Video of Recent Orcas Currents Event Now Available
-- by Lin McNulty -- The recent Orcas Currents presentation by Hedrick Smith and Sarah Stillman, "The Future of Journalism in a Post-Truth Environment," is now available on video for those who could not attend the event on Friday, July 28. The promulgation of alternative facts, fake news, and blatant
Community Church Announces Upcoming “Beautiful Orcas Island” Art Exhibit
September 10 - November 24 -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church is receiving submissions for an art exhibit entitled Beautiful Orcas Island to be displayed this Fall at the church. Jenny Nichols and Brian Moss will be looking for works of art that
Ferry Alert: Elwha Repaired, All Better Now
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 5:30 p.m., August 16, 2017 Repairs are completed and the Elwha returns to service with the Anacortes 4:45 p.m. sailing to Friday Harbor. This restores the regular schedule to the Anacortes/San Juan Island routes. Reservations are now available for the remainder of the day. The Friday Harbor 5:30 p.m. interisland sailing
Eclipse Pilgrimage Explored in “Moon Swallowed the Sky”
Friday August 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange "And Then the Moon Swallowed the Sky" to be read at the Grange on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. “In an uncertain world, three women make a pilgrimage across time and space to see the total eclipse of
Letter to the Editor: Help Needed for Orcas Neighbor
-- from Kurt Thorson -- Kurt Thorson, renowned photographer, now seeking help for treatment of ALS Dear Friends and Neighbors, In early 2016 I received a diagnosis of ALS. Subsequent tests revealed overlapping conditions that have together led to a loss of mobility and dexterity. Although conventional medicine
Henigson Concert on the Green Spices Classics with “Off the Score” Jazz
--by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=54487] The first Chamber Music Festival Concert on the Green, 10 years ago, was “so much fun, I would have done it if nobody came,” said Bob Henigson, according to Leslie Seaman, Orcas’ “Music Woman” who’s organized Sunday Music in the Park for the last
Council Unanimously Approves Immigration Initiative
-- by Margie Doyle -- Supporters of the Immigration Initiative come to Friday Harbor to address the County Council After elaborate testimony by County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord, heartfelt and pointed comments from 22 county citizens, and concise questioning by County Council members, the County Council endorsed the citizens'
Make Sure Your Eclipse Viewing Won’t Blind You
-- by Lin McNulty -- Make sure your eclipse viewing glasses are ISO 12312-2 compliant News broke over the weekend that internet giant Amazon is recalling some solar eclipse viewing glasses that were purchased through their online store, offering full refunds to buyers. Concern that some eclipse shades
County Now Considering Lodging Tax Grant Proposals
-- from Sue Kollett, San Juan County Council Assistant-- The 2018 Lodging Tax Facilities/Promotional Grant Program was opened earlier this month with a Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline for submitting proposals is for 2018 grants is Sept. 21, 2017 San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded
Letter to Editor | Heartfelt Thanks for Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Jim Biddick -- On Thursday, August 10, your community blood drive registered a total of 81 donors. We welcomed eight first-time-donors and congratulated six donors for reaching milestone gallon markers. We were able to collect 64 units of whole blood. Since each unit of whole blood is separated into the different components (red cells, platelets,
Celebrate Patos Lighthouse’s 124th Birthday
-- from Edrie Vinson -- Visit the lighthouse on Patos Island on Aug. 27. Photo by Tom Reeve The Keepers of the Patos Light invite you to join them in celebrating the 124th Birthday of the Patos Island Lighthouse on August 27, 2017. The Keepers will depart from
Clean Boating Program Wins $2.5M Federal Grant
-- from Samantha Larson for Washington Sea Grant -- Boater sewage is a source of pollution into Washington State waters that can contaminate shellfish beds or spread waterborne diseases at popular swimming beaches. To keep this pollution at bay, Washington State Parks Department’s Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program works with the
Final Pod Nod of the Summer at The Whale Museum is on August 25
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, August 25! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11. Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals.
Library Fair Chalks Up Another Outstanding Event
-- by Olivia Smith -- [metaslider id=54486] On Saturday, August 12, the Friends of the Orcas Island Library hosted the annual library fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Though the day began as overcast and windy, the sun came out in the middle of the festivities. For over 60
