Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Begin July 4th Celebration With Eagle Forum
Tuesday, July 4, 11 a.m., Village Green -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- Begin your 4th of July celebration by joining the Eagle Forum of SJC at 11 a.m. on the Village Green to sing patriotic songs, peruse the Constitution with its amendments, and hear the scholarship-winning essay
Understanding Sea Level Rise in the San Juan Islands
-- from Ian Miller of WA Sea Grant -- The notion of climate change driven by human emissions has been with us for a long time. In 1896, Svante Arrhenius published a paper from Denmark that applied basic chemical and physical principles to demonstrate that humans, by adding greenhouse gases to
Dr. Giefer To Leave Medical Center
-- from Dr. Tony Giefer -- My last day practicing at Orcas Medical Center is Friday June 30, 2017. I have enjoyed the experience of practicing on Orcas Island for the last 12 years of my career and I am very thankful to the Orcas Medical Foundation and all of
Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Our “Devices” Have a (Weird) Life of Their Own
-- A review by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=52469] It's a puzzle, a tapestry and very much a hoot! "Dead Man's Cell Phone" opened to a capacity crowd at Orcas Center's Black Box last night, rewarding the audience with quick-paced commentary on love and connections in a slick, enthralling production,
Mini-Film Festival This Weekend
-- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival Presents an International 4-film mini-fest on June 23-24 at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre, featuring four incredible films from four countries. These films are fresh from the festival circuit and include early contenders for Oscar awards for
The Life, the Library, the Legend
Emma Heikkinen -- by Emma Heikkinen -- REPRINTED FROM JULY 19, 2016 Let’s start in 1949, glossing over the bit where the Madrona Club hosted a small library in their clubhouse in 1909. Sally Ployart had books. Hundreds of brand new books. She didn’t know what to do
Matthew Laslo Brings Magic to the Sea View
June 30, July 1 and July 2 at 7:30 at the Sea View Theatre -- from LasloMagic.com -- Matthew Laslo It’s going to be a magical weekend on Orcas Island when Matthew Laslo takes to the stage at the Sea View theatre for a three-night engagement of his
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and Ellen Wilcox, Community Health Services Manager, will be detailing the mission, responsibilities, programs and efforts
Mount Ben Preserve Public Comment Invited
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m., Mullis Community Senior Center -- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the DRAFT Mount Ben Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas.
Hazardous Waste Round-Up This Weekend
-- from San Juan County Public Works/Environmental Resources -- Many household items may be harmful to you, your family, animals, and the environment. San Juan County and the Washington Department of Ecology conduct annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups to remove these toxic materials from our islands and maintain a healthy environment.
Guest Column: The Graduation Tradition Continues
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Cheering crowds, 28 elated graduates, music, officials, awards (both monetary and academic), caps and gowns, adoring teachers, and a surprise visit from the recently departed Orcas Island renegade bear, all were present at the Graduation Ceremony for the Orcas Island High School class of 2017
Over 550 State Legislators Oppose Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal
-- from Dave Pringle for State Legislature -- Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, California State Senator Kevin de León, Massachusetts State Senator Michael Barrett, and over 550 state legislators from across the country issued a statement [June 21, 2017} committed to maintaining U.S. leadership on fighting climate change and adhering
Library Closure Extended
-- from Martin Arnold -- We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to open its normal time - 10 a.m. - on Friday. Thanks for your continued patience.
New to Medicare? Here’s the Place to Sort it All Out
Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Get prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has four different parts: A, B, C, and D. You can stay with Original Medicare
Shifting Shorelines: Sea Level Rise Workshop
Thursday June 29, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the world. And increasingly vulnerable to more frequent and extreme storms that will affect the waterfront. But
A Brand New Chapter Opens at the Library
-- by Margie Doyle -- Late notice: Library will be closed for collection moving and painting until Friday June 23. [metaslider id=53197] Friday is the long-awaited day for the opening of the expanded Orcas Island Public Library. the completion of the project is a triumph of planning, design, participation and
