Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Santa Claus is Coming to Deer Harbor
Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Irene McKinley -- Greet Santa as he comes in on his Christmas ship to the Deer Harbor Marina on Saturday, December 2, at 10 a.m. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club for a visit with Santa and a special
Bolshoi Ballet Performs Taming of the Shrew
Saturday, December 2, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- This weekend, the Bolshoi Ballet will be performing Taming of the Shrew the magnificent ballet created for the Company in 2014 by Jean-Christophe Maillot, Choreographer-Director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. It played to sold-out houses
WSF Issues Weather Warning for All Routes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is predicting severe winds in our region tomorrow, November 26. This storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to Western Washington. Safety is the number one priority of Washington State Ferries, so in the event of extremely severe
Free Training for Contractors Working on Shoreline Properties
Thursday, December 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday Harbor Grange Hall -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Photo: Skyline Tree Care Friends of the San Juans is hosting a free technical training for contractors who work on waterfront properties. San Juan County’s 400
First Winter Family Art Days at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) invites children and their parents and family members to create take-home art projects and gifts in celebration on the winter season. Attendance is free, and all art supplies are provided. Eight sessions are planned for Saturdays 10:00
Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 21, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 16, 2017 17-008098 Animal at Large 10:15:33 11/16/17 A Deputy contacted a Lopez Island resident in the Lopez Village after receiving a report that his dog was behaving aggressively. The owner stated he would keep his dog under control. A report
Children’s Christmas Market to Reveal a Wealth of Unique Treasures
Saturday, November 25 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Rachel Bishop for Salmonberry School -- The 5th Children’s Christmas Market is this coming Saturday, November 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School, just a few steps from the Holiday Festival of the Arts at
What’s Next for Orcasong Farm?
-- by Margie Doyle -- 10 acres of lavender are planted at Orcasong Farm in a strategic alliance with Pelindaba Llavender Farms This past summer, the landscape across from the Orcas Transfer Station and Island Ex changed dramatically as Orcasong Farm entered into a strategic alliance to plant
Open Registration Going on Now at Skagit Valley College
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Open Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 3. Trending programs include: • Arts • Basic Education for Adults • Basic Law Enforcement Reserve Academy • Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation • Composites •
Orcas Center Fills Holidays With Heartwarming Music and Theatre
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season in December with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol in December and Good Lovelies in concert on Center Stage in January. A Christmas Carol will run for five performances, December 13-17, 7:30 pm with a Saturday matinee
After the Turkey: Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 24, 7 - 9:30 pm at High School Gym It's almost here - the third best day of the year -- Community Dodgeball The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec invite the whole community to an evening of Dodgeball at the High School Gym. Holiday
OPALCO Capital Credit Checks Coming – Plus a Little Extra
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- In December, capital credit checks will be sent out to members who were active in 1992, which is OPALCO’s usual 25-year cycle for capital credit distributions. Based on a larger than projected margin, the Board decided to include an additional amount, about 45%
Let’s Call It “Green Friday” with the Reopening of The Exchange
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler The Exchange will re-open Friday, November 24th, from 10am – 4pm; launching our Grand Opening Weekend, November 24-25-26. We will be serving hot dogs and cider at
Actors Theater to Hold Auditions
Thursday, November 30 & Sunday, December 3, 7 - 9 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for their winter play at the Grange. The final decision on which play to produce will be made
Letter to Editor | Don’t Miss Healthcare Coalition Meeting
-- from Lisa Byers -- I am writing to encourage you to attend an upcoming town hall meeting about health care on Orcas Island. The Orcas Healthcare Coalition (coalitionfororcashealthcare.com) is sponsoring the event that will include an overview of rural medicine and an opportunity for questions and discussion on how
Island’s Traditional Holiday Festival of Arts Coming Saturday
-- from Sara Boyle, Executive Director, Orcas Senior Center -- Warm hats and mittens -- not to mention smiles-- greet those at the Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 25 The Operations Committee of the Orcas Senior Center invites you to our Annual Holiday Festival of
