Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Hospice Demystified
Friday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services -- What is hospice? Who is hospice? How can hospice help me and my loved ones? Join us at the Orcas Island Senior Center Friday, May 19, at 1pm to for
SchoolMessenger Provides Safe, Secure Messages to Students’ Families
-- by Eric Webb, Orcas Island School District (OISD) -- If you are an Orcas Island School District parent, you may recall hearing a lot from me (Superintendent Webb) back in February and March thanks to Orcas Island Education Foundation’s funding of the implementation of the SchoolMessenger grant! School Messenger
State Legislators Nation-wide Sign to Protect Public Monuments
-- from Washington State Democrats -- State Senator Kevin Ranker writes letter on behalf of national public lands and monuments. A bipartisan group of 325 state legislators from 44 states sent a letter to President Trump today [May 15, 2017] raising strong concerns with the unprecedented action to
Island Sinfonia to Perform at Orcas Center
-- from Karen Blinn for Island Sinfonia -- Jim Shaeffer-Bauck conducts Island Sinfonia at Orcas Center on May 21 Island Sinfonia, the inter-island chamber orchestra in the San Juan Islands, will be performing an exciting mix of old and new music at the Orcas Center on Sunday, May
Thursday Evenings with School Music
-- from Sharon Ho -- [metaslider id=52468] Awards and Festival honors have been lauded on our hardworking student Strings and Band groups at many off-island performances and competitions. Over the coming three Thursdays, from May 18, the music-loving Orcas community will enjoy the musical talent your support has created. These
Gov. Inslee to Sign DUI and Distracted Driving Bills
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday will sign three transportation safety bills in Tacoma designed to increase safety for drivers on the state's roads. Inslee has worked on strengthening DUI laws since his first year in office and will sign legislation to
What is Killing Us on Orcas Island?
Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services-- How can you help the Fire Department in keeping you safe? Please join us at the Orcas Island Senior Center Wednesday, May 17, at 1pm for a special presentation by Patrick
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13th Class
-- from Liz Illg -- Photo Credit, Nikyta Palmisani Starting in the back left to right: Jane Fox (SJI), Amy Nesler (SJI), JimCarroll (SJI), Leslie Baker (SJI), Sarah Stevenson (Canoe Island), Beth Robson (LI), Stephanie Claus (OI), Vicki Hebert (SJI), Jessica Roundy (LI)Vivette Bordas (SJI), Tracey Cottingham (LI), Sarah
Visitors Bureau Recognizes Turtleback Farm Inn’s Susan Fletcher
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Board President, Carl Silvernail, thanked Susan Fletcher for her over 30 years of service to Orcas Island’s tourism industry and ten years on the Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, at its annual spring
“Waltzing” – First All-Strings Concert May 18, High School Gym
-- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=52436] A first-of-its-kind All-Strings concert will be presented by the Orcas Island Schools on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the High School gym. Featuring 57 student musicians from ages 7 to 18, as well as dancers, this concert offers a chance to
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down
-- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust announced on May 12 that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation Trust's board of trustees that it is time to identify his successor. Accordingly, the board
Kwiaht offers “Food for Thought,” May 21
-- by Russel Barsh -- Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invite Orcas islanders to share a salmon barbeque and refreshments at The Barnacle on Sunday, May 21, to consider the role of seafood in a sustainable food system. Doors open at 3:30 pm. The Barnacle will serve
School Board Sets Minimum Education Program
--by Ayn Gailey -- The OISD School Board held a special meeting last week to adopt a "Minimum Educational Program" for 2017-2018 in response to the anticipated revenue decreases from the state. Resolution #2017-05 was created to address the fact, according to OISD, that: "Orcas Island School District does
Help Feed our Orcas: “DamNation: Film Showing & Discussion
Monday, May 15, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Heyd -- There will be a screening of the award-winning documentary "DamNation" (2014) followed by a brief presentation on concerns about the Lower Snake River Dams and opportunities for citizen action and influence on the need for breaching and
PlayFest 2017 Will Soon Take to the Stage
Friday - Saturday, May 26-27; Friday - Saturday - Sunday, June 2-3-4, The Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The 12th Annual PlayFest, featuring seven plays written by Orcas playwrights, will open Friday, May 26, with performances on Saturday May 27, Friday June 2,
Orcas Island Forest School to Hold Spring Soirée
Saturday, May 20, 5 - 8 p.m., West Beach Farm (927 West Beach Rd.) -- from Ken Katz for Orcas Island Forest School -- Come help us kick off our spring IndieGogo campaign with a lively, family-friendly party. Dance to the music or relax on a hay bale with friends
