Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
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
Cruise into History: Sentinels of Orcas Island and Surrounding Waters
Sunday, May 21 at noon -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Eclipse Charter boat "Express" will take guests on a Cruise into History Eclipse Charters once again hosts a benefit cruise for Orcas Island Historical Museums, this year on Sunday, May 21. The cruise will focus on the main
Letter to the Editor: Lancaster Declines to Run Again for School Board
-- from Scott Lancaster -- With much consideration and fretting, I have decided it best for family and health to not seek reelection. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience serving the children and taxpayers of our community for the last 12 years. I especially want to thank my
High School Sailors to Compete at Nationals
Orcas High School Sailing Team is heading to Nationals! -- from Gwyneth Burrill for Sail Orcas -- The Orcas High School Sailing Team is a hot item on the NW racing circuit this year. After winning the NWISA Team District Championships last weekend they will be representing the
Holocaust Survivor to Speak at Community Church
Saturday, May 20, 12 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Didier Gincig -- Noémi Ban, 94-years old, a Hungarian-born American Jew and survivor of the Holocaust, will talk about her life on Saturday, May 20 at 12:00 at the Community Church. She is a Golden Apple Award-winning lecturer, public speaker,
Rock of Orcas Rocks Orcas Center!
--by Ayn Gailey -- Grace McCune and Jake Perrine lead a cast of thousands in Rock of Orcas to benefit Orcas Center Thursday night’s premiere of "Rock of Orcas" began with over forty members of the Rock On the Rock Choir (ROTRC), led by Grace McCune, chanting Queen’s
Potluck, Music at Salmonberry Open House
Tuesday, May 16, 5 - 7 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Calling all music makers! Join us Tuesday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. for a family-friendly evening at Salmonberry School. Tom Rawson & Mandy Troxel will be the bandleaders, so come prepared to join in (and bring
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 3, 2017 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:31:47 Deputies responded to an apartment in Friday Harbor to settle a noise complainant. Once on the scene, Deputies made contact with an intoxicated male who was the cause of the noise. The situation was
Library Parking Lot Closures
-- from Martin Arnold -- The Orcas Island Library parking lot will be closed temporarily this Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for repair. For two weeks, from Monday, May 29 through Friday, June 9, the parking lot will be closed for repaving and striping. During times of parking
Researching Our History
Saturday, May 13, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Sandy Strehlou for Writing Our History Project -- Fred Hackett obituary (left) Fred Hackett before leaving for war (right). There is still room for local history buffs who want to attend this Saturday’s workshop “Researching Our History”
“Food for Thought” Benefits Public Schools
Saturday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation's annual fundraiser "Food for Thought" will be held Jun. 3, 5:30 at Four Winds Camp. This year's theme is "The Wind in Our Sails." You, the community
Orcasong Hosts Guest Speakers, Cob Oven Pizza
Wednesdays, beginning May 17, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Ashley Collins for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm is excited to offer Wednesday Night Cob Oven Pizza Nights beginning May 17 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Join us at 6 p.m. to hear our guest speakers and enjoy
Fire Commission Sets Agenda for Next Meeting
Monday, May 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Fire Commission -- The following topics are scheduled for presentation and discussion at the meeting of Fire Commissioners on Monday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station Chief’s Report Old Business
Eastsound Planners Discuss Changes to Historic Properties
--by Margie Doyle -- Historic Mount Baker Farm. New owners plan to convert to a campground At the May 4 monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which was announced as the last meeting for Committee members Greg Ayers and Fred Klein -- the plans to
Learn to Meditate at New Senior Center Class
-- from Arron Redford for Orcas Senior Center -- Got stress? Got pain? Don’t take pills ~ here’s the antidote: Meditation: It’s Not What You Think. Meditation for beginners group will meet weekly for 6 weeks. Classes begin on Monday, May 15, 2017. Class size is limited to 10, suggested donation
Unitarian Service to Explore New America
Sunday, May 14, 11:30 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Suzanne Olson for Unitarian Fellowship -- Please join us on Sunday, May 14 for a "hybrid" service: part sermon, part discussion, led by Susan McBain on the topic of "The American That is Being Born." Borrowing from a powerful sermon delivered by
