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
Adès’s The Exterminating Angel — Major Cultural Event for the Met—at Orcas Center
Sunday, November 26, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Adès’s The Exterminating Angel streaming Live in HD on Sunday, November 26 at 1 p.m. Join us for the Met, complete with wines offered by
Public Hearing on County’s 2018 Budget this Monday
Monday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room, at 55 Second Street, in Friday Harbor At its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 the County Council will hold a public hearing on adoption of an Annual Budget. Estimated revenues and appropriations will be set forth and Public
School Board Will Hold Meeting on Monday
Monday, November 20, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas School Board will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday, November 20, 5 p.m., in the School Library. Items on the agenda include: CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – School Library. ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE
Orcas Online Strictly Wireless
-- by Margie Doyle-- Times change, people change, but above all technology changes. Stuart Baker, at Orcas Online, has seen his DSL customers, serviced through an agreement with CenturyLink, dwindling every year, as islanders chose other internet options such as wireless. Orcas Online serves over 1,000 customers, of whom about
Burghardt Fund Exceeds Challenge Target
-- from Sharon Ho -- In June this year, at the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) annual meeting and reception, the board received a remarkable challenge. Four generous island donors stood up and pledged to match, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 in donations from the community before the end of
Senator Ranker to File Bill to Ban Atlantic Salmon Farming
-- by Lynda V. Mapes for the SeattleTimes.com -- Cooke Fish Farms locations and payments from the SeattleTimes.com Under fire after a collapse and massive escape last summer, Atlantic salmon net-pen farming would be banned in Washington under legislation that will be filed by Sen. Kevin Ranker this
EDC Presents: Datapalooza!
Wednesday, December 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Letter to Editor | Support for UW Medical Center
-- from Penny Buttke -- As we approach this season of gratitude, high on my list is living in a community that has forward thinking residents who have stepped up to achieve the unique goal of health care for all on Orcas Island. Their first accomplishment has been to attract
“Hoarders” Seattle TV Show Seeks…Hoarders
-- from Chris Bull for Screaming Bull Productions -- A&E’s hit show “Hoarders,” nominated for an Emmy and winner of the Critic’s Choice Television Award, is looking for the biggest, baddest hoards in the Northwest! If you have a friend or family member in need of help, create a submission
December Show: Art from Around the World
-- from Pat Littlewood -- The Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee is reaching out to all Orcas art collectors to participate in the upcoming unique show of “Art from Around the World”, featuring work of art assembled by local residents sharing some of their favorite pieces of indigenous art with
First Town Hall Meeting – Public Hospital District
-- from Alison Shaw for the Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC) wants to hear from as many folks in the community as possible. Toward that goal, it has planned four Town Hall-style meetings over the next few months to hold a community
“Willie Wonka” Opening Night Tonight at 6:30
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=56516] Magic happens on Orcas tonight -- old-time Orcas magic with longtime talent nurturer Dider Gincg bringing out the best in the cast of "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" from the youngest oompah-loompahs to the posse of grandparents that inhabit this modern-day fairy
Salmonberry to Hold Teach-in: Buddhism, Tibet, Peace
Friday, November 17, 9 - 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- On Friday, November 17 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the conference room in the Orcas Public Library, Salmonberry School invites the community to attend a day-long teach-in on Buddhism, Tibet, and
Library Board Special Meeting Tomorrow
Friday, November 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Phil Heikkinen -- The Library Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Library on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 1 p.m. to discuss a proposed landscaping pilot project. The meeting will be held in the small group meeting room adjacent
New Task Force Looks Into Community Long-Term Care Options
-- from Beth Helstien -- Over the last few weeks, many of you have shown concern about the limited availability of long-term care, rehabilitation and housing for our county’s aging and at-risk, or complex-care populations. This subject has reached crisis-level with the closure of Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands;
Whidbey Conducts Friday Harbor Medevac During Windstorm
-- from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., on Wednesday, November 14, 2017. The SAR alert crew received an urgent call
