Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Garden Club Presentation All About Birds
Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian for Orcas Garden Club -- Want that pesty woodpecker to quit pecking on your house? Orcas Garden Club and the Orcas Library is proud to present John Marzluff, a University of Washington professor of Wildlife Science who will speak
Support Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (OIYCC) is gearing up for another season! Willie Clancy is on board this year as the new OIYCC coordinator. Several students have applied for this summer’s program and we have lots of great projects
Participate in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is currently developing a “Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." DEM is seeking input from members of the island community about potential ways to reduce the risk
Orcas Center Looking for Summer Intern
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Marketing/Advertising Internship Opportunity Over the course of this internship, the Marketing/Advertising Intern will learn how various marketing channels including, print and electronic advertising, direct mail, website and social media can expand the audience of an arts organization. By working with the Marketing
Students Bring Cuba Trip Home With Community Dinner
Wednesday, May 17, 6 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Devon Mann, Orcas High School student -- In April, a group of nine Orcas Island High School students embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Havana, Cuba. Led by Spanish teacher, Heidi Bruce, the trip lasted seven days. During their
Orcas Recycling Hits its Stride
Last week Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) saw workers pour the concrete for the ground floor of the New Exchange building, a steel two-story building to replace the ramshackle, haphazard, and fondly-remembered "Exchange" of former days. -- from Pete Moe and Orcas Recycling Services Spring FAQs -- ORS/The Exchange Director
Doe Bay Spotlights Camp Orkila at Open Mic
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open Mic begins at 7:30 p.m. Come out and
Council Proclaims Travel, Tourism Week
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Whereas, San Juan County recognizes the vital contribution of tourism to a healthy economy and vibrant island communities; Whereas, tourism provides the islands an opportunity to model Leave No Trace and sustainability practices to the greater public in an effort
Rep. Rick Larsen Schedules Local Visit
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Wednesday [May 10] meet with Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton to get an update on ongoing city projects and needs. In the afternoon, Larsen will visit Lopez Community Land Trust, a non-profit that works to provide
Deer Harbor Plan Review Meeting
Wednesday, May 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The following topics are scheduled for presentation and discussion at the Deer Harbor Planning Revew Committee (DHPRC) on Wednesday, May 10, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. The meeting
Funhouse Needs Afterschool Substitute Staff
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Funhouse Commons is looking for high energy, dependable people who are excited to work a few hours a week with children as a substitute staff member at our afterschool and summer programs. Please email emilie@thefunhouse.org if you or someone you know is interested.
Chamber Music Festival Welcomes Monique Mead
-- from Linda Slone for Chamber Music Festival -- Monique Mead Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings Carnegie Mellon University music professor Monique Mead to Orcas Island as Musician-in-Residence May 15 through 19. She will work with string players of all ages in the public school music program
Artsmith Poetry Reading With Shin Yu Pai at Darvill’s
Friday, May 12, 6 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Writer Shin Yu Pai will read Friday, May 12, at Darvill’s Bookstore. A 2014 Stranger Genius Award nominee, Shin Yu Pai is the author of eight books of poetry and numerous essays. Her work has
Public Welcome at Medical Foundation Meeting
Saturday, May 13, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Orcas Medical Foundation -- The community is invited on Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Orcas Center Madrona Room to attend the Orcas Medical Foundation’s (OMF) Annual Meeting, election of board members, and report to the community. This year’s
Orcas Senior Center: What Community Collaboration is All About!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Volunteers pack up leftovers from the Granny's Attic sale at the Senior Center to benefit Kaleidoscope The benefits of collaboration, rather than "going it alone" are obvious at the Orcas Senior Center these days. Orcas Issues recently met with Jami Mitchell and Arron
Park & Ride Site Activities Limited This Week
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz, San Juan County Public Works -- Roadway surveying, staking, and excavation have started at the Orcas Park and Ride project. Crews are in the process of stripping and stockpiling topsoil for later use on site. Site activities will be limited the week of May 8 - 12.
