Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Park and Ride with Rural Character Eases Ferry Commutes
-- by Margie Doyle -- Ribbon-cutting at the new Orcas Village Park and Ride: from left, Jamie Stephens, Nicole McIntosh, Colin Huntemer, Rick Hughes, Mike Thomas, Bill Watson, Russ Harvey, Jesse Douglas-Seitz and, holding the beginning of the ribbon, Richard Fralick The Orcas Village Park and Ride project
Kick Off Holiday Shopping at Emmanuel Holiday Sale
Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- From presents to lights to gift wrap, find what you need for the holidays at Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s second annual Holiday Sale, Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year’s sale decorated
Dottie Cornelius to be Guest Speaker at Cancer Survivors Group
Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- Dottie Cornelius is a local gal. She is a breast cancer survivor who donates a lot of her time to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which is one of the world’s largest
Beer Fest to Close Eastsound Streets on Nov. 11
-- from Cole Sisson for the “Hops on the Rock” Beer Festival-- First annual NovemBEER fest comes to Orcas Island this month In celebration of “NovemBEER”, Orcas Island hosts a weekend of beer events with a Grand Tasting on November 11th. This November 11, we're throwing a Beer
Upcoming Funhouse Parent Workshop
Wednesday, November 8, 6 -7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- In September, Trillium Swanson, LMHCA, a youth and adult counselor on Orcas, shared an introduction to the tools and the science behind how parents can reduce conflict with their children through understanding of the
Seattle Folk Duo Performs at Doe Bay
Saturday, November 11, 7 - 10 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Ever Kipp for Doe Bay Music -- Seattle orchestral folk duo March to May will be performing at the Doe Bay Resort on November 11. They have a new LP called Through the Night out now via Northbound
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Farm to Cafeteria in November
-- 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
Letter to Editor | Volunteer Coaches Make It Possible
-- from Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Island Park and Recreation District would like to thank the volunteers for this fall season. Our volunteers dedicated their time throughout the season to spend time with our island youth coaching Flag Football, Pee Wee Soccer, Youth Soccer, and Boy’s Choir. Justin
County Council Hears Good News on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. -- The Orcas Island meeting of the County Council on Tuesday, Oct. 31 was one of the fastest-paced, information-packed council meetings ever. The agenda items amounted to an Executive Summary of the extensive progress made by Orcas agencies, resulting in
Orcas Girls Travel to San Diego Invitational Sailing Regatta
-- from David Kau for Sail Orcas -- [metaslider id=56211] Over October 21st and 22nd, four girls from the Orcas Island High School Sailing team travelled down to San Diego to compete in the Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association’s Annual Girls Invitational Regatta, hosted at the San Diego Yacht Club
Hearing on Proposed Expansion to Xylene at Anacortes Refinery
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Community activists and representatives from many environmental organizations including Stand.earth, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, Evergreen Islands, and Friends of the San Juans will testify at an upcoming public hearing on a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Andeavor
Comprehensive Plan Vision Check-in Survey Now Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Please participate in the Department of Community Development’s online survey regarding the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. The survey is intended to provide the opportunity for residents to give input on the Vision Statement. Residents that attended the October Workshops will find that this
Big Weekend Planned by The Whale Museum
Saturday, November 11 9:30 a.m., San Juan Island Fire Station Sunday, November 12, 9:30 a.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two special programs in November: the Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists on Saturday, November 11
County Launches Public Comment Map Tool
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Public Comment Map at the link below gives you the chance to share your opinion about places around the county. Do you have an idea about how you would like your neighborhood to change? Put it on the map. The feedback you
Need Teeth Pulled? Extraction Clinic Upcoming
Monday, November 13, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett's dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday, November 13 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
JoEllen Moldoff Offers New Memoir Class
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate "Telling Our Stories: The Practice of Memoir Writing" for four Tuesdays, November 28, December 5, 12, 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. Memoir writing engages us in self-discovery. With an open mind, we can allow our memories
