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
Bring Your Animal Art for November Exhibit
Reception Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 -- from Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- "Why I Love Dogs" artist unknown You are cordially invited to submit your work to the November Orcas Center Show showcasing all animals: "The Animal World: Feathers, Scales, and Fur.” All media
Healing Arts Fair Returns to Orcas
November 11 - 12, Healing Arts Center -- from Anita Holliday -- Sign-ups are in progress for the Healing Arts Center’s (HAC) biannual Healing Arts Fair, coming up on the weekend of November 11–12. This fair represents the Center’s outreach to the Orcas Island community; all are invited to sample
An Accounting of San Juan 1921 County Fair
-- from Barbara Bevens -- We know that the first fair in San Juan County was in 1906. What we don’t know is what happened with Fairs until records began in 1921. I need to do some research with the Historical Societies from all of the islands. But, until then,
Editorial: Local Pride Requires Local Support of Schools
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Chamber of Commerce got it right when it honored three local businessmen with the Community Service Award for 2017. Tony Ghazel, Scott Lancaster and Chris Sutton all have island "day jobs" that demand their time, energy and revenues. Yet they consistently step up to
Odds Are Great for Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 31, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- It is that time of year when ghosts and goblins are out and about enjoying themselves. To add to the merriment, the Odd Fellows will be holding their annual Halloween Festivities at the Odd Fellows Hall. First: Kids Party
Day of the Dead Remembrance at The Whale Museum
Wednesday, November 1, 3 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger for The Whale Museum -- Please join us on Wednesday November 1 at 3 p.m. as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas. Come and share your memories of departed whales who are
Pre-order Your Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Now
Pre-order deadline is November 2 -- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School -- It is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving and the Holidays are just around the corner. In its 23rd year, the Orcas Montessori School wreath sale is an Orcas Island holiday tradition, providing you and your friends
Learn to Salsa in November
Monday, November 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our November Dance Class on Monday, November 6, at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Our class this month will be Salsa, maybe the most popular of the
OIFF Recap: “Before We Vanish”
--by Jule Treneer-- "Before We Vanish" or, more literally translated, "Invaders Taking a Walk " by director Kurosawa The original Japanese title of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Before We Vanish" translates as something like “Invaders Taking a Walk”, which actually gives you a much better sense of what the film
Currently Critically Endangered, Our Orca Population Heads Toward Extinction
-- by Lin McNulty -- Endangered Southern Resident killer whales will be extinct if we don't change our ways. The frightening message is about as clear as it can be in a recent study published on Thursday in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nature: The population of our Southern Resident
All Star and Shooting Star Dancers Will Showcase Talents
Sunday, November 5, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sea View Theatre -- from Jessica Kruger -- The Island Inspiration All-Stars and the Shooting Stars present another dazzling display of dancing designed to bring energy, joy, and light to the Orcas audience. This All-Star showcase will feature an array of dancing from
A Dubious Tale, Bolshoi Ballet’s Le Corsaire at Orcas Center
Sunday, November 5, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The Bolshoi Ballet brings Le Corsaire from the Moscow stage to Orcas Center in Cinema on Sunday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. Join us for an epic ballet accompanied by a grandstanding score including dramatic scenes
Doing Absolutely Nothing – When Less is More
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- At the end of each coaching session, I ask my clients: “What’s the big take away from our time together?” My client Dan responded with: “Well, my big take away for this evening is that I’m paying you to help me do nothing.” We both
Council Meets Tuesday on Orcas
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Previous County Council meeting on Orcas, March 2017, from left, Bill Watson, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens The San Juan County Council will hold its regular meeting on Orcas Island on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Eastsound Fire
It’s Time for A-OK’s Fall Clay Café
Sunday, November 5, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri and David Turnoy -- On Sunday, November 5, 2017, A-OK (Art for Orcas Kids) will host another fun-filled afternoon at The Clay Café from 2-5pm at the High School Art Room. A-OK, a program of OIEF (Orcas
Community Resource Center Board Ponies Up for Grant Match
-- from Steve Jung -- Entrance to Orcas Community Resource Center Office from North Beach Road, across from Ace Hardware Have You Heard About the Orcas Community Resource Center? Although it opened in 1995, surprisingly few Islanders are aware of the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC)! This is
