Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Orcas Island Film Festival Recap: “Visages Villages (Faces/Places)
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- from the film "Visages Villages" Released at Cannes last spring to international acclaim, "Visages Villages" by French director Agnes Varda is a glimpse of a celebrated female cineaste of the French New Wave plying her trade and characteristic humor in celebration
James Elser to Speak on “Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future”
Saturday, October 28, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- The element phosphorus is essential for the formation of our genes and bones — and absolutely crucial for thriving agriculture and ecosystems in general. But excess phosphorus runoff from farms, feedlots, and cities often
Salmonberry School to Host Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of our annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live music will be provided by Brograss, Tom
Letter to Editor | School Bond Will Make Essential Repairs, Improvements
-- from Kristen Wilson -- By now you should have your ballot in hand. I am writing to urge the community to approve the upcoming school bond and levy. Both make essential improvements to school areas in poor condition. First of all - we have an award-winning 5th to 12th
County Building Advisors to Meet on Orcas
-- from Lisa Brown, County staff -- The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for: 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 29 meeting 2. Lack of Quorum – August 31,
Sheriff’s Report | October 11 – 17, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- October 11, 2017 17-007226 Theft 10:51:22 10/11/17 A citizen reported missing a Day pack. Investigation continues. 17-007230 Accident-HitRun 15:16:47 10/11/17 A Deputy was dispatched to the area of Mt Baker Rd and North Beach Rd for a hit and run of a
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At certain moments, if you squint a little, you can imagine you're watching a classic example
Ranker Met with School Administrators to Improve, Enhance Education
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- This week, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D- Orcas Island, met with administrators from Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington-Edison, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, and Shaw Island school districts to discuss the impacts of HB 2422, the state’s next step in committing more state
The Addams Family – The Musical Live at Orcas Center
Opens Thursday, October 26 - 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning October 26, Orcas Center will feature the award winning show The Addams Family - The Musical, on Center Stage with Seattle’s Sam Pettit directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family
Comp Plan Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Draft/2nd Housing Needs Assessment Draft Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The draft Land Capacity Analysis Methodology and the 2nd Draft Housing Needs Assessment are available for public review. Presentations on these documents [were] live-streamed at the following briefings: County Council: October 16, 2017 Planning Commission: October 20, 2017 For more information click here
Park and Ride Nears Completion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has reached substantial completion. San Juan County crews placed two layers of chipseal on Orcas Hill Road and throughout the Orcas Village Park and Ride to finish the 2017 paving efforts. Topsoil, mulch and permanent erosion control are
Letter to Editor | Join Us In Supporting Bond, Levy
-- from Dr. Camille Fleming & John Fleming -- While my husband would like to talk about the bond addressing aging building infrastructure and bone-jarring rip-the-bumper-off-our-van trips through the high school parking lot, I would rather write about student and community health and well-being. The school athletic fields have been home
Coalition to Transition from Fossil Fuels on Orcas
Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, Climate Justice Steward Sharon Abreu will host a Kickoff event for the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy (AJCE).
OIFR Keeps Getting Busier
-- by Susan McBain -- The monthly report of Fire Chief Scott Williams to the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) started with perhaps the most interesting statistic of the evening -- the increase in calls for January through October of this year over the same period last year. The
Sons of American Legion Buys Shoes for Students
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center Staff & Board of Directors -- Orcas Community Resource Center would like to extend our gratitude to the Sons of the American Legion who kindheartedly purchased shoes for 97 Orcas children in need. Thanks to their generous donation, students from Orcas Public Schools, Orcas
A Community Conversation: Transgender Identities 101
Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Safe San Juans are co-hosting a conversation about transgender identities. Join to learn everything you want to know about being transgender but are afraid to ask. We will have
