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
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
Guest Opinion | Gimme Shelter
-- from Joe Symons -- Someone seeking refuge is a refugee. My dictionary defines refuge as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. A refuge is also something providing shelter: the family came to be seen as a refuge from a harsh world. Prior to 1970, one might imagine that those
Senior Center Offering Advanced Directive/Living Will Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive/Living Will. The workshop is led by RN Libby Garcia who has
New Shoreline Regulations Effective Monday, October 30
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday October 16, 2017, Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced official approval for San Juan County’s updated Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The updated shoreline regulations go into effect on Monday October 30, 2017. After this date, a pre-application meeting is required prior to
Don’t Miss Eat Island Grown This Sunday
Sunday, October 22, 12 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- This Sunday, October 22, don't miss "Eat Island Grown." This mouthwatering event celebrating the islands’ unique cuisine will feature the best tastes of the San Juan Islands, showcasing local chefs and
Free Tai Chi Class at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesday evenings, 6 - 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join Robin Kucklick on Wednesday evenings beginning October 25 at the Orcas Senior Center from 6 - 7 p.m. for a free Tai Chi class. Robin has taught classes for years in
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Lisa Byers -- The school board has put forward a bond that will address the remaining major renovation needs on campus. This makes me happy. I think it was wise for the school board to include all of the deferred maintenance needs into this one final bond request.
Get Your Boo On at the Odd Fellows
-- from Tom McDonough for the Odd Fellows -- Odd Fellows Dance, 2014 To quote Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: “It’s Alive. Alive! It’s Alive!” The votes are in: The Orcas movie pick is “Young Frankenstein” as the Odd Fellows Halloween Movie for Saturday October 28 at 6 pm! And
Doe Bay Open Mic Will Benefit Orcas Film Fest for October
-- 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 pm and Open Mic begins at 7:30 pm. Come out and support O.I. Film
A Mostly New School Board Coming this November
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- In November, there will be three Orcas Island School District (OISD) school board candidates on the ballot, all running unopposed. The candidates, John Fleming (District 1), Diane Boerstler (District 2) and Josh Culp (District 3) should bring interesting and diverse points of
AARP Smart Driver Course Offered
Thursday, October 19, 1 - 5 p.m. AND Friday, October 20, 1 - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Many insurance companies offer reduced rates for senior drivers that have completed safe driving classes, and you are invited to participate in the
Senior Center Announces New Hearts and Hands Director
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center (OSC), the Orcas District of the Senior Services of San Juan County 501(c)3 nonprofit organization continues to grow. Starting November 1, 2017, Tom Eversole has been hired to direct the Hearts and Hands Program (H&H), which provides home visiting
