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
Travel Advisory: House Move Scheduled From Deer Harbor Road to Camp Orkila
Friday, October 13, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. Deer Harbor Road to Camp Orkila -- from Dimitri Stankevich, Director at YMCA Camp Orkila -- On Friday, October 13 between about 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers will transport a one-story house from 6580 Deer Harbor Road to
Salmonberry School to Host Drop-in Day
Friday, October 20, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m, Salmonberry School -- from Paul Freedman -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce a community Drop-In Day on Friday, October 20 from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salmonberry offers holistic education and serves students age 4 through 12. Salmonberry School has been recognized
Participate in Positive Parent Night at Orcas Elementary
Wednesday, October 25, 5 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Lorena Stankevich -- Students receiving awards for being safe in the month of September – a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program in Orcas Elementary School Join the Orcas Island Elementary staff and community members on Wednesday, October
Orcas Islanders Turn Out for Comp Plan Vision
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=55642] "We are asking you to consider ways in which we can modify the vision of the 20-year-old Vision Element of the Comprehensive Plan; and set policy direction today." Over 60 Orcas Islanders took up that challenge from San Juan County Department of Community
Sandy Starr: Feb. 15, 1941-Aug. 4, 2017
Sandy Starr, founder of Children's House Sandra (Sandy) Starr, aged 76, died on August 4, 2017 in Spokane Washington where she had been living for 11 years. Sandy was born in Philadelphia on February 15, 1941. When she was 13, she moved to the west coast with her
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall Gaylord for Citizens' Committee -- We are a citizens’ committee urging voters to say, “Yes” to the school bond and levy in the upcoming General Election. We are pleased that the school board has listened to the community and split needed improvements into TWO initiatives. The first
Perham “Per” Black to Compete in Sailing Nationals
-- from Gray Cope for the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation -- Perham “Per” Black, a senior at Spring Street International School in Friday Harbor is one of 18 youth sailors headed to Florida to compete in the Cressy Cup Laser Radial Division. This competition is considered the United
South Sound Marine Naturalist Training Program Upcoming
October 21, 22, 29 & November 4, 5, and 19 -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- Registration for the South Sound Marine Naturalist Training Program, presented by The Whale Museum, is now open. The program will run on the following dates: October 21, 22, 29 & November 4,
Letter to Editor | Please Vote Yes on Field Levy
-- from Andrew Stephens -- I would like to encourage everybody to support the upcoming school levy. The levy will finally address the poor condition of the fields around the school. I have played on these fields as a student, and coached on them as a parent. I have also
Olga Monthly Potluck Season Begins
Saturday, October 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for the Olga Potluck, Saturday, October 14 at the Olga Community Center. This month’s event, hosted by Steve Emmes and George Post, marks the start of Olga’s winter season of monthly potlucks. Social hour begins
Crab, Costumes at Upcoming Yacht Club Feed
Thursday, October 19, 6 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Burke Thomas, Yacht Club Vice Commodore -- The Annual Crab Feed dinner and costume party is coming up fast. Thursday October 19, 6 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Tickets are $25 whole crab and $17 half crab.
Learn About Legacy Gifts in Upcoming Workshop
Thursday, October 12, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Are you interested in learning more about the tools and options for making legacy gifts? The Orcas Island Community Foundation invites you to an educational hour with OICF’s investment manager
WSF Looking For Your Photos in Twitter Contest
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Mural of the Kalakala in Port Angeles Got a unique, striking or interesting photo that includes at least one of our ferries? We want to see it… and anyone who looks at our upcoming Winter 2018 printed sailing schedule may see it
Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” — Humorous Fairy Tale, Fantasy
Sunday, October 15, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- A scene from Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.”Photo: Cory Weaver/Metropolitan OperaTaken during the dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera on September 16, 2009. Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "Die Zauberflöte" by
Letter to Editor | We’re Supporting School Bond and Levy
-- from Randall K. Gaylord and Marny Gaylord -- I am voting “Yes” on both the Orcas School District bond and levy in the November election. The bond is for necessary improvement of the buildings. The levy will pay for the field improvements in just six years. The new design preserves
Orcas Center Rolls Out 17-18 Season
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Whatever we hold as our culture, this is our Center," Orcas Center Board of Trustees President Tom Fiscus said as the new season was "rolled out" last week. Islanders at the Orcas Center on Wednesday Sept. 27 got a sneak preview of the performances and
