Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Orcas Center Holds Auditions for Summer Play
Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27, 5 to 7 p.m., Orcas Center --from Orcas Center -- Orcas Center announces auditions for the play, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” which will be performed in the OffCenter Stage on Jun. 23, 24, 30 and Jul. 1, 2017. Robert Hall will direct the
Montessori Open House
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas Montessori School -- from Teresa Chocano -- An invitation to all families with preschool aged children and interested members of the community. Orcas Montessori School will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at
Spotted Wing Drosophila An Emerging Fruit Pest
Thursday, April 6, 11 - 1 p..m., Skagit Valley College -- from Jay Lucas -- The Master Gardener Foundation of San Juan County in partnership with San Juan County Washington State University Extension is pleased to present a workshop on Spotted Wing Drosophila by Dr. Beverly S. Gerdeman, Join us
Mozart’s “Idomeneo” Shows at Orcas Center
Sunday, April 9, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts Mozart’s "Idomeneo," leading the remarkable ensemble cast of Matthew Polenzani, Elza van den Heever, Nadine Sierra, and Alice Coote. “Idomeneo” by Mozart is based on material from ancient antiquity and tells the story
Lions Health Screening Van Coming Back
Monday - Tuesday, April 3 - 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Island Market -- from Toby T. Hiller -- UPDATE: Due to an unforeseen illness, the Lions Health Screening Van, previously scheduled to visit Orcas on Monday & Tuesday, April 3 – 4, 2017, has been cancelled. No rescheduling this
Ready for Take Off? Sit Back and Relax
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Some people get on a plane and head out to their destination surrendering control effortlessly to their pilots. Others are in the throes of panic - terrified of being out of control. Anxiety and fear of the unknown ride within them until they touch down
In Memoriam | Emily Snyder Reid, 1919 – 2017
Celebration: Saturday, Apr. 1, 1 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall -- from Christina Orchid -- Emily Snyder Reid died March 18, 2017 at her home in West Sound. She was the first born of Ralph Snyder and Aimee Watters Snyder’s four children in Spokane Washington on October 7
Letter to Editor | Thanks for United Way Support
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center Board of Directors & Staff -- The Orcas Community Resource Center would like to thank United Way San Juan County for their continued support of our organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life of Orcas Islanders in crisis. The Resource Center helped 819
Bolshoi’s “A Contemporary Evening” Streams at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- For one evening, the Bolshoi takes on a new challenge with audacity in Hans Van Manen’s "Frank Bridge’s Variations," Sol León and Paul Lightfoot’s "Short Time Together" and Alexei Ratmansky’s "Russian Seasons." This encounter between some of the
Sheriff’s Report | March 15 – 21, 2017
March 15, 2017 17-001363 Theft 11:38:25 03/15/17 An Orcas Island resident reported a trespass and theft from his property. Investigation continues. A report was taken. 17-001365 Fraud 11:55:26 03/15/17 A Shaw Island reported being a victim of identity theft and fraud. An investigation is ongoing. A report was taken. 17-001371
Bioacoustic Scientist Will Speak on “Seeing Sound”
Saturday, April 1, 2 - 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Janet Thomas -- The Southern Resident Killer Whales are on the brink of extinction. Several threats to their recovery include shortage of Chinook salmon, pollution, oil spills, and noise and harassment from vessels. The threat least understood by the public
Meet OPALCO’s Board of Directors Candidates
Thursday, March 30, 5 - 6:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from OPALCO -- Spring is in the air and our Board election is just around the corner. Please come meet the candidates at one of the Candidate Forums scheduled next week. There are three candidates running for two open
Inslee Statement on Canceled Republican Health Care Vote
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Gov. Inslee issued the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced he was removing the Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration: “Today 600,000 Washingtonians beat Congress, and can rest easy knowing that Speaker Ryan and President Trump have failed in
Council Member Watson on Orcas Next Week
-- from Sue Kollett -- Council member Bill Watson will be available to meet with Orcas residents and will be holding office hours at the County’s Orcas Senior Center office on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To make an appointment, please email Bill at billw@sanjuanco.com
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to OWL Supporters
-- from Suzanne Olson, Sandi Burt, Berto Gandara, Serena Burman and RJ Myers -- On behalf of the students, families, and teaching team that have just completed the 26-week Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program for 7-9th graders, we would like to thank the following businesses and individuals, without
Ranker: Republican Budget Balanced on Backs of Most Vulnerable
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, lead Senate Democrat on budget negotiations, issued the following statement following passage of the Senate Republican's operating budget proposal: "After a marathon 18 hours of debate in a 36-hour period, Republicans passed a budget today that falls short
