Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Guest Opinion | Is This Virtual Reality?
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Turned in the draft of my first virtual reality screenplay last week. It's a short film about Texas history from pre-history to present, delivered in a whirlwind five minutes. No dialogue. No text. A Koyaanisqatsi-esque film experience, but completely immersive, where your entire field
PlayFest Audition Dates Set
Wednesday, March 29 and Sunday, April 2, 6 - 8 p.m., Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson -- As winter is waning and you begin to muse about your spring projects, I propose that you put the Actors Theater of Orcas Island's 12th Annual PlayFest on your to do list. We
Paul Taylor 2 Brings Best of Modern Dance to Orcas Center
Friday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Join us as we welcome Paul Taylor's Taylor 2 back to Orcas Center! Taylor 2 is the six-member company that brings Paul Taylor’s dances to venues of any size with all the artistry of the world renowned choreographer’s
Orcas Food Co-op Shares Third Thursday Proceeds with Community
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Photo: Gray Gailey Coffelt Farms board member Sara Joy Palmer graciously accepted a donation from Orcas Food Co-op on behalf of Coffelt Farms. The donation is part of an ongoing program sponsored by the Co-op called the “3% Thursday Program”. On the third
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
-- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic. Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique items of value for our annual Granny’s Attic rummage sale, to be held on Apr. 29 from 10
Introduction to EFT Workshop: What’s This Thing Called Tapping?
Monday, March 27, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Nancy Southern -- Did you know that there is a revolutionary way you can relieve mental, emotional or even physical pain or suffering? You will learn a self-help process combining knowledge of ancient Chinese Acupuncture meridian points and modern psychology. Properly
Vision for Eastsound Will Be Presented to Public
Friday, March 31, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Gretchen Krampf -- The Vision for Eastsound has been released for Community input and feedback at www.eastsound.vision. On Friday, Mar. 31, a Community Meeting will be held at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6-8 PM as an opportunity
Literary Magic Coming to Doe Bay
Thursday - Sunday, April 6 - 9, Doe Bay Resort -- by Ayn Gailey -- What do you get when you combine the beautiful rugged setting of Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island with an intimate gathering of writers, musical artists, and poets? The Write Doe Bay Workshop & Retreat. Some
Medicare 101: Learn the Ins, Outs
Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Are you turning get 65 this year? Welcome to Medicare! It is time to learn a new set of medical insurance terminology. There are Parts A,B, C and D. There are Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and RX
Letter to Editor | Thank You, United Way
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for generously supporting the Funhouse Commons’ out of school time programming and expanded learning opportunities for Orcas youth during 2017. In partnership with United Way, we are providing the
Senior Center Brunch Was Gustatory Delight
-- a review by Margot Shaw -- Last Saturday, the Lundeen Room at the Senior Center was filled with the sounds of social chatter, multi-generational families discussing weighty and frivolous matters, and those voicing their appreciation for the fabulous brunch they were enjoying. I was partial to the Eggs Benedict
Senior Center Looking to Hire Communications, Fundraising Administrator
Application deadline, Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m. -- from Arron Redford -- The Orcas Senior Center is hiring a Communications and Fundraising Administrator to support our Island’s Seniors through: Website Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant Writing and more. If you are tech-savvy, love working with people, and are a strong
Governors, Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Clean Power Plan
-- from Tara Lee, Governor Inslee's Office -- Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a directive to withdraw and rewrite the Clean Power Plan, as well as weaken other standards that protect our air
Women’s Retreat at Emmanuel With Rev. Kate Kinney
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Office -- Two strong women – Rev. Kate Kinney, former interim co-rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, and 12th Century St. Hildegard of Bingen – will bring Orcas Island women together for a retreat at Emmanuel,
Wooden Boat Presentation Will Feature Fiona
Sunday, March 26, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Steve McKenna -- [metaslider id=51030] The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands Spring presentation will feature Bruce Brackett speaking on building Fiona, a well known local boat built over a period of ten years and launched
Larsen, Colleagues, Lead Effort to Prevent Mass Shootings in Schools
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Bipartisan School Safety Act of 2017 would renew federal program – unfunded since 2010 – to address school safety U.S. schools could receive additional resources to prevent mass shootings under bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and cosponsored by Reps. Mike Coffman (CO-06),
