Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
School Board Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- The school board will convene their regular meeting for the month of March 2017 on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. There will be no meeting on the fourth Thursday this month due to a scheduling conflict. WA state and
In Friday Harbor, Larsen to Hold Trumpcare ‘Town Talk’
Sunday, March 26, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Brickworks Building -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Sunday hold a “Town Talk” at the Brickworks Building to hear directly from his constituents about their questions and concerns on Trumpcare, Congressional Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the
Inter-Island Spring Concerts and Workshops on Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw Islands
-- from Linda Sloane -- The exciting Miho & Diego Duo is coming to the San Juan Islands Mar. 28 through Apr. 1 as part of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence program. In addition to their work in the schools on Orcas, Shaw, and Lopez, Miho and Diego will
NW Play & Learn Week Comes to Orcas
Monday, April 27 on Orcas -- from Joyce Sobel -- Northwest Early Learning invites you to experience the power of Play & Learn groups and how they develop future scientists, teachers, and community leaders. NW Play & Learn is a campaign to increase access to high-quality playgroups for young children and
Ranker: Republican Budget Falls Short of Washington Values
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today responding to the Senate Republican's 2017 operating budget proposal: “Our values compel us to prioritize the critical funding for
Navy Updates Drinking Water Testing on Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). • As of March 17, 2017, the Navy has received 211 lab results from drinking water sampling at private
Meet Your New Fire Commissioners
-- by Lin McNulty -- When the Board of Fire Commissioners met on Monday evening, the big item on the agenda was the appointment of two new Commissioners in light of the initiative recently passed by Orcas voters. The three-member commission received resumes from five applicants. The Commissioners heard brief
Author To Read From “Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us”
Thursday, March 23, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Darvill’s Bookstore is excited to welcome David Neiwert on Thursday, Mar. 23, from 6 – 7 p.m. David will read from and discuss his book "Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us." This
Class About Boating Safety Coming to Orcas Landing
Saturday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Landing -- from Thomas Tillman -- On Saturday, Mar. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - San Juan Islands Detachment will be conducting the About Boating Safety class. The class will be held at
Celebrate “Voluntourism” in the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Have fun with environmental art at the SJIMA, Great Island Beach Clean-ups and lots of fun for kids. Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Spend a day or more giving back to the natural places we all
Community Forum to Outline, Discuss Next Bond Levy
Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Eric Webb -- I would like to take a moment to once again thank the wonderful supporters of Orcas Island Public Schools and their tremendous show of encouragement throughout the Phase III Bond process. Our next step in the School
Islander Participates In A Great American Tradition
-- by Ayn Gailey -- San Juan County Spelling Bee representatives from left to right: Marcia King, Emma Mughal (both from San Juan) and Gray Gailey (Orcas). Photo: Isabella Douglas There are no banners or sandwich signs rooting for them, but we are just as proud of our
An Invitation to Participate in Shaping the Future of Eastsound
-- from Jeff Otis -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you? What will Eastsound be like in twenty years? What role would you like to play in answering that question? Should Eastsound evolve on its own in accordance with existing regulations and whatever market forces are brought
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Orcas
-- from Leif -- Dear Orcas, this last Blood Drive, Thursday, Mar. 16 again set records. We had 87 donors register, including 13 first timers, and some as well who were unable to donate, but we really appreciate you for trying. The first time evaluations are chancy but it’s how
Connection Amid Conflict and Chaos? Impossible, You Say?
Sunday, March 26, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Our current political situation is generating so much fear, anger, conflict and chaos, that it can shatter our ability to connect with other people in a positive, empathic way -- especially those we disagree with.
Stubborn and Pissed Off – Who Me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Carly I'm working with a young woman, Carly, who is 15 years old. Her parents asked me to work with her because she is really frustrating to live with. They said she always seems to be unhappy, and her attitude is one of 'pissed-off-smarty-pants.' She
