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
Orcas Friends’ Hour of Contemplation and Prayer
- from Deborah Sparks -- The Orcas Island Friends Meeting (Quakers) welcomes all to join in an hour of contemplation and prayer every other Sunday from 9:30-10:30. The next meeting will be September 23. Friends Meeting is held in the upstairs meditation room of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock," aka Silly Season Cessation Soiree, is a mini-music festival outdoors behind Orcas Center, at Orcas
Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” with Melinda Milligan — and Puppets!
Auditions Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at Orcas Center --- by Margie Doyle -- Melinda Milligan to direct a gender-free, fantastical "Christmas Carol" with Jim Bredouw as Musical Director Melinda Milligan looks forward to casting a raft of rowdy Orcas actors and actresses
Fire Commission Meeting Monday: UPDATED
Monday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- UPDATED STORY, 10 p.m., Sunday, September 17: The Board of Fire Commissioners will be canceling the regularly scheduled meeting on September 18, 2017 due to lack of quorum. The public will be notified as
Adventures in Cinematic Story Telling: Here Comes Orcas Island Film Fest
-- from Donna Laslo for Orcas Island Film Festival -- The fall film festival season is in full swing and the Orcas Island Film Festival, along with the other major fall festivals Telluride, Venice, and Toronto, take the lead in screening the films that will dominate the cinemas this winter.
UW Professor David Montgomery to Speak on “Growing a Revolution”
Sunday, September 24, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Throughout history, civilizations have withered and even disappeared after destroying their once-fertile soils. We now risk repeating this age-old trauma on a global scale due to ongoing soil-degradation, climate change, and rapidly rising populations. But
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is the presenter at the History Matinee sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museums on Sunday,
Upcoming Opportunities to Participate in OPALCO Co-op
-- from Suzanne Olson for Orcas Power & Light -- OPALCO is a member-owned cooperative committed to democratic member control and community involvement. In the coming weeks, there are a number of opportunities for OPALCO members to join in conversation with the Board, staff and each other. Members are encouraged
The Potentiality of No Buts
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I woke up this morning by Gracie tapping her little furry paw on my chest. She's ready for the day to begin; I'm not. I feel into the sense of lacking. My orientation in life is that I'm always lacking something. What is it this
Discuss County Comp Plan with Planning Dept. Head
Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the Eastsound Fire Station on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to
Prescribed Fire on Young Hill Slated for Late September
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan National Historical Park -- San Juan Island National Historical Park plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Young Hill between late September and early October 2017, when weather permits. As part of post-burn operations, herbicide will be used in selected areas – less than
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Take to Random Howse Stage
Saturday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be playing at Random Howse on Saturday, September 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. JP, Gordon, and Anita will once more be bringing their ever-popular blend of fiddle, guitar, bass, and
Guest Opinion: Protect Your Credit in Equifax Breach
-- by Cathy Vierthaler, Island Business Services -- You have probably heard by now about the Equifax data breach affecting more than half the US population. Here are some concrete steps to protect your credit. It is important for all of us to protect our credit, not just the wealthy.
Sheriff’s Report | September 6 – 12, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 6, 2017 17-006290 Sick or Injured Animal 09:14:42 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a report of animal neglect on San Juan Island. Investigation continues. 17-006296 Malicious Mischief 12:49:04 09/06/17 A deputy investigated a vehicle being tampered with in the town of Friday
Orcas Women’s Coalition Hosts Rep. Lytton at Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition on the move Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) is a vibrant, energetic network of women and transgender people on Orcas Island, working together to create
Report to the Community: First Day as a UW Medicine Clinic
The OMF Board received the following in an email note from Debra Gussin, Executive Director of UW Neighborhood Clinics, on Tuesday morning regarding how things went at the Clinic on its opening day as a UW Medicine Clinic. The Board felt they should share it with you, the community: Day
