Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Senior Center in March
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm and Open
OPALCO Fiber Project Kicks Off on San Juan
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Construction begins on Mar. 20 to install fiber optic cables along Cattle Point Road from Eagle Cove Drive all the way through San Juan National Historical Park to the major road re-alignment project south of Jackle’s Beach Lagoon. While OPALCO installs backbone infrastructure for the
Wave of Activities Happening at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano -- As we emerge from the gloom of winter, the Orcas Montessori School would like the island community to know what activities are emerging at the school this spring. Family Conversations, Open House for prospective families and our Spring Celebration and Auction. Starting Soon for Parents:
EDC Offers Workshop on Photography for Business
Wednesday, March 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Image quality is considered "very important" to 67 percent of consumers when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light,
Orcas Seniors Will Explore Nearby Nature
Friday, March 24, 1 - 3 p.m., Meet at Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Come along with the Orcas Island Senior Center on guided explorations of local parks with Trillium Swanson. Our first outing will be a walk along the Crescent Beach Trail on
Monty Python’s Spamalot Promises Laugh Out Loud Moments
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18, 23-25, Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning Mar. 16 Orcas Center will feature the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, on Center Stage with Doug Bechtel directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family for a laugh out
Orcas Christian School Hosts Free All-you-can-eat Dinner
Tuesday, March 14, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Thomas Roosma -- The last Community Dinner for 2017 at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, Mar. 14, from 5:00 -7:30 p.m. At this free, all-you-can-eat Italian meal there will be lasagna, spaghetti, steamed broccoli, string beans,
Skagit Valley College Poetry Course Offered on Orcas
Thursdays, April 6 - 27, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Cathy Degnan, Skagit Valley College -- Join a four-week Orcas Island course, Unmasking Poetry Forms, designed for writers and readers alike; taught by Orcas Island poet Jill McCabe Johnson. This course will examine a wide range of
Upcoming Science Fair Promises to Delight, Inspire
Saturday, March 25, Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig -- Join us for an exciting performance by scientist professional, Hazen Audel - featured on National Geographic television. This free family event is open to the whole community. K-12 students have started planning their projects. Funhouse staff and volunteers can
Learn How to Make Your Executor’s Job Easier
Monday, March 20, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Having a Will, Advance Directive, and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances may not be enough. Considering all the tasks that fall into the lap of one’s Executor, creating an
Letter to Editor | Building a Bridge
-- from Sandi Friel -- When the time finally came to replace the ailing Channel Road Bridge in Deer Harbor, San Juan County took the high road. Instead of top-down decision-making, County Councilman Rick Hughes encouraged Public Works to reach out to the community and let the residents guide the
Editorial | Sheriff’s Office Professionally Handled Potential Deadly Incident
-- by Lin McNulty -- On Jan. 27 of this year, San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a request to check on the welfare of an Iraq War veteran on Orcas Island. The call came in at 11:10 a.m. on a Friday morning. The deputy arriving on the scene contacted
Ageism Among the Aged – That’s Whacky!
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- I know plenty of individuals in their 60s, 70s and 80s who don't want to hang around with "old people." These old people may be the same age, yet, they are seen as different, because they are seen as old. Isn't that fascinating? When is
Guest Opinion: Trees in Eastsound Swale Essential to Good Development
-- by Sadie Bailey -- I really appreciate the thought that went into Charlie Carver's Letter to the Editor on March 6 (see orcasissues.com/waterfront-development-not-waterfront-reclamation/ ).Thank you for caring about Eastsound; so few Orcas people understand what we are up against here. I would add one thing to your concerns that’s
Letter to Editor | Grateful that School Music Matters to Orcas Community
-- from Catherine Pederson, President, Music Advocacy Group -- Last Sunday supporters of our Orcas School Music Program filled the school’s Old Gym for the 20th Anniversary School Benefit Concert presented by our community’s Music Advocacy Group. Our community is rich in its support of the arts. This concert is
Free Workshop on Business Feasibility for Entrepreneurs
Monday, March 20, 12:30 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from them. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop to learn
