Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Habitat Truck Returning One More Time
Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Island Market -- from James Duff -- Believe it or not, at least on the calendar, Spring is just around the corner. So too is one more visit to Orcas Island by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. The truck and volunteer
OPALCO Doubles Scholarship Amount
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Scholars at the 2015 Youth Rally including Ray Doss (second from left) from Orcas High and Gabi Hackett-Carver (third from left) from Orcas Christian School Applications are now being accepted for OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. Thanks to the generosity of
San Juan County Fair Now Accepting 2017 Vendors
-- from Ashley King -- Do you own a business, run an organization, or have a craft you’d like to share with the islands' community? Consider having a booth at San Juan County Fair! The Fair is now accepting vendor booth applications for 2017. As the largest event in San
Orcas Artist Shows Work at Orcas Center
Friday, March 3, 5:50 - 7 pm, Orca Center -- from Gail Toombs -- Please visit the lobby of Orcas Center during the month of March to see the newest work of local artist Gail Anderson-Toombs and be ready to smile. This is her first show at the Orcas Center
Senator Ranker to Hold Conversation on Orcas
Sunday, February 19, 1 pm, Orcas Center -- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- In a time of feeling powerless and overwhelmed, learn how we can move beyond protests and take our country back. Orcas Islander Kevin Ranker, 40th Legislative District State Senator, comes to Orcas Center for a chat on
Ranker Bill Gets Hearing in Senate Committee
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker and constituents testify on SB 5760 in Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee. Feb.16, 2017 The Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee held a hearing on Sen. Kevin Ranker's Senate Bill 5760 to ensure employers cannot discriminate against
School Levy Results Still Unknown
-- by Lin McNulty -- With 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island School District Proposition teeters on the cusp of either passing or failing. If all 15 of those votes are for 'Approval,' then the levy will have the required 60 percent needed to pass. The next ballot
Orcas Fire Successfully Handles Three Rescues, Back-to-Back
-- from Marla Johns, Orcas Fire -- Crews from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to multiple simultaneous calls for service Thursday evening, including an incident with an airplane. At 3:10 p.m., crews from OIFR responded to a medical aid call. A decision was made to transport the patient off
Silent Candlelight Vigil at Waterfront Park
Friday, February 17, 5:30 p.m., Waterfront Park -- from Suzan Chamberlayne -- On Friday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m. a Silent Candlelight Vigil at Eastsound Waterfront Park will be held as a prayer for the immigrants we have on Orcas and all San Juan Islands. Candles will be provided. Questions
School Bond Approval Still Undecided
-- by Lin McNulty -- Update: As of 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, with 15 ballots remaining to be counted, the Orcas Island $8M school district bond levy shows an approval rate of 59.73 percent. just .27 percent short of the required approval rate to pass. The next vote count
Library Board Calls Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- The Library Board will be holding a Special Meeting Wednesday February 22 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the Rose Street improvements, and construction update.
How to Get Out of Valentine’s Day Blind Date
-- by Lin McNulty -- Wednesday, February 15, Eric Lum came across a pig in the roadway at the end of Grindstone, just past the ferry landing. This is not necessarily an unusual occurrence on our mostly rural island. This particular porker, if she could speak, however, would have a short,
Reminder of Upcoming Dance This Saturday
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Again, I would like to remind you of a wonderful event coming this Saturday, Feb 18, at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be holding a dance beginning at 7:30, with the great big band sounds of
Calling all Budding String Players
-- from Kristen Wilson -- A Beginning Strings class for young students interested in playing violin, viola or cello, is now underway. Pamela Wright, Strings Director at Orcas Schools, teaches the class for interested students in 2nd to 4th grade. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:05 p.m.
Random Howse Presents: Women Songwriters in the Round
Thursday, February 23, 7 pm, Random Howse -- from Carolyn Cruso -- Join Orcas Island women songwriters Mandy Troxel, Melody Funk, and Carolyn Cruso for a special night of original tunes at Random Howse on Thursday February 23 at 7 pm. Come see these creative women share their stories through song
Ranker Remarks on State Supreme Court Equality Ruling
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker with his two dads on their wedding day, June 26, 2015. “The Washington State Supreme Court ruled for equality today. I am proud that our state stands up for all people, to ensure that all Washingtonians can shop
