Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Learn What to do in an Earthquake; Participate in Great WA Shakeout Drill
-- from County Department of Emergency Management -- The 2017 Great Washington Shakeout Drill is coming soon. On October 19, 2017 you can join thousands of Washingtonians and millions of people worldwide and participate in this community awareness earthquake drill. At 10:19 a.m. you’ll get the message to “Drop, Cover,
Jim Biddick Retires from Board of Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums -- Anyone who has ever volunteered with Jim Biddick knows what a dedicated and hard worker he is. He gives and has given countless hours to numerous non-profits on the island, helps seniors with their income taxes, and is currently significantly
Letter to Editor | Petition Will Start Tax District Discussions
-- from Art Lange -- On behalf of the all-volunteer Coalition for Orcas Healthcare and all the members of our community, thank you to the over 700 people who signed the Petition to place the measure for a Public Hospital District (PHD) on the ballot in April, 2018. The ballot measure
Leadership San Juan Islands Now Accepting Applications
-- from Jim Hooper for Leadership San Juan Islands -- We are very pleased to announce our upcoming Open Houses and the opening of our Application window for Leadership San Juan Islands, LSJI 2018. NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR Vivette Bordas is our 2018 Program Director. Vivette is a graduate of LSJI 2017
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
