Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Bolshoi Ballet’s Celebrated Masterpiece Swan Lake at Orcas Center
Saturday, February 11, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- The Bolshoi Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s classical masterpiece, Swan Lake, from the Moscow stage to Orcas Center in cinema on Saturday, February 11, 6:30 pm. Join us for a ballet of ultimate beauty accompanied by a score of unparalleled
Letter to Editor | Orcas Electorate Is Informed
-- from Bea vonTobel -- Wow! It has been utterly amazing to me that my observation about the generous donation from an island resident toward construction of a track, originally published online in September, has generated so much discussion. Kudos to the media of every stripe for continuing to carry
Dance To Your Heart’s Content
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- A Valentine Dance will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall on February 18. The Dance will feature the big band sounds of Orcatrazz and will start at 7:30. The dance is by donation with monies received
“Voter Please Remove And Discard Stub:” What? Why?
-- by Lin McNulty -- If you have voted, did you remove and discard that ballot stub as instructed? Or did you not remove and discard it and now you're afraid your vote won't count? What's that for, anyway? And who will know if you don't discard it? Not to
Eastsound Visioning Group Reaches Consensus
-- from Fred Klein -- Starting on Saturday, January 7th, and concluding on Saturday, January 14th, a group of thirty four Orcas Islanders met for twelve hours to address the following: Goal: To reach a consensus on a Vision Statement describing our hopes and dreams for Eastsound in 2035; and
Guest Opinion | Something to Be Proud Of and Fight Against
-- from David Kobrin -- Last week, at the Eastsound Post Office, I asked for American Flag stamps. I said aloud, “Now, there’s something to be proud of. There’s something worth fighting against.” Judging by looks on the faces of some patrons near enough to hear my comment, I realized
OHS Musicians Earn Top Awards at Regional Competition
-- from Ed Wilson -- School musicians Paris Wilson and Tim Jenson A big yellow busload of Orcas Island High School musicians journeyed to Bellingham High School on Saturday morning, January 28, to compete in the all-day San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) regional solo/ensemble competitions. By Sunday
Letter to Editor | Let’s Pass School Bond
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Yes, Let’s Pass the Bond! Comparison of the well designed and implemented work done through the last School Bond – with the present uncompleted portions of that project – clearly show that we still have work to do. This Bond gives us the opportunity to
Free Resources for Waterfront Landowners Available
Waterfront properties in the San Juan Islands are part of a beautiful, complex, and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem that supports salmon, rockfish, seabirds, whales, and human communities. Decisions made by owners of shoreline property can influence more than just their land. As one property owner noted “I wondered what can
Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute
Sunday, February 12, 1 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jenny L. Atkinson -- (Photo by Sara Hysazu) Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12. The event is a community potluck, taking place that Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 4 - 5:30 pm, Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting Deer Harbor Fire Station #24, Public Meeting Room February 8, 2017, 4 - 5:30 p.m. 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meting. 2. Chair
Lopez Clinic Looks to Join with UW
-- from Lorrie Harrison -- UW Medicine and Catherine Washburn Medical Association (CWMA) have agreed to pursue a partnership to assure continued access to primary care at the Lopez Medical Clinic. In a January 27, 2017 letter to CWMA board president Marty Clark, Dr. Brian Goldstein, UW Medicine Chief Health
Fear of Bridges, Canals, Marinas Brings Full House to EPRC Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin -- What…a Bridge to Indian Island, a Marina in Fishing Bay and a “Grand Canal” between Crescent Beach and North Beach? The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee Meeting was packed Thursday afternoon with Orcas Islanders worried about Bridges and Canals. No such plans are on the
OPALCO Seeks Candidates for Board Election
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The 2017 OPALCO Board election cycle is now open and nominations for board candidates in District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands) are being accepted. At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, the new member Elections & Governance Committee was
Vege Potluck, Movie “Blackfish”
Sunday, February 5, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food. Everyone is
Ranker: Republican Education Plan Leaves 605,000 Students Behind
-- from WA Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, voiced strong opposition against the Republican proposal that reduces funding for more than half of our state's students, while significantly raising property taxes in numerous communities around the state. Sen. Ranker released this statement: "Students, parents, teachers and principals
