Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
2017 Ag Summit Seed and Scion Swap
February 10, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Camp Orkila Library -- from Katie Wilkins -- The San Juan County Ag Summit will be hosting a seed and scion swap on February 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Orkila Library on Orcas Island. The swap is free and open
Grease Sing-A-Long at Orcas Center
Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center will screen a sing-a-long version of the movie Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John on Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 pm. This 1978 musical romantic comedy film was directed by Randal Kleiser for Paramount Pictures.
High School Students’ Art Shown along with “Places and People”
-- from Orcas Center's Visual Arts Committee-- The public is invited to the opening reception at Orcas Center of its February exhibit. Island artists will display many different artistic expressions of "Places and People." In addition, AP art students from Corey Wiscomb’s high school class will be showing their work
National Theatre Revival of Amadeus: Music, Jealousy, Power
Thursday, February 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s stupendous revival of Amadeus comes to Orcas Center Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 pm. The National Theatre’s epic piece of musical theatre will be broadcast live from London. Treat yourself to Amadeus – it will
Letter to the Editor: School’s Vitality Depends on Rejecting Bond
--by April and Clyde Duke -- We had three children go through the Orcas public school system. Two graduated conventionally and one through the OASIS program. We want to support the ongoing viability of this important institution therefore we will be voting NO on the school bond measure. When our
Cancer Survivorship Group to Meet
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet Thursday February 9, 2017 in the Community Church Fireside Room at 5:00 pm. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group. If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, please come and join
Following ‘Holy Crap’ Moment, Larsen Introduces Legislation to Counter Politicization of NSC
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen, (WA-02) -- "For the sake of national security, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence must have a role on the National Security Council that is at least equal to that of political hires such as Steve Bannon."
Rock Out With First Responders
Saturday, February 11, 7:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Marla Johns -- On Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to attend what will hopefully be an annual event at the Random House. Join the community in this fun event to dance the night away side-by-side with
Library Foam Insulation Spraying Rescheduled
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- Rescheduled: spraying of foam insulation from February 13 to 15/16: building closure on the 13th and possibly longer. As part of the Orcas Island Library’s building expansion project, contractors will be spraying foam insulation beginning on Monday, February 13. They hope to complete the process
Touring Orcas School Grounds
-- from Maryse Sagewynd -- A small group tour of Orcas Island school buildings and grounds with Superintendent Eric Webb provided detailed understanding of the school’s critical needs which would be corrected through the financing of the school bond levy. “The public has told us that it wants old infrastructure to
EDC Offers Free Workshop on Cybersecurity for Business
Wednesday, February 8, 9:15 -10:15, Russell's Landing -- from Victoria Compton -- Cybersecurity is not just for large businesses: Small and mid-sized businesses are targeted just as frequently by cyber-crooks. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cybersecurity for Business, on
Guest Column: How to Communicate with Congress
-- by Pat Reuss, National Action Vice President for the National Organization of Women -- What I have been preaching since I came to DC to lobby for women’s rights 38 years ago: Get to know the staff person for your Senators and Rep. Even though their boss may be
Larsen Condemns Immigrant Ban
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen, WA Dist 02 -- Representative Rick Larsen President Trump's executive order barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States is as low as it gets. It scapegoats refugees fleeing war, terrorism and persecution. With one signature, this action undermined our
Islanders Set To Change Course of Music-Making History
-- from Ayn Gailey -- Bruce Pavitt, Kim Thayil, Steven Henry Fisk, Adam Farish. Photo by Charles Peterson. Only on Orcas Island can one, in the span of a single day, learn how to make archipelago jam, hike to a waterfall, then take part in a conversation led by fellow islanders
Seed: The Untold Story to Kick Off Agricultural Summit
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Team invites you to the 2017 Ag Summit Weekend Kick Off event. Join us for a very special screening of the powerful documentary, "SEED: The Untold
Whitfield Recognized for Innovation with Pellet Stove
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood or biomass pellets. He was recognized in Seattle Magazine's 2016 list of “Top Essential Innovations
