Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
The Promise of Martin Luther King, Jr. Marches On
"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down, men other-centered can build up." ~ Martin Luther
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- THIS WEEK’S CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES Construction crews will pour concrete and use the Bidwell machine to finish the bridge deck surface. Afterwards, crews will grade the new Channel Road alignment leading to the new, permanent concrete bridge. Crews will also place rocks along the bridge
Roméo et Juliette: Lovers Sizzle with Combustible Chemistry at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 22, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod streaming Live in HD on Sunday, January 22 at 1:00 pm. If you’ve not yet experienced the Metropolitan Opera streamed from New York City to
Local Women Have Their Marching Orders
-- from Mary Gropp -- The 2016 United States Presidential campaign and election received an enormous amount of attention. The upcoming Inauguration has inspired a desire to express feelings about important issues. The Women's March on Washington is a national movement for everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, diversity, and
“Growler” Draft Environmental Impact Statement: The Emperor Has No Clothes
--from Chom Greacen, Member, Quiet Skies over San Juan County-- The Navy plans to add 36 EA-18G “Growler” fighter jets and roughly double the number of Growler flight operations out of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The only thing standing in its way is completion of the Environmental Impact Statement
A Gathering to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Join hosts Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz for this annual gathering to celebrate the life and legacy of renowned civil rights and peace activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will take place at the Emmanuel
Funhouse Commons Mentor Program a Win-Win
-- from Sarah McKay -- The Funhouse Commons Mentor program matches children with talented, caring adults in the community who can help teach them a new skill, provide a listening ear, go on adventures, and simply be a friend. National studies show that children who have mentors are more likely to succeed
Land Bank Acquires First “Outer Island” Preserve
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The San Juan County Land Bank received a spectacular gift on December 28, 2016: an 80-acre donation on Henry Island. Sarah Hart is generously donating the underlying fee interest in the property to the Land Bank, along with a conservation easement to the San
Sheriff’s Report | January 4 – 10, 2017
January 4, 2017 17-000081 Malicious Mischief 11:08:37 01/04/17 Deputy received a call back regarding two cases of malicious mischief at two residences on Shaw Island. No suspects known, no known loss. A Report was taken. 17-000088 Citizen Dispute 20:25:05 01/04/17 Deputies responded to a San Juan Island residence to settle
How to Garden in Winter is Co-op Class Topic
Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Winter Gardening with Winnie Adams Saturday January 21 10 am By donation, all money raised will go to the Co-op's Sustainable Farm Fund The class will cover seeds, amendments, timing, mulching, cover crops, and an intro to bio char.
A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV
Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Suites assembled in 1713 for "little evening concerts" for Louis XIV of his favorite music from many decades will be premiered, almost surely for the first time since the death of Louis XIV in 1715 in this
Fire Commission to Hold Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 January 17, 2017 Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Amanda Montague, and Barbara Bedell, Jim Schuh (for District Secretary Patricia Ayers), Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff,
Navy Agrees To Extend Environmental Impact Study Public Comment Period
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- After urging from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Navy today announced it will extend by 30 days the ongoing public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Study of EA-18G “Growler” Airfield Operations at Naval
A Review | Enchanted Forest Cabaret Creative, Delightful
-- by Michèle Griskey -- This year’s The Enchanted Forest Cabaret: The Naughty Pirates of Neverland takes us into the dreamland of Carmen (Grace McCune), who, clearly, must use some interesting sleep enhancements to find herself in Neverland. She encounters some familiar characters in pirate lore who manage to break
Stand for Salish Sea on Monday
Monday, January 16 on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw Islands, and interisland ferry -- from Stephanie Buffum -- Islanders are invited to take part in a countywide "Salish Sea Stands" day of action on MLK Day, Monday, January 16 against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion to the United States.
Island Market Hunger Bag Program A Success
Island Market Hunger Bag Program -- from Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- If you were one of the 314 people who paid $10 for a full bag of groceries to be given to the Orcas Island Food Bank during the Holidays, you helped Island Market deliver a total
