Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
Learn Sign Language
Tuesday May 23 and Thursday May 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Funhouse -- from Edie Hansen -- Bethany Hansen, a Senior at Orcas Island High school, will be teaching two free sign language classes at the Funhouse as part of her Senior Project. The classes will be
Orcas Island Film Festival Calls for Short Films
-- from Shannon Borg for the Orcas Island Film Festival -- The Orcas Island Film Festival will award grants of $5,000 to three filmmakers to explore the San Juan Islands and use it as a canvas to create short films that inspire, inform and entertain. Submissions are being accepted from
Morris Sponsors Privacy Law to Protect Consumers
-- from the Washington House Democrats -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill [on May 16] prohibiting businesses from collecting and selling your personal biometric information without your consent. Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mt. Vernon) sponsored the bill to protect consumers from new, invasive technology that can identify a person
Orcas Medical Foundation Hosts Q & A with UW Representatives
-- by Dali Cuthbert -- Concerned islanders -- medical patients and practitioners -- packed the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 13, for the Annual Meeting of the Orcas Medical Foundation, founded in 1956. It has operated the Orcas Medical Clinic on Mt. Baker Road since 1991.
Free Facebook Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, May 24 at 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Orcas Landing -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) -- Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join the EDC to
Local Author Robert Dash to Launch “On an Acre Shy of Eternity”
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Author and photographer Robert Dash takes nature exploration to new levels in his book On An Acre Shy of Eternity, to be published in June by Hyla Press. On May 24 he will launch this
Hospice Demystified
Friday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services -- What is hospice? Who is hospice? How can hospice help me and my loved ones? Join us at the Orcas Island Senior Center Friday, May 19, at 1pm to for
SchoolMessenger Provides Safe, Secure Messages to Students’ Families
-- by Eric Webb, Orcas Island School District (OISD) -- If you are an Orcas Island School District parent, you may recall hearing a lot from me (Superintendent Webb) back in February and March thanks to Orcas Island Education Foundation’s funding of the implementation of the SchoolMessenger grant! School Messenger
State Legislators Nation-wide Sign to Protect Public Monuments
-- from Washington State Democrats -- State Senator Kevin Ranker writes letter on behalf of national public lands and monuments. A bipartisan group of 325 state legislators from 44 states sent a letter to President Trump today [May 15, 2017] raising strong concerns with the unprecedented action to
Island Sinfonia to Perform at Orcas Center
-- from Karen Blinn for Island Sinfonia -- Jim Shaeffer-Bauck conducts Island Sinfonia at Orcas Center on May 21 Island Sinfonia, the inter-island chamber orchestra in the San Juan Islands, will be performing an exciting mix of old and new music at the Orcas Center on Sunday, May
Thursday Evenings with School Music
-- from Sharon Ho -- [metaslider id=52468] Awards and Festival honors have been lauded on our hardworking student Strings and Band groups at many off-island performances and competitions. Over the coming three Thursdays, from May 18, the music-loving Orcas community will enjoy the musical talent your support has created. These
Gov. Inslee to Sign DUI and Distracted Driving Bills
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday will sign three transportation safety bills in Tacoma designed to increase safety for drivers on the state's roads. Inslee has worked on strengthening DUI laws since his first year in office and will sign legislation to
What is Killing Us on Orcas Island?
Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services-- How can you help the Fire Department in keeping you safe? Please join us at the Orcas Island Senior Center Wednesday, May 17, at 1pm for a special presentation by Patrick
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13th Class
-- from Liz Illg -- Photo Credit, Nikyta Palmisani Starting in the back left to right: Jane Fox (SJI), Amy Nesler (SJI), JimCarroll (SJI), Leslie Baker (SJI), Sarah Stevenson (Canoe Island), Beth Robson (LI), Stephanie Claus (OI), Vicki Hebert (SJI), Jessica Roundy (LI)Vivette Bordas (SJI), Tracey Cottingham (LI), Sarah
Visitors Bureau Recognizes Turtleback Farm Inn’s Susan Fletcher
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Board President, Carl Silvernail, thanked Susan Fletcher for her over 30 years of service to Orcas Island’s tourism industry and ten years on the Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, at its annual spring
“Waltzing” – First All-Strings Concert May 18, High School Gym
-- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=52436] A first-of-its-kind All-Strings concert will be presented by the Orcas Island Schools on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the High School gym. Featuring 57 student musicians from ages 7 to 18, as well as dancers, this concert offers a chance to
