Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down
-- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust announced on May 12 that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation Trust's board of trustees that it is time to identify his successor. Accordingly, the board
Kwiaht offers “Food for Thought,” May 21
-- by Russel Barsh -- Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invite Orcas islanders to share a salmon barbeque and refreshments at The Barnacle on Sunday, May 21, to consider the role of seafood in a sustainable food system. Doors open at 3:30 pm. The Barnacle will serve
School Board Sets Minimum Education Program
--by Ayn Gailey -- The OISD School Board held a special meeting last week to adopt a "Minimum Educational Program" for 2017-2018 in response to the anticipated revenue decreases from the state. Resolution #2017-05 was created to address the fact, according to OISD, that: "Orcas Island School District does
Help Feed our Orcas: “DamNation: Film Showing & Discussion
Monday, May 15, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Heyd -- There will be a screening of the award-winning documentary "DamNation" (2014) followed by a brief presentation on concerns about the Lower Snake River Dams and opportunities for citizen action and influence on the need for breaching and
PlayFest 2017 Will Soon Take to the Stage
Friday - Saturday, May 26-27; Friday - Saturday - Sunday, June 2-3-4, The Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The 12th Annual PlayFest, featuring seven plays written by Orcas playwrights, will open Friday, May 26, with performances on Saturday May 27, Friday June 2,
Orcas Island Forest School to Hold Spring Soirée
Saturday, May 20, 5 - 8 p.m., West Beach Farm (927 West Beach Rd.) -- from Ken Katz for Orcas Island Forest School -- Come help us kick off our spring IndieGogo campaign with a lively, family-friendly party. Dance to the music or relax on a hay bale with friends
Cruise into History: Sentinels of Orcas Island and Surrounding Waters
Sunday, May 21 at noon -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Eclipse Charter boat "Express" will take guests on a Cruise into History Eclipse Charters once again hosts a benefit cruise for Orcas Island Historical Museums, this year on Sunday, May 21. The cruise will focus on the main
Letter to the Editor: Lancaster Declines to Run Again for School Board
-- from Scott Lancaster -- With much consideration and fretting, I have decided it best for family and health to not seek reelection. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience serving the children and taxpayers of our community for the last 12 years. I especially want to thank my
High School Sailors to Compete at Nationals
Orcas High School Sailing Team is heading to Nationals! -- from Gwyneth Burrill for Sail Orcas -- The Orcas High School Sailing Team is a hot item on the NW racing circuit this year. After winning the NWISA Team District Championships last weekend they will be representing the
Holocaust Survivor to Speak at Community Church
Saturday, May 20, 12 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Didier Gincig -- Noémi Ban, 94-years old, a Hungarian-born American Jew and survivor of the Holocaust, will talk about her life on Saturday, May 20 at 12:00 at the Community Church. She is a Golden Apple Award-winning lecturer, public speaker,
Rock of Orcas Rocks Orcas Center!
--by Ayn Gailey -- Grace McCune and Jake Perrine lead a cast of thousands in Rock of Orcas to benefit Orcas Center Thursday night’s premiere of "Rock of Orcas" began with over forty members of the Rock On the Rock Choir (ROTRC), led by Grace McCune, chanting Queen’s
Potluck, Music at Salmonberry Open House
Tuesday, May 16, 5 - 7 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Calling all music makers! Join us Tuesday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. for a family-friendly evening at Salmonberry School. Tom Rawson & Mandy Troxel will be the bandleaders, so come prepared to join in (and bring
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 3, 2017 Noise Complaint /not dogs 00:31:47 Deputies responded to an apartment in Friday Harbor to settle a noise complainant. Once on the scene, Deputies made contact with an intoxicated male who was the cause of the noise. The situation was
Library Parking Lot Closures
-- from Martin Arnold -- The Orcas Island Library parking lot will be closed temporarily this Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for repair. For two weeks, from Monday, May 29 through Friday, June 9, the parking lot will be closed for repaving and striping. During times of parking
Researching Our History
Saturday, May 13, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Sandy Strehlou for Writing Our History Project -- Fred Hackett obituary (left) Fred Hackett before leaving for war (right). There is still room for local history buffs who want to attend this Saturday’s workshop “Researching Our History”
“Food for Thought” Benefits Public Schools
Saturday, June 3, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation's annual fundraiser "Food for Thought" will be held Jun. 3, 5:30 at Four Winds Camp. This year's theme is "The Wind in Our Sails." You, the community
