Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
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
Orcasong Hosts Guest Speakers, Cob Oven Pizza
Wednesdays, beginning May 17, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Ashley Collins for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm is excited to offer Wednesday Night Cob Oven Pizza Nights beginning May 17 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Join us at 6 p.m. to hear our guest speakers and enjoy
Fire Commission Sets Agenda for Next Meeting
Monday, May 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Fire Commission -- The following topics are scheduled for presentation and discussion at the meeting of Fire Commissioners on Monday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station Chief’s Report Old Business
Eastsound Planners Discuss Changes to Historic Properties
--by Margie Doyle -- Historic Mount Baker Farm. New owners plan to convert to a campground At the May 4 monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which was announced as the last meeting for Committee members Greg Ayers and Fred Klein -- the plans to
Learn to Meditate at New Senior Center Class
-- from Arron Redford for Orcas Senior Center -- Got stress? Got pain? Don’t take pills ~ here’s the antidote: Meditation: It’s Not What You Think. Meditation for beginners group will meet weekly for 6 weeks. Classes begin on Monday, May 15, 2017. Class size is limited to 10, suggested donation
Unitarian Service to Explore New America
Sunday, May 14, 11:30 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Suzanne Olson for Unitarian Fellowship -- Please join us on Sunday, May 14 for a "hybrid" service: part sermon, part discussion, led by Susan McBain on the topic of "The American That is Being Born." Borrowing from a powerful sermon delivered by
Garden Club Presentation All About Birds
Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian for Orcas Garden Club -- Want that pesty woodpecker to quit pecking on your house? Orcas Garden Club and the Orcas Library is proud to present John Marzluff, a University of Washington professor of Wildlife Science who will speak
Support Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (OIYCC) is gearing up for another season! Willie Clancy is on board this year as the new OIYCC coordinator. Several students have applied for this summer’s program and we have lots of great projects
Participate in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is currently developing a “Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." DEM is seeking input from members of the island community about potential ways to reduce the risk
Orcas Center Looking for Summer Intern
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Marketing/Advertising Internship Opportunity Over the course of this internship, the Marketing/Advertising Intern will learn how various marketing channels including, print and electronic advertising, direct mail, website and social media can expand the audience of an arts organization. By working with the Marketing
Students Bring Cuba Trip Home With Community Dinner
Wednesday, May 17, 6 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Devon Mann, Orcas High School student -- In April, a group of nine Orcas Island High School students embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Havana, Cuba. Led by Spanish teacher, Heidi Bruce, the trip lasted seven days. During their
