Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Governors Urge Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Agreement
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee and 11 other governors sent a letter to President Trump today urging the administration to continue the United States’ involvement in the international Paris Climate Agreement. Inslee issued the following statement: “Climate change is already affecting our state and nation in
Tour de Family Friday Harbor
Friday, May 12, 2 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from San Juan County Communications - San Juan County Health and Community Services and Island Rec are hosting a FREE family bike ride, Tour de Family Friday Harbor, on Friday, May 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the John
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered
Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has Parts A, B, C, and D. You can stay with Original Medicare or buy a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare Supplement (also
Letter to Editor | Dance on Orcas is Thriving
-- from Pat Littlewood -- Those of us who reside in our local community of Orcas Island are fortunate to live in a place that is comprised of a significant number of artists and performers, as well as those who appreciate the culture and spectrum of the arts. Most recently
New Requirements for Hull Identification Numbers
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- With the weather finally warming up, boaters are polishing their rails, shaking out their sheets, checking their zincs, and generally getting ready to hit the water. A part of that spring ritual is renewing boat registrations. All vessel registrations in Washington expire on
Immigration Myths Debunked
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Immigrants and immigration policy are difficult topics nowadays. Who is allowed to reside in or visit the United States? Who should be allowed into the United States? What qualifications should they have? Should they only be rich or “the hungry masses yearning to be free”
World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One at 1:00
Saturday, May 6, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Church -- from Nancy Ayer -- Walk the labyrinth at Emmanuel Church by the water. Or, walk a labyrinth of your own. Join others from around the globe to create a wave of peaceful energy that moves through the time zones of the world.
Choral Society Will Sing “Songs from the Heart”
Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker -- True love…false love…maternal love…eternal love… Love of the lover, the country, the child. Orcas Choral Society celebrates the many kinds of human love in its “Songs from the Heart” spring concert May
April Poetry | Listen
Listen -- Sadie Bailey -- It's not that trees, seals, and beaches can't speak. It's more that we, no longer attuned, can't hear what they say. They try to get our attention; a root reaches out to trip us awake, a sleek whiskered head with round eyes gazes into our own,
Art Show Will Benefit Orcas Animal Protection Society
--- from Spirit Eagle -- Spirit Eagle 's Art will be at Washington Federal Savings Bank on Orcas Island during the month of May during banking hours. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Orcas Animal Protection Society in appreciation of their loving hearts, kindness, and care of
Funhouse Names Interim Directors
-- from Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer -- We are excited to share with you the news that the Funhouse Board of Directors have decided to name us, Emilie Gincig and Jen Vollmer, as interim directors during the search for our new Executive Director. As many of you know, we
Presentation Celebrates Coast Salish, Wooly Dogs
Sunday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Sandy Strehlou -- Join ecologist and historian Russel Barsh and botanist and spinner Madrona Murphy for a slideshow presentation and weaving demonstration celebrating the Coast Salish “wooly dog” and the first peoples of the islands on Sunday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Set Aside Mondays for Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Beginning May 8, 9 - 10 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Tom McDonough -- Every Monday beginning May 8 from 9 - 10 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Beginning Tai Chi practice for the promotion of good health, stronger balance, and the enjoyment of the art of graceful, meditative
AmeriCorps NCCC Serves with Camp Orkila
-- from Grace Zokovitch -- From Mar. 27 to May 15, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, Blue 6, is working in Eastsound, Washington on Orcas Island. The nine-person team is serving at YMCA Camp Orkila on various project around the camp. Camp Orkila was founded in 1906 and aims
Letter to Editor | Hope and Horror at Standing Rock
-- from Marlia Starwater -- There's still a chance, from now through May 6, to see this extremely powerful documentary, "Awake, A Dream From Standing Rock," which I saw at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound on Sunday night. It's available HERE for a donation of $1 or more. The film
April Poetry | Writing on the Rail
(This poem was inadvertently dropped from the April poetry line-up, while "Listen" was mistakenly attributed to Carla Stanley. The poem below was scheduled to appear on April 30. Our apologies to Carla Stanley). Writing On The Rail -- Carla Stanley -- The journal train going that way tonight now today
