Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
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
Community Foundation Seeks Partners in Philanthropy
-- from Kate Long -- GiveOrcas.org is live and open for donations. Over 20 organizations serving our community applied for funding; the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants Committee has completed site visits, evaluated the proposals, and vetted the projects. Now the Foundation is seeking Partners in Philanthropy to help fund
Country Corner Combines Games, Hunger
Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- It must be Spring because here we are. Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come visit us and let us say thank you for being our customer. We
BLM Seeks Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee
-- from Barbara Marrett, SJ Visitors Bureau -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is seeking public nominations for four open positions on the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). The nomination period is open until May 26, 2017. The BLM’s Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), of
Succession Planning for Small Business Workshop
Monday, May 15, 1-2:30 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- All business owners need to devote time and energy to developing a succession plan for their business. With a succession plan, business owners can identify a person or entity who can continue the business if tragedy
