Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Bioacoustic Scientist Will Speak on “Seeing Sound”
Saturday, April 1, 2 - 4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Janet Thomas -- The Southern Resident Killer Whales are on the brink of extinction. Several threats to their recovery include shortage of Chinook salmon, pollution, oil spills, and noise and harassment from vessels. The threat least understood by the public
Meet OPALCO’s Board of Directors Candidates
Thursday, March 30, 5 - 6:15 p.m, Orcas Senior Center -- from OPALCO -- Spring is in the air and our Board election is just around the corner. Please come meet the candidates at one of the Candidate Forums scheduled next week. There are three candidates running for two open
Inslee Statement on Canceled Republican Health Care Vote
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- Gov. Inslee issued the following statement after Speaker Paul Ryan announced he was removing the Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration: “Today 600,000 Washingtonians beat Congress, and can rest easy knowing that Speaker Ryan and President Trump have failed in
Council Member Watson on Orcas Next Week
-- from Sue Kollett -- Council member Bill Watson will be available to meet with Orcas residents and will be holding office hours at the County’s Orcas Senior Center office on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To make an appointment, please email Bill at billw@sanjuanco.com
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to OWL Supporters
-- from Suzanne Olson, Sandi Burt, Berto Gandara, Serena Burman and RJ Myers -- On behalf of the students, families, and teaching team that have just completed the 26-week Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Program for 7-9th graders, we would like to thank the following businesses and individuals, without
Ranker: Republican Budget Balanced on Backs of Most Vulnerable
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, lead Senate Democrat on budget negotiations, issued the following statement following passage of the Senate Republican's operating budget proposal: "After a marathon 18 hours of debate in a 36-hour period, Republicans passed a budget today that falls short
Guest Opinion | Is This Virtual Reality?
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Turned in the draft of my first virtual reality screenplay last week. It's a short film about Texas history from pre-history to present, delivered in a whirlwind five minutes. No dialogue. No text. A Koyaanisqatsi-esque film experience, but completely immersive, where your entire field
PlayFest Audition Dates Set
Wednesday, March 29 and Sunday, April 2, 6 - 8 p.m., Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson -- As winter is waning and you begin to muse about your spring projects, I propose that you put the Actors Theater of Orcas Island's 12th Annual PlayFest on your to do list. We
Paul Taylor 2 Brings Best of Modern Dance to Orcas Center
Friday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Join us as we welcome Paul Taylor's Taylor 2 back to Orcas Center! Taylor 2 is the six-member company that brings Paul Taylor’s dances to venues of any size with all the artistry of the world renowned choreographer’s
Orcas Food Co-op Shares Third Thursday Proceeds with Community
-- by Ayn Gailey -- Photo: Gray Gailey Coffelt Farms board member Sara Joy Palmer graciously accepted a donation from Orcas Food Co-op on behalf of Coffelt Farms. The donation is part of an ongoing program sponsored by the Co-op called the “3% Thursday Program”. On the third
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
-- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic. Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique items of value for our annual Granny’s Attic rummage sale, to be held on Apr. 29 from 10
Introduction to EFT Workshop: What’s This Thing Called Tapping?
Monday, March 27, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Nancy Southern -- Did you know that there is a revolutionary way you can relieve mental, emotional or even physical pain or suffering? You will learn a self-help process combining knowledge of ancient Chinese Acupuncture meridian points and modern psychology. Properly
Vision for Eastsound Will Be Presented to Public
Friday, March 31, 6 - 8 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Gretchen Krampf -- The Vision for Eastsound has been released for Community input and feedback at www.eastsound.vision. On Friday, Mar. 31, a Community Meeting will be held at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 6-8 PM as an opportunity
Literary Magic Coming to Doe Bay
Thursday - Sunday, April 6 - 9, Doe Bay Resort -- by Ayn Gailey -- What do you get when you combine the beautiful rugged setting of Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island with an intimate gathering of writers, musical artists, and poets? The Write Doe Bay Workshop & Retreat. Some
Medicare 101: Learn the Ins, Outs
Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Are you turning get 65 this year? Welcome to Medicare! It is time to learn a new set of medical insurance terminology. There are Parts A,B, C and D. There are Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and RX
Letter to Editor | Thank You, United Way
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County for generously supporting the Funhouse Commons’ out of school time programming and expanded learning opportunities for Orcas youth during 2017. In partnership with United Way, we are providing the
