Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
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
Senior Center Brunch Was Gustatory Delight
-- a review by Margot Shaw -- Last Saturday, the Lundeen Room at the Senior Center was filled with the sounds of social chatter, multi-generational families discussing weighty and frivolous matters, and those voicing their appreciation for the fabulous brunch they were enjoying. I was partial to the Eggs Benedict
Senior Center Looking to Hire Communications, Fundraising Administrator
Application deadline, Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m. -- from Arron Redford -- The Orcas Senior Center is hiring a Communications and Fundraising Administrator to support our Island’s Seniors through: Website Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grant Writing and more. If you are tech-savvy, love working with people, and are a strong
Governors, Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Clean Power Plan
-- from Tara Lee, Governor Inslee's Office -- Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a directive to withdraw and rewrite the Clean Power Plan, as well as weaken other standards that protect our air
Women’s Retreat at Emmanuel With Rev. Kate Kinney
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Office -- Two strong women – Rev. Kate Kinney, former interim co-rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, and 12th Century St. Hildegard of Bingen – will bring Orcas Island women together for a retreat at Emmanuel,
Wooden Boat Presentation Will Feature Fiona
Sunday, March 26, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Steve McKenna -- [metaslider id=51030] The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands Spring presentation will feature Bruce Brackett speaking on building Fiona, a well known local boat built over a period of ten years and launched
Larsen, Colleagues, Lead Effort to Prevent Mass Shootings in Schools
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Bipartisan School Safety Act of 2017 would renew federal program – unfunded since 2010 – to address school safety U.S. schools could receive additional resources to prevent mass shootings under bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and cosponsored by Reps. Mike Coffman (CO-06),
School Board Calls Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- The school board will convene their regular meeting for the month of March 2017 on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. There will be no meeting on the fourth Thursday this month due to a scheduling conflict. WA state and
In Friday Harbor, Larsen to Hold Trumpcare ‘Town Talk’
Sunday, March 26, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Brickworks Building -- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Sunday hold a “Town Talk” at the Brickworks Building to hear directly from his constituents about their questions and concerns on Trumpcare, Congressional Republicans’ bill to repeal and replace the
Inter-Island Spring Concerts and Workshops on Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw Islands
-- from Linda Sloane -- The exciting Miho & Diego Duo is coming to the San Juan Islands Mar. 28 through Apr. 1 as part of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence program. In addition to their work in the schools on Orcas, Shaw, and Lopez, Miho and Diego will
NW Play & Learn Week Comes to Orcas
Monday, April 27 on Orcas -- from Joyce Sobel -- Northwest Early Learning invites you to experience the power of Play & Learn groups and how they develop future scientists, teachers, and community leaders. NW Play & Learn is a campaign to increase access to high-quality playgroups for young children and
Ranker: Republican Budget Falls Short of Washington Values
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate holds a Pro Forma Session, Jan. 27, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today responding to the Senate Republican's 2017 operating budget proposal: “Our values compel us to prioritize the critical funding for
Navy Updates Drinking Water Testing on Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). • As of March 17, 2017, the Navy has received 211 lab results from drinking water sampling at private
Meet Your New Fire Commissioners
-- by Lin McNulty -- When the Board of Fire Commissioners met on Monday evening, the big item on the agenda was the appointment of two new Commissioners in light of the initiative recently passed by Orcas voters. The three-member commission received resumes from five applicants. The Commissioners heard brief
Author To Read From “Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us”
Thursday, March 23, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Darvill’s Bookstore is excited to welcome David Neiwert on Thursday, Mar. 23, from 6 – 7 p.m. David will read from and discuss his book "Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us." This
Class About Boating Safety Coming to Orcas Landing
Saturday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Landing -- from Thomas Tillman -- On Saturday, Mar. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - San Juan Islands Detachment will be conducting the About Boating Safety class. The class will be held at
