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
Register Now for Fairgrounds Spring Flea Market
-- from Ashley A. King -- The 2017 Spring Flea Market is Saturday, Apr. 29, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (yes, two extra hours longer than previous markets!) in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Spaces are already filling up—Are you interested in becoming a vendor? Visit
Lend a Hand, or Two, to Clean Up Moran
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m., Moran State Park -- from Jacqueline Daigle -- It’s that time of year again when rakes and shovels come out of hibernation and get put to good use to clean up the oodles of debris that old man winter dumped on Orcas. Moran State Park
There’s Still Time to Speak-up About Your Vision for Eastsound
-- from Jeff Otis -- On Apr. 6 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will be taking public comment on the Vision for Eastsound. If you’re not familiar with the proposed Vision for Eastsound, you can read the preamble
Larsen Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in
Random Acts of Foolishness Will Be Committed
-- from George Post -- The first day of April is the one day of the year that gives us cultural permission to be foolish or be fooled. Citizens of Orcas, don't waste this precious opportunity! This coming Saturday, starting around noon, join the Odd Fellows in celebration of APRIL
Orcas Center Hires Brian A. Kemp as Executive Director
-- from Tom Fiscus, Orcas Center Board President -- Orcas Center is pleased to announce its hire of Brian Kemp as Executive Director. Kemp has held business development and creative programming positions at several well-known corporations including Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Hasbro and most recently The Boeing Company. A graduate of
Ground Will Break for New Exchange
Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m., The Exchange -- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=51296] It was just over four years ago, February 2013, when The Exchange burned down. As Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) prepares for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 5, it may not be possible to fully tell the
Larsen Appointed to Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced his appointment by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group – an organization which aims to promote dialogue between U.S. Congress and Canada’s Parliament. Last week, Larsen met with members of the Canadian Parliament to
Vege Potluck, Movie “Salmon Confidential”
Sunday, April 2, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food.
Mountain Lake Will Close for Construction
Monday, April 3 - Sunday, May 14 -- from Kate Weatherford -- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission would like the public to know that due to an upcoming construction and improvement project, Mountain Lake at Moran State Park will be closed beginning Monday, Apr. 3, through Sunday, May 14. Vehicles
Ranker: Senate Capital Budget Invests Historic Amount in Education, Community Programs
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate convenes for floor debate, March 23, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement following the passage of the Senate capital budget today: "Today the Senate passed a bipartisan capital budget that invests an historic amount
Salmonberry Celebrates Fun, Friendship at Upcoming Dinner
Saturday, April 8, 5 p.m., Inn at Ship Bay -- from Jen Edington -- We hope you can join us for an evening of Fun and Friendship as we Celebrate Salmonberry. Ticket price includes appetizers and two course dinner prepared by Chef Geddes Martin and a Hosted Wine Bar, followed
And The Winner Is…
This is it! The winner was far and away favored over the logo with the utensils when it was narrowed down to just those two. Thank you all for helping us decide on our new logo. We like it, too! Many thanks to all those who took the time
New Date for “La Traviata” at Orcas Center
Sunday, April 2, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "La Traviata" by Verdi streaming Live in HD on Sunday, Apr. 2 at 1 p.m.This event is re-scheduled due to technical flaws in the scheduled opera, "Idomeneo;" that opera
School Board Meeting Covers Pending Issues
-- by Ayn Gailey -- With more teachers and community members in attendance than usual, this month’s School Board meeting opened up with the following: Community Announcements The Orcas Middle School will be hosting their 38th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Apr. 7. There will be seatings at 5
Healing Arts Center Welcomes New Practitioner
-- from Sara Donnelly -- With over 35 years as a healthcare provider, Mara Williams, RN, MSN, ANP-BC is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and energetic healer, and author of "Nature’s Dirty Needle." Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Mara’s focus has been on integrative medicine and using the best from both Eastern
