Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Funhouse Mentor Program Fun, Rewarding
-- from Sarah McKay -- Haley Winchell first heard about the Funhouse Mentor Program through word of mouth, and was immediately intrigued at the prospect of being a mentor. As she explained, “I’ve always wanted to volunteer in a program like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, but never was in one
Governor Spotlights Threats to Washington’s Economy and Natural Resources from Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Office of the Governor -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared the week of Feb. 26 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington State, noting that invasive species cost the United States more than $137 billion annually in crop damage, loss of fish, and damage to
Deer Harbor Bridge Almost a Done Deal
-- from John Van Lund -- No newsletter this week. Minor cleanup will take place next week followed by hydroseeding and mailbox installation. A flyer and agenda for the ribbon cutting for 2:00 PM Tuesday March 7th will be sent out next week. There will not be a reception in
Sheriff’s Report | February 15 – 21, 2017
February 15, 2017 17-000853 Welfare Check 06:03:39 02/15/17 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence on for a firearms complaint. It was determined a woman pointed a loaded gun at her ex-husband. The Deputy took the perpetrator into custody for a mental health evaluation. An investigation is being conducted
Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir with Stephen Newby
Saturday - Sunday, March 4 - 5, Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- This March, islanders are invited to join a weekend to sing with the Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir, led by returning composer/conductor Dr. Stephen Newby of Seattle Pacific University. “The last time Dr. Newby visited,
Memorial Service Set for Mike Schifsky
Saturday, March 4, Noon - 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Marcia Spees -- A memorial service to honor the life of Mike Schifsky will be held Saturday, Mar. 4 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Noon to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Mike passed away on Friday,
Music in Every Student’s Reach on Orcas
Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m., Old School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for the Music Advocacy Group -- An afternoon of music from the community, for the community, to benefit the school music program Every first Sunday of March, for twenty straight years, there has been an Orcas
Orcas Center Spamalot Production Gets Ready for Opening Night
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18 & 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center --- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=50318] In what promises to be an irreverent, extraordinarily funny production at Orcas Center, Monty Python's Spamalot is nearing the last weeks of rehearsal before unfolding before an audience on
State Commerce Dept. Awards Grant to Economic Development Council
-- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education program, which will be run in partnership with Commerce, San Juan County, the Town of
ORS/The Exchange To Sponsor February Swap Meet
Sunday, February 26, 11 am - 4 pm, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Pete Moe -- On Sunday, February 26 Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) will host a community Swap Meet at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The “Phoenix Rising” Swap Meet will be open from 11 am to 4
Looking For the Bright Side
-- by Lin McNulty -- Anna Bratney sent Orcas Issues this photo of a February rainbow over Eastsound. On Wednesday morning, when parts of the island were socked in, when higher elevations had snow, when the pace of government seems difficult to keep up with, we consider this rainbow to
Senator Ranker Meets with the Orcas Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Senator Kevin Ranker addresses the gathering at Orcas Center on Sunday afternoon Senator Kevin Ranker advocated "Hope and Action" to over 235 people at the Orcas Center on Sunday afternoon. The event drew county residents from Lopez, Shaw and San Juan Islands to
Catkin Cafe Hosts Student Chef Winner
-- from Ashley Randall -- On February 3, Catkin Café hosted Orcas School’s Student Chef Winner, Theo Vaccarella, and six friends for a pasta making class. Theo won first place in the 2016 Student Chef Competition with his healthful and tasty garden meatball soup. Under the direction of
Inslee Statement on White House Removing Protections for Transgender Students
-- from Governor Inslee’s Communications Office -- “I strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s reversal of federal protection for transgender students. Washington state will continue to be a place where all children can feel safe from discrimination, harassment or assault based on their gender identity. Our state’s law, the Anderson-Murray Act, passed
Wolf Hollow Assures Us Spring is on the Way
-- from Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow -- It may be difficult to believe when it’s still February and there’s frost at night, but spring is on its way. Buds are appearing on the trees and bushes, green shoots are emerging from the ground and songbirds are beginning to sing. Some
Vikings On the Road, and Streaming Locally at White Horse
-- from Justin Paulsen, Vikings Booster Club -- Vikings Basketball is on the road this weekend, and the Orcas Booster Club wants to make sure you don't miss any of the action. Thanks to our incredible sponsors, we are proud to be able to offer live-streaming of the Orcas v.
