Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Experience a Pioneer Christmas at the Orcas Historical Museum
Join in the holiday festivities Friday, December 2nd, at the Pioneer Museum from 3pm-5pm. We are joining in the Chamber of Commerce Eastsound Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting. The Boede Cabin will be decorated in vintage Christmas decorations. There will be crafts for children, making paper chains and writing letters to Santa. Tours
Orcas Currents Presentation Packs Orcas Center | Video Now Available
-- from David Turnoy -- Well over 300 people attended a lecture delivered by Hedrick Smith on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Orcas Center. Hedrick Smith was a reporter and editor for the New York Times, a producer and correspondent for the PBS show Frontline, and the author of many books,
Editorial: Giving Thanks When Others Are Hurting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Living and working on Orcas Island, I'm thankful: for Arts for Orcas Kids (A-OK) and the Music Advocacy Group, who work throughout the year to provide music and art experiences and learning to all our schoolchildren as part of the public school curriculum; for those
Senior Center Presents Holiday Festival of Arts
Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- The Operations Committee of the Orcas Island Senior Center invites you to participate in our annual Holiday Festival of Arts, 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, November 26th. This is one of our major fund-raisers of
Post Election Meeting: Charting a New Course Together
-- by Kelly Rose -- Attendees numbered 112 people at a post-election meeting at Odd Fellows Hall last Friday, November 18. The meeting, titled “Where do we go from here?” offered community members the opportunity to share their thoughts around the elections, and brainstorm ideas together, with a main focus to
Stand With Standing Rock Gathering on Orcas
Saturday, November 26, 1 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Join us on Saturday November 26 at 1 p.m. PST for an Orcas Island Circle- walk the labyrinth or join the circle in the Parish Hall for this global gathering for Standing Rock. #PraywithStandingRock is a synchronized
Family Medicine Physician Joins PeaceHealth in Friday Harbor
-- from Lori Polevoi -- Shawn Vainio, MD, recently joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. He is available two weeks a month to provide clinical care to patients of all ages, as well as care to patients who are hospitalized. Dr. Vainio has provided
22nd Annual Orcas Montessori Holiday Wreath Sale
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- The Orcas Montessori School has partnered with the Orcas Food Co-op for the 22nd Annual Holiday Wreath Sale! Through our partnership, we have streamlined the process, with wreaths available for in-store purchase any time during Co-op business hours while supplies last. 24" Wreaths are $27 and
Fire Commissioners OK Resolutions for Budget, More
-- by Lin McNulty -- On Monday evening, the Board of Fire Commissioners, wrapped up some important pieces of business with adoption of three resolutions. Resolution 2016-10, 2017 Property Tax - RCW 84.55.120 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 has met and
Guest Opinion | OMF Not Serving All Orcas Residents
-- from David C. Shinstrom, M.D. -- This letter is to the residents of Orcas Island in the hopes of educating you on the dire situation that is evolving in our medical community. We need people to start taking more interest and actively promote a medical system that will benefit
OIFR Conducts Long, Difficult Rescue in Moran State Park
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR -- On Sunday, November 20, 2016, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 1:15 p.m. to rescue an injured mountain biker, “a few miles in on Power line trail in Moran State Park.” The on-duty Battalion Chief, Paramedic, and the OIFR Technical Rescue Team
Here We Go: Special Weather Statement for Thanksgiving
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Wet and windy conditions may impact travel and activities for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend... A pair of fronts will impact western Washington over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The first front is expected to begin crossing western Washington late Wednesday night... having area- wide
Anniversary of Stage on the Green Inspires a Look Back
-- from Dona Wuthnow, SJC Parks & Fair Director -- [metaslider id=48261] Ten years ago, a bit of magic happened on the Eastsound Village Green – the Stage on the Green was brought to life. A stirring synergy of community talent and creativity came together in a 20-person group that used
Chamber Music Fest Presents Annual “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Thursday, December 8, 6 p..m., Rosario Mansion Music Room -- from Linda Slone -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is very pleased to present its annual “Leaves of Gold” concert on Thursday, December 8, at 6:00 PM. A Bach Celebration! will feature music by J.S. Bach, the composer Beethoven called
Local Democrats to Meet to Develop Priorities, Action Plans
Saturday, December 3, 11:30 a.m., Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor -- from David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Local Democrats are invited to the special meeting of the San Juan County Democrats at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 3 in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley
Save the Date: Friends of Library Tea
Saturday, December 3, Noon - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson -- The annual Friends of the Library Tea will be held the first Saturday of December, December 3, from noon to three. Please plan to come and to let the Library or a member of the Friends’ Board
