Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Flotsam and Jetsam: Attention Not Required
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- After a couple close brushes involving motorists drifting over the center line into the opposing lane of travel on this our fair isle, I’ve become convinced that the recent proposal by the Madrona Venture Group to establish an autonomous vehicle corridor
SJIMA to Feature Obstruction Island Artist and NYC Poet
Friday October 14, 7 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Diane Martindale -- Visual artist Dianne Kornberg and poet, Elisabeth Frost, will be presenting a series of Art As A Voice talks on Lopez, San Juan, and Orcas Islands during October. Kornberg's work with Frost is featured in the exhibition,
Moran State Park Seeking Tool Donations
-- from Jackie Daigle, Friends of Moran State Park -- Friends of Moran is starting a tool drive for the Park. When we learned that volunteers, including camp hosts were using their own tools to help repair signposts, etc. around the Park this past summer, we were a bit shocked. With
Letter to Editor | Lots of Thanks for Trashion Fashion
-- from Linda Peth -- Thank you to the Trashion Fashionista participants....Jean H.,Kay M.,Linda P., Marlia D., Nancy M.,Paula C. and Rosie for their creative Fashions Regina Z & daughter Grace age 4, modeled designer Fashions by Alicia M. Carl B. & Dave R. provided music, Melinda M. fun commentary
Mary’s Wedding Goes Straight to the Heart
October 13 - 15, 20-22, 7:30 p.m., OffCenter Stage -- from Susannah Weaver -- Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte's play Mary's Wedding is Robert Hall’s current production opening October 13th at Orcas Center. It will run for two weeks. With a refreshing lack of cynicism, this deeply romantic dream-play goes straight
LWV Forum on Orcas Brings Candidates to the Public
-- by Janet Brownell -- County council candidates from left : Michael Durland, Rick Hughes, Bill Watson and Bob Jarman The San Juan Island’s League of Women Voters Orcas Island Forum was well attended on October 4th at the Orcas Island Fire Hall. Steve Bowman served as moderator,
Here’s the Full Line-up for Orcas Film Festival – UPDATE
Friday, October 7 - Monday, October 10 -- from Donna Laslo -- UPDATED 10/5/16 with corrected day for "Sustainable" showing. Also added link to the downloadable program. With award winning films from 17 countries, the Orcas Island film festival has an exceptional mix of Oscar-buzz titles, arty fare and world class
NOAA Further Suspends Orca Tagging
-- by Lin McNulty -- An example of a satellite tag on an Orca Following the death of L-pod's Nigel (L95) last spring, attributed to satellite tagging, NOAA announced today in a press conference that suspension of the practice has been extended pending further investigation and review. NOAA initially suspended
Orcas Public School’s Farm to Cafeteria Program in September
-- by Ashley Randall -- During our first week back to Farm to Classroom (K-5th), we tasted and painted with beets! We gathered around a large bed of beets, and examined the vegetable’s leaves and colorful stalks. Upon harvesting the root vegetable, we identified the three varieties and examined the
Participate in Design for Mt. Constitution Summit Learning Center
Thursday, October 13, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria -- from Nancy Burdyshaw for Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks would like to invite you to participate in a presentation and discussion on the current conceptual design for the Summit Learning Center on Mount
Letter to Editor | County Needs Hughes’ Creativity
-- from Suzy and Hawk Pingree -- We would like to urge our fellow San Juan Islanders to support Rick Hughes for the County Council position from Orcas Island. Rick consistently sees the big picture and seeks what is best for our County as a whole. We first met Rick
LeaderShip San Juan Islands Begins 13th Year with Open House
Wednesday, October 19, 5 – 7 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op (Upstairs) -- from Gretchen Krampf -- 2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county.
Chamber Music Festival To Give Two Fall Concerts
-- from Linda Slone -- Jon Kimura Parker For large-hall, big-piano-sound aficionados, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings two concert grand pianos to the Orcas Center stage on October 22. Then, to set the tone for the beautiful, quiet post-autumn island season, OICMF offers an intimate violin and piano concert of
Fire Commissioners Select Amanda Montague to Replace Commissioner Coffin
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District Commissioners, sitting Commissioners Barbara Bedell and Wes Heinmiller selected Amanda Montague to fill the position vacated by Jim Coffin in September. Montague has lived past Doe Bay for over a year. She serves as
Bless the Beasts and the Children
-- by Margie Doyle-- [metaslider id=47072] Parishioners and visitors of Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought their furry companions and feathered and/or scaly pets for the Blessing of the Animals annual ceremony at the Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth on Sunday, Oct. 2. Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea led the creatures in a blessing including words
General Election Government Candidates Greet Shaw Islanders
-- by Margie Doyle -- Challenger Marc Henneman from Camano Island and Incumbent Rick Larsen debate at the League of Women Voters Election Forum The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the San Juans began a marathon week of voter forums at Shaw Island on Monday night. Federal,
