Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Take Me Out To the Ball Game
Sunday, September 18, Safeco Field -- from Jami Mitchell -- This Orcas Senior Center is heading to the big leagues, and you are invited. The Senior Center is excited to take a trip to Safeco Field on Sunday, September 18, to watch the Seattle Mariners versus the Houston Astros. They’ll see
New Starting Time for Saturday’s Museum Auction
Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m., Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- This year’s live auction to benefit the Orcas Islands Historical Museums has a new starting time. We will begin the love portion of our annual fundraising auction an hour earlier this Saturday, September 3, on the Village Green. The
Audition for Whale of a Show
Wednesday, September 7, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Center Black Box -- from Didier Gincig -- Whale of a Show auditions will be on September 7, any time between 3:00 and 5:00 in the Black Box at the Orcas Center. This is open to anyone from the ages of 5-18
Join Back-to-school Kickoff on Monday
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 4-6 p.m., Elementary School Courtyard -- from Diane Boerstler, PTSA President -- Fun, food and community. Those are just a few of the many reasons why many Orcas parents and guardians will join administrators, teachers and community members at the upcoming Back-to-School Kickoff on September 6
Morning Star Farm is Setting for Kaleidoscope Dinner Auction
Saturday, September 10, 4 p.m., Morning Star Farm -- from Vala Ross -- Kaleidoscope is gearing up for their 11th Annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner Auction event. It will take place at Morning Star Farm on Saturday, September 10 at 4 p.m. The evening will include a gourmet picnic
The Waiting Room Open This Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, September 3 - 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Larson Storage -- from Arron Redford -- Do you have a room waiting for the right chair, lamp, rug, pillow or poster? Wait no longer, pay a visit to THE WAITING ROOM. A new venture launched by Orcas
Interpretive Walk Scheduled for Historic L.H. Wheeler Kiln
Sunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., President Channel Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson -- Join Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty and Historian Boyd Pratt on a field trip to the L.H. Wheeler lime kiln ruins on the President Channel Preserve. This will be an opportunity to learn about the natural
Artist Marilee Holm on Exhibit in Anacortes
-- from the Scott Milo Gallery -- Reception Friday, September 2, 6-9 p.m. at 420 Commercial Ave, Anacortes "River Pink" encaustic by Marilee Holm Scott Milo Gallery presents a new series of mountains, clouds and mist in oil by Dederick Ward of Anacortes. Also showing are encaustic paintings
Orcas Voters to Hold Meeting for Candidate for Public Lands Commissioner
-- from Joe Symons -- Lynn Bahrych, Joe Symons, and Irmgard Conley invite you to meet and support Hilary Franz for Commissioner of Public Lands on Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel, 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas WA 98280. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Network for Excellence in Schools Files Brief in McCleary
-- from Cathy Ferran -- When NEWS and the State return to the Temple of Justice next week to appear before the Washington State Supreme Court, NEWS will ask justices to take a strong stand for schoolchildren and reject the State's longstanding procrastination and excuses for failing to comply with
Museum Fundraiser Auctions Private Lunch with Eastsound Mayor
Saturday, September 3, Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Lewis, Mayor of Eastsound This year at the Orcas Island Historical Museum’s Auction, you will have the rare opportunity to have lunch with Lewis, the Mayor of Eastsound. You will have a chance to bid on one hour
Borrowed Mobility Equipment? Remember to Return It
-- from Orcas Lions Club -- If you have borrowed a wheelchair or other mobility equipment from the Lions Club program at the Senior Center, please take the time to return items that are no longer needed in a timely fashion. We have noticed some equipment has not been returned.
OIFR Seeks Chief Applicants
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Fire Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for the position of Fire Chief. The recruitment submission deadline is October 14, 2016. Starting Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 DOQ with excellent benefits. For further information and the application process, please
Letter to Editor | SJI’s Mount Grant Worth the Trip
-- from Barbara Marrett & Bill Watson, Sunday Summit Volunteers -- Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers
Barbara Ehrmantraut Honored at OPAL Gala
-- from Judy Whiting -- Surrounded by family, Barbara Ehrmantraut was presented with the Sky Award for Volunteer Service at OPAL’s annual gala on August 27. From left: visiting daughter Megan Ehrmantraut, honoree Barbara Ehrmantraut, son Brian Ehrmantraut, OPAL executive director Lisa Byers, granddaughter Brigid Ehrmantraut and daughter-in-law Moana
Music in the Park Season Closes on Sunday
Sunday, September 4, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Mary Lydia Ryan -- Orcas Island, we LOVE you!!! We have been invited to close out this year's Music on the Green series over Labor Day weekend for any islanders staycationing. Mary Lydia Ryan & bassist, Trent Wagner return to
