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
Letter to Editor | Chamber Music Fest Has Many Notes of Thanks
-- from Anita Orne -- All of us at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival would like to thank everyone who made our 19th season such a wonderful success! From the opening punch of Time for Three to the wistful closing notes of the Miró Quartet’s Ashokan Farewell, from sold
Concours d’Elegance at San Juan Vineyards
Sunday, August 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., San Juan Vineyards -- from Peg Gerlock -- 2016 poster painting of Porsche 928 by Ary Hobbel The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands and the Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite everyone to attend the tenth
Orcas Fire Sends Help to Lincoln County
-- from Patrick Shepler -- On Sunday night Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a State Fire Mobilization request by sending a brush truck to Lincoln County. The two person crew, one from Orcas Island and one from San Juan Island, will help fight the Hart Road fire, north
End the Summer With Bitter Ends
Friday, August 26, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- Friday, August 26 is your one and only chance to catch Mandy Troxel and the Bitter Ends on Orcas this summer! And what would an Orcas summer be without at least a little Bitter Ending? Join
Treasure Hunt, Silent Auction to Benefit Orcas Animal Shelter
Around Eastsound Businesses August 29 – September 15 -- from Rosie Miller -- Look for Painted Pet sculptures around Eastsound from August 29 through September 15. An amazing group of local artists have poured their hearts and talents into creating stunning renditions of cats and dogs, all to benefit the
Orcas Fire and Rescue Joins Other Agencies to Rescue Two Boatloads of Kayakers
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR)-- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol (Boat and Helicopter), YMCA Camp Orkila, Washington State Parks and Outer Island Excursions responded to an emergency call at 9:40 a.m. reporting five kayakers in the water south of
Final Pod Nod for the Summer at The Whale Museum
Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures will return one final time this summer to The Whale Museum! The final popular “pajama party” sleepover of the summer for children ages 6 to 10 will be held on Friday, August
Deer Harbor Bridge Construction This Week
-- from John Lund -- Razz Construction will be installing additional bracing, decking, and railing on the temporary bridge, which will accommodate vehicle traffic during the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the permanent concrete bridge. Construction of the new alignment of Channel Road also continues on the
Notice to Artists: Reminder to Remove Work for Orcas Center Display
-- from the Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center -- Artwork now on display at Orcas Center needs to be removed on August 31 to make room for the September exhibit to be displayed in the Lobby Gallery and in the Madrona Room on the same day. Reception for September's
Whale Museum Lecture | Ocean Forecast Predicts Seasonal Outlook for PNW
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Samantha Siedlecki of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Wednesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Sheriff’s Report | August 3 – 16, 2016
August 3, 2016 16-005541 Found Property 00:23:32 08/03/16 A Lopez Island resident turned in a bag of found property. The bag was recovered from the day use area of a local park, there have been no leads on the owner of the property. 16-005542 Accident-Injury, Traffic 05:00:01 08/03/16 The reporting
Children’s Songwriter Tim Noah Will Perform Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Susan Anderson -- Tim Noah will perform Saturday, September 3 in a benefit concert for Children’s House. Noah is an Emmy award-winning children’s songwriter and producer, nationally acclaimed recording artist and star of stage and screen. He has appeared on HBO,
Brigid Ehrmantraut Interns for the Chamber Music Festival
-- by Emma Heikkinen, Orcas Issues Summer Intern -- Brigid Ehrmantraut A concert is more than musicians performing -- a great deal of organizational work is required, with a multitude of artists collaborating in order to create the final product. At Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Brigid Ehrmantraut
Rep. Larsen Tours District to Fight Opioid Epidemic
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- [Yesterday], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) concluded an expansive tour of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District where he held a series of events with law enforcement, health officials, advocates, community leaders, and elected officials to discuss new tools made available by the recently passed bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction
Whale Museum Lecture | Salish Sea: What’s in the Name?
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jill Berger -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Bert Webber as part of the 2016 Summer Lecture Series on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Bert will present “The Salish Sea: What’s in the Name?” Bert came to
Sunday’s Historical Matinee Features Frank Loudin
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Historical Society’s next Historical Matinee will be this Sunday, August 21st at the Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m. It features well-known local artist Frank Loudin. He will talk about his art, including his much admired aviation art, some of which can
