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
Fire the Animal Returning to Orcas
Thursday, July 21, 9 - 11 p.m., Random Howse -- from April Duke -- Orcas Island native Brian Duke returns to Random Howse with his band mates in Fire the Animal, Thursday, July 21. Brian moved to LA, CA in September of 2009 to attend Musician’s Institute. After a year there
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Village Green
Sunday, July 24, 5-7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- Ahhh, summer...time for picnics on the lawn, music in the park, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys on the stage...what could be better? Bring your picnic dinner, your sun hat (we hope you'll need it!) and your friends
Eastsound Planners Discuss Vision and Details
-- by Margie Doyle and Madeleine Treneer, updated July 16 at 4 p.m. -- The bulk of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, was spent on refining the allowable uses in the tables of the Eastsound Subarea Plan update, approved by the County last
Letter to Editor | Art Auction Expression of Gratitude
-- from Didier Gincig -- The Art Auction at the Senior Center was a success! It was a terrific evening of honoring art, food, friends, and community. We would like to thank all the generous artists and donors who contributed the many beautiful art pieces that will now adorn many
Home Brew Cider & Mead Brewers – Get Ready
-- from Madie Murray -- Custom Festival Orcas Island Growlers waiting to be glazed then capped and beautifully finished. Ready to be won! It’s just about time to see if the home brewed ciders and meads you've been pampering for weeks, months or even years will make the cut
Three More Orcas Graduates
-- by Margie Doyle -- OASIS graduates from left, Ashanti Ellyson, Zonia Darnell and Danny Hodges Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School celebrated three more students achieving their Graduation Equivalency Diplomas (GED) on Monday evening, July 11. Zonia Darnall, Ashanti Ellyson and Danny Hodges donned the traditional
Reception for Cyrus Habib, Lt. Governor Candidate
Monday, July 18 from at Random Howse -- from Don Stillman -- Cyrus Habib Cyrus Habib, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will visit Orcas Island on Monday, July 18. He will speak at an informal event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Random Howse near the Post Office
Medicare 101: Your Questions Answered
Thursday, July 14, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Are you confused by Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon? Do Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage mean the same thing to you? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, plan to attend a free
Invitation to Participate – Imagine Music and Arts Festival
-- from Jake Perrine -- The second annual Imagine Music and Arts festival will take place September 15-18 at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat. Our event is family friendly, and has no alcohol vendors, save for the Doe Bay Cafe. Last year was an incredible success, and we are preparing
Sheriff Expresses Sorrow for Those on Both Sides
-- from Ron Krebs, SJC Sheriff -- As I sit here in my office, I am listening to the news reports of the Dallas shootings. I sit here stunned by what I am hearing and seeing. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the friends, families and loved
Letter to Editor | Durland Explains Campaign
-- from Michael Durland -- People are asking me, “What’s the deal?” Why am I not campaigning. Why do I not have a social media presence or website? I am withholding my campaign until after the Primary Ballot August 2nd. Four strong candidates have stepped up to challenge the incumbent
Eastsound Planning Committee Meets Tuesday
Tuesday, July 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is held on Tuesday, July 12, instead of the usual first Thursday date.The EPRC serves as an advisory committee to the County Council; its members are appointed
Writers: Sign Up for “Local Writers Read”
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- SHARK REEF Literary Magazine, founded on Lopez in 2001, is organizing "Local Writers Read" evenings in conjunction with the Lopez Bookshop. Editor Lorna Reese and publisher Iris Graville are compiling a list of writers to invite for these first Friday events (October through May/June) on
Winners All at Funhouse Race
-- from the Funhouse, all photos by Alyson Stephens -- The Funhouse Run -- 1K for kids, 5K for adults -- winners all! The Funhouse Race brought out nearly 100 people to run through the streets and paths of Eastsound on July 4. With 80 adults participating in
Botsford Regales with Orcas “Spooky Stories”
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Historical Museum, Fridays at 5 p.m. at Crow Valley School -- from Margot Shaw -- Orcas Storyteller Antoinette Botsford regales with island "Spooky Tales" on Wednesdays and Fridays At 5 p.m. the school bell, rung by Antoinette Botsford, master storyteller, sounded to
Meet Brook Brouwer, New SJC Extension Agent
Tuesday July 19, 4:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Julia Turney and Jay Lucas -- Meet Dr. Brook Brouwer the New Washington State University and San Juan County Extension Agent Orcas Island Library July 19, 7 p.m. Dr. Brouwer comes with excellent education as he completed his PhD
