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
Education Foundation Launches “One Arm Tied Behind Your Back” Challenge
-- from Janet Brownell -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign: the ONE ARM TIED BEHIND YOUR BACK challenge. The WA state constitution says: “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its
Illegal Shark Reef Sanctuary Campfire Spreads, Quickly Contained
-- from Kathryn Hansen, Co. Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Scene of wildfire at Shark Reef Sanctuary, Lopez Island Luck was on our side the morning of June 20th, the start of the Summer Solstice 2016, as an illegal campfire at Shark Reef Sanctuary spread beyond its loose rock ring.
Mended Hearts Gathering – Cancelled
THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED! We're sorry. Dr. Daniels is unable to come to the island on Friday. Friday, June 24, 2016, 12 noon, Peace Island Medical Center -- from Rick Rubin -- Dr. Mark Daniels MD, Specialist, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Echocardiography will be our special guest. Don’t miss
Vacation Bible School Coming Up in July
Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14, Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- Vacation Bible School will be held at Orcas Island Community Church this year from Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14. The theme this year is “Submerged: Finding Truth Beneath the Surface,” based on Psalm
County Permit Office Now on Orcas
- Also on Lopez and Shaw Islands every week -- by Margie Doyle -- Jason Hensel, County Building Inspector, holds regular office hours on Wednesdays to help with building projects County Building Inspector Jason Hensel now occupies an office in the Orcas County Building (shared with Orcas Senior
Still Openings for Adult Baseball or Softball
-- from David Turnoy -- Once again starting June 20, adult softball will be available at Buck Park at 6:30 every Monday evening. We had such an enthusiastic response last summer, often with more than 30 people showing up, that this year we will have two fields and two games available
Fire Commission Covered a Number of Items in Regular Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners were brought up to date on a number of projects in the works at their meeting on Monday, June 20. FINANCIALS: The Board approved the Financials for May 2016 as presented by District Financial Secretary Mike Horaski (by phone), with Commissioner Jim
Lions to Barbeque Salmon for 42nd Time
Saturday, July 2, 1 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick -- Come join us at the Eastsound Fire Station for our Lions Club 42nd Annual Salmon BBQ using our long, steeped in mystery, recipe. Meal includes a baked potato, cole slaw, roll, beverage and good company. Cost
Hurry: Second Heifetz Show Added for Chamber Music Festival
Tuesday, August 16, 2:30, Orcas Center -- from Linda Slone, OICMF -- The show sold out two months in advance! Tickets for the August 15th Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival event “An Evening with Heifetz” are all gone, so the Festival has added a second show the following afternoon, Tuesday, August 16,
SJIMA to Show Antarctic Multimedia
Thursday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Diane Martindale -- “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region” A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer ALASDAIR TURNER [metaslider id=44470] Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30,
Scam Alert: That’s Not the IRS Calling
Originally published on Orcas Issues on February 9, 2016. -- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- It is that time of year again when the annual IRS phone scam starts coming in. The Sheriff’s Office has received a number of phone calls the last few days regarding IRS scams. The IRS will NEVER
Walk the Labyrinth at Summer’s Start
-- from Nancy Ayer -- All are encouraged to visit the labyrinth in the gardens of Emmanuel Church. There is much to walk the labyrinth for in our world, which includes a fairly rare event. This rare event is the summer solstice which coincides with a so-called "strawberry moon," the folkloric
Celebrate the 4th With Eagle Forum
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m., Village Green Stage -- from Cindy Carter -- Come Celebrate the 4th of July with us. The Eagle Forum of SJC is sponsoring a patriotic celebration on the Village Green Stage at 11 a.m. following the Funhouse Fun Run. Sing songs of our America, hear
Discover How to Discover Your Roots in Upcoming Genealogy Class
Saturday, June 25,12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathy Ciskowski -- Do you want to find out if you come from kings or scoundrels? Was your family on the Mayflower? Are you related to the person sitting next to you at the Genealogy class? Explore these questions and others
“Catch the Sun” with Islands Climate Resilience
Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Grange An unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur race to lead the clean energy future. But who wins and who loses the battle for power in the 21st century? Through the stories of workers
Stamper Will Read and Sign New Book
Sunday, June 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Madrona Room -- by Lin McNulty -- Local author Norm Stamper (Orcas Issues interview) kicks off a national book tour next week with a reading and signing on Orcas Island. To Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police (Orcas Issues review) addresses the ever-increasing numbers of
