Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
School Announces Staff Openings and Resignations
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the special school board meeting held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, the Orcas Island School District board approved the following staffing decisions among certificated, classified and co-curricular positions: Certificated: ● Approve an intent to retire and separate from OISD from Lori Oakes, MS Teacher,
Connectivity Issues May Delay Ferry Check-ins
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to connectivity issues with a third party network provider, the electronic fare system and the reservation system may experience intermittent delays at Anacortes and the San Juan Islands throughout the day. Please consider allowing additional time when arriving to the terminals.
Come As You Are, Move As You Wish
Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from James Seehof -- Ecstatic Dance is a worldwide movement with gatherings in many communities and countries. Orcas Ecstatic Dance is open to locals and visitors alike. Facilitators create play lists to inspire. Individuals meet to experience the joy of movement.
Orcas Boy Choir in Spring Concert
Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Mary WillAllen -- Orcas Boy Choir Spring Concert of the Performing Choir and the Training Choir Tuesday evening, June 14, at 6 o’clock in the chapel of Orcas Christian School. A handful of boys aged 7 to 14 perform music in
There is Flying and Then There is FLYING
Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Rod Magner is an artist. His chosen medium is pretty unique. He uses wind, clouds, the San Juan islands, and his plane, a rare 1929 Curtiss-Wright Travelair bi-plane, to make magic. The many happy customers who have
Happy 65th Birthday, Washington State Ferries
-- Daniel DeMay, SeattlePI.com -- If you've lived here for long, there's a good chance you've ridden a ferry.Nearly 24 million people rode one of the 22 boats that make up the Washington State Ferries fleet in 2015. And people have been sailing on them for a long time.June 1
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, June 16, 8:30 a.m., Eastsound OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden, OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16 at the Eastsound OPALCO office. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit www.opalco.com.
Love to Play Baseball or Softball?
Every Monday, starting 6:30 p.m., June 20, Buck Park -- 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
No Ferry Wi-fi After June 30
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF regrets to announce that as of June 30, 2016, Boingo Wi-Fi service will no longer be available on Washington State Ferries. Although WSF’s contract with Boingo ended in November of last year, WSF and Boingo arranged to extend service through June while WSF
Over 200 Pieces in Upcoming Silent / Live Art Auction
Saturday, July 9, Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig, Hearts & Hands -- The Orcas Senior Center is hosting an Art Auction, which will feature more than 200 paintings, photographs, and prints. Everyone is invited to drop by the Senior Center weekdays between 9-4, beginning June 13 to place silent
Parade Time: Solstice Soon to be Upon Us
Saturday, June 18, Noon, Eastsound -- from Laura Gibbons -- Summer Solstice Parade on Orcas Island Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 18th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 18th at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is "Solar Flair!"
Mayoral Candidates Hope to Make Their Mark
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House -- Cutline: Candidate Lewis (short on legs but long on personality) poses with one of his youngest supporters. Vying for the position of Honorary Mayor of Eastsound, five local politicians (four canines and and a newt), officially hit the campaign trail Sat.,
Letter to Editor: Exploding Oil Trains
-- from Janet Alderton -- The drama of exploding oil trains hit closer to home on June 3 when rail cars carrying crude oil derailed near the town of Mosier [Oregon] along the Columbia River. A heat wave in early June is another sign that our addiction to fossil fuels
Get Together With Green Drinks
Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-7 p.m., Orcas Food Co-Op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Join Us for Orcas Island Green Drinks. Summer Solstice is almost here. We’ll celebrate the season as we prepare to take a break in July and August. We provide refreshments & snacks. Donations appreciated. Get social with thriving and resilient Orcas
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, June 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM JUNE 08, 2016 1:30 PM TO 3:30 PM PUBLIC MEETING 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meting. 2.
Readers Theater Brings Tennis to Random Howse
Thursday - Friday, June 16 - 17, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Melinda Milligan -- Enjoy a summer evening of Reader's Theater at Random Howse when Actor's Theater of Orcas Island presents Deuce, by Terrence McNally, on Thursday and Friday, June 16 & 17. Former world champion tennis players,
