Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
A Mediterranean Meal in the School Cafeteria
Chef Raymond baking Pide. -- by Ashley Randall -- Last Wednesday in the public school’s cafeteria, over 300 plates went from full to empty throughout the lunch hour. Rosario Resort’s Executive Chef Raymond Southern acted as our third and final Celebrity Chef of the school year. Wearing a
Westbound Ferry Status: No Reservation Space Left Today
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7 p.m.: For Friday, June 3, westbound vehicle reservations are unavailable for the remainder of the day. Limited drive-up space for the Anacortes 8:25 pm to Lopez and Friday Harbor, the 8:55 pm to Shaw and Orcas and the 10:30 pm to Lopez, Orcas
County Schedules Road Work on Orcas
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Chipseal Activities for San Juan County: Orcas Fog sealing will commence June 6, 2016 on Orcas Island with the Gravel Road conversions and Olga Rd (anticipate 6/6 & 6/7).
Marine Toxicologist to Speak on Energy Transitions
Thursday June 9, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Tina Whitman -- The Orcas Island Library and Friends of the San Juans invite you to an evening with marine toxicologist Riki Ott, PhD. on the topic of energy transitions. Join us on Thursday June 9 at 7 p.m. at
New Date for Bolshoi’s Don Quixote
Friday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- You have heard of the magnificence of the Bolshoi Ballet. It is all true! Go and see for yourself in a special night of dance at Orcas Center Friday, June 10, 6:30 pm. Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote
Plant Problems? They Have Answers
Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmers Market -- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery next Wednesday June 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will be at the Orcas Saturday Market on
Celebrate Baccalaureate With the Grads
Sunday, June 5, 7 - 9 p.m., Cascade Lake -- from Susan Gudgell -- The community is cordially invited to join the Orcas High School class of 2016 at this year’s Baccalaureate celebration, Sunday, June 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the picnic shelter at Cascade Lake. The program includes
Support Youth Rowing at Pizza Dinner
Sunday, June 5, 4 p.m., Maple Rock Farm -- from Joe Thoron -- Pizza Dinner at Maple Rock Farm this Sunday to Raise Money for Youth Rowing Program On Sunday, June 5, starting at 4 p.m., the Orcas Island Rowing Association holds its annual Pizza Dinner to raise money for the youth rowing
EPRC Meeting Agenda for Thursday
Thursday, June 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) June 2, 2016 3:00 – 5:00 PM NOTE: Colin Huntemer (SJC Public Works) will be available from 2:30 – 3:00 for a pre-meeting public forum to afford community
Saturday Market Parking Eases for Locals
-- from Martha Farish -- To make it easier for locals to shop at the Saturday market, this Saturday June 4, market vendors will all park on private property and not on the streets of Eastsound. Further, the Sea View Theatre lot will be signed "for locals only while shopping
PeaceHealth Adds Two New Residents to Rotation
-- from Hilary Andrade -- Beginning June 1, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center will host two residents from the UW Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine for a four-week rural medicine rotation. Residents Max Wendtlandt, MD, and Paul Doetsch, MD, will work under the supervision of PeaceHealth Peace Island emergency physicians—all
To Protect and Serve | A Review of Norm Stamper’s Book
PART 2: THE REVIEW -- by Lin McNulty -- As I read and review Orcas Islander Norm Stamper's new book, To Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police (Nation Books, 2016), the media is reporting that Edward Nero, the second Baltimore police officer to stand trial in the Freddie Gray case, was
Choirherence is Born on Orcas
Monday, June 6, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Choirherence is in the process of being born on Orcas Island, under the direction of Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu. We'll sing from 6:30-8:00, with some optional extra activities afterwards. All 12 gatherings will be at
Doe Bay Open Mic Will Sponsor SeaDoc This Month
OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE DOE BAY CAFÉ (Thursday Evenings - Sponsoring SeaDoc inJune) -- from Sean Townsend -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm
How About a Vege Potluck & Movie on Sunday?
Sunday, June 5, 6 pm., Odd Fellows -- from Lydia Miller -- Mark your calendars for our 1st Sundays Veggie Potluck & Movie! We are starting a monthly gathering celebrating compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and
Don’t Miss Final Salish Sea Festival Performance for Season
Tuesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- WHAT: ROMANTIC GUITAR & FLUTE (Salish Sea Early Music Festival) WHO: Oleg Timofeyev (guitar) and Jeffrey Cohan (8-keyed flute) WHEN: Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound
