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
Garden Club Talk on Year-Round Organic Gardening
Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club meeting, May 18, 2016, 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, presents Linda Gilkeson from neighboring Salt Spring Island. Linda will share high productivity, low maintenance methods for our organic
Inspire Orcas Will Present Job Fair for High School Students
Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Rebecca DeMerritt -- Orcas Island High School, Funhouse Commons, and Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to bring high school students this all day event. Inspire Orcas will be an exciting day of inspirational presentations, skill-based demonstrations, and a
Grange Fundraiser to Feature JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
Saturday May 14, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Linda Peth for The Grange -- Save the date of Saturday May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for JP and the OK Rhythm Boys playing at The Grange Fund Raiser! The fine fiddling, swinging guitar, thumping base, and soaring three-part vocals will have
Babysitting Course Offered at Funhouse
-- from the Funhouse Commons - Babysitter’s Training Course -- Learn the responsibilities of being a good babysitter, the basics of safe play, basic childcare, and much more!! Sunday, May 22, 2016 12:30-4:30 pm Ages: 12 & UP Bring a lunch! Cost: $25 Where: the Funhouse! Register early as space
In Memoriam: Phyllis Joyce Key
-- from Evans Chapel -- Phyllis Joyce Key, 91, of Orcas Island, WA, passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1925 in Marion, Ohio, the first of nine children of Donald and Madeline (Wynn) Cocherl. Phyllis studied metallurgy for the Cincinnati, Ohio
A May Un-poem
-- from Margot Shaw -- The foes advance….. I raised my piece; I said my peace And took my shot; My slim defense, It was de fence That slowed their trot And victory dance.
Sail Orcas Sets Summer Schedule
-- from Michele Wiley, Sail Orcas -- Junior Sailing starts June 20th For the past 23 years Orcas youth ages 8-15 have been introduced to the sport of sailing through this popular program. Sail Orcas is happy to present this summer's program which focuses on teaching sailing skills in a
Early Warnings: Public School Funds Diminishing
Minimum Education Plan set at April Board Meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- Although Orcas Island School District's (OISD) finances now look healthy, on the near horizon looms a minefield of threats to a balanced budget. The declining enrollment figures, inadequate state funding, removal of levy funding and structured salary
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, May 19, 8:45 a.m., Friday Harbor OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, May 19 at the Friday Harbor OPALCO office. The meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m.; members are welcome to attend and may address the Board
Come to the Student Chef Competition
Saturday, May 14 starting at 10 a.m. in the School Culinary Arts Room -- by Ashley Randall -- On Saturday, May 14, one of the most anticipated student-focused culinary events will occur at the Orcas Island Public School. Several students from our 4th and 6th grade classes will be cooking
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Works to Address Jet Noise Concerns
--by Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am working on a long-term plan to respond to people’s concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. While my support for NASWI remains steadfast, I am also committed to partnering with local officials, community members and the Navy to address
Orcas Choral Society’s Bravura Performance at St. Mark’s in Seattle
-- by Melinda Bargreen -- "Two Nineteenth Century Masses,” presented by Orcas Choral Society, with orchestra and soloists under the direction of conductor Roger Sherman; St. Mark’s Cathedral, May 1. (Editor's note: The Orcas Choral Society performed Schubert's D. 167 Mass and Storch's Missa Solemnis on Orcas Island on April
Unidentified Female Body Found
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Saturday, May 7, a group of kayakers reported a deceased person on the south shore of Lopez Island between Ice Berg Point and Watmough Bay. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office utilized the Sheriff’s boats Guardian and Intrepid to make the recovery. At this time
Letter to the Editor: May 24 Primary Reflects Voter Participation
-- by Diane Martindale -- You may be perplexed over what Washington’s May 24 Democratic Presidential Primary means, especially if you participated in the March 26 Democratic precinct caucuses. But I encourage you to vote! The media will report the results of the Washington State Republican primary on May 24,
Orcas Center Celebrates With On This Island Benefit Performances
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- On This Island is a benefit performance for Orcas Center three nights only, May 13, 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm. Directed by Grace McCune, this night of music weaves together a tapestry of
Master Gardeners to Help Diagnose Plant Problems
Be sure to fill out online diagnostic form -- by Kate Yturri for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery this Wednesday May 11 from 11 am-1pm. We will be at the Orcas Saturday Market on May 14 from 10am-1pm. Please bring your plant
