Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Local Poets Reading on Tuesday, July 26
– by Ed Wilson – A handful of Orcas Island poets are inviting other local poets and friends to a few hours of original poetry reading at Orcas Public Library on Tuesday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Organized by Ed Wilson, Bruce Adkins, Jim McKeon and Rebecca Weeks
Summertime, and Eastsound Water Use Down by 17%
-- from Paul Kamin, Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- The summer of 2016 has been markedly different than last summer. In a good way, at least water-wise. This summer (starting in the middle of May) water use has been more “normal.” Last summer the Pacific Northwest experienced the most significant
Orcas Issues Looks to the Future
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Issues is proud to introduce its two summer interns to our readers. Emma Heikkinen Emma Heikkinen, daughter of Phil Heikkinen and Ellen Goldberg, has worked as editor on the revived high school newspaper, the Viking Voice. You may already have seen her
Our Representatives Report: “Questioning NATO Commitment Is Dangerous”
-- from U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- On July 21, 2016, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned the United States’ existing agreements with and commitment to defending its NATO allies: “For almost
Economic Development Council Seeks Assistant
-- from Victoria Compton, Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Title of Position: Economic Development Program Assistant Job Description: Plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee and review economic development programs and activities. Involves: Organize and coordinate a wide variety of business workshops. Analyze regional and local economic data and
St. Agnes Guild’s 67th Annual Market Day
Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Grounds -- from Judith Schliebus -- It’s time for St. Agnes Guild’s 67th Annual Market Day, which will be held next Saturday, July 23, on the Episcopal Church lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Market Day is our major fund-raising project,
Meditation Master Coming to Darvills
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 6 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Heather Simon -- Meditation master and founder and spiritual director of Pristine Mind Foundation, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, will discuss his transformative book, Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness at Darvill’s Bookstore. The true nature of our mind
Public Comments Sought on County Shorelines Program
-- from the Washington State Dept. of Ecology -- Washington State Dept. of Ecology seeks public comment on updates to San Juan County’s Shoreline Master Program. Authority for this update is based on Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW) and related rules. Send comments to: Bob Fritzen, WA Dept.
Take a Ride on Orkila’s Zip Line
Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment Community Zip Day on Saturday, July 30. We will have zip
Spooky Tales With an Orcas Spin
Starting in July: Pioneer Museum on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.; Crow Valley School on Fridays, 5 p.m. -- from Pegi Groundwater -- “We ain’t afraid of no ghosts!” You might be after you attend the Spooky Tales Ghost Stories presented by the Orcas Island Historical Society this summer. Master storyteller, Antoinette Botsford,
Register for Komen Seattle 20-mile Walker
-- from Dottie Cornelius -- I am very excited to tell you The Susan G. Komen 3-Day has opened registration for the Seattle “20-mile walker.” This year, Komen is offering an opportunity on Sunday, September 18 for people who have never participated in the 3-Day, but would like to experience
A Workshop to Get Your Act Together
-- from Lisa Spesard -- Are you a beginning actor? High School age or above? Have experience on the stage and want to improve your performance skills? The Maria Massey Memorial Fund, in concert with the Actors Theater of Orcas Island, is pleased to announce its second Actor’s Workshop. The Fund
Janice Wiemeyer Pens Book on Spousal Loss
Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore -- by Margie Doyle -- Janice Wiemeyer, retired psychologist, will be giving a reading from her newly-published book, Loving Again: After a Spouse Has Died at Darvill's Bookstore on July 27 at 6 p.m. The now-retired psychologist says the seed for
Guest Opinion: Maybe We Need More Signs
-- by Ed Sutton -- Summer is most certainly here and has been for several weeks. Parking is difficult, lines for coffee are nearly endless, and making a left turn is a challenge. So, what else is new; this happens every year. Our local businesses and the jobs that they
Lord of the Rings: Ancient Oak Dendrochronology Presentation
Sunday, July 24, 9 – 11:30 a.m., Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- Tanja Williamson, SJC Land Bank -- Dr. David Jordon, Trinity Western University, BC, studies forests, particularly the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) forests that occur from Southern Vancouver Island to Northern California. He uses the analysis of tree rings not only to
New Art Exhibit Coming to SJIMA: A River of Migration
from Linda Marsaudon -- From August 1 to August 5 the community is invited to observe artist Gu Xiong install "A River of Migration" in the Atrium Gallery at SJIMA. The exhibit is open to the public for viewing from Saturday, August 6 to Monday, November 28, 2016. From August 1st
