Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Online Auction Starts for The Concerto Project
Online Auction with Orcas Island Theme Begins March 15 -- from Susan McBain, for The Concerto Project -- Mount Baker Farm has facilities already in place to start up the Concerto Project's two-year residential program for young adults on the autism spectrum “A Home for The Concerto Project:
Orcas Fire Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following an executive session of the Board of Fire Commissioners today, it was announced that Fire Chief Mik Preysz has been placed on administrative leave while OIFR conducts an administrative review. "Based on internal member feedback," the release states, "OIFR is undergoing an administrative review.
Join Orcas’ Historic St. Patrick’s Day Parade
-- from Tony Lee -- [metaslider id=42030] Don't forget to join us Thursday, March 17, at noon in Eastsound for the St. Patrick's Day parade. We meet at Island Market parking lot at 11:30 am. and party afterwards at local establishments. Look for Harry and collect a kiss!
Salmonberry Students Set Sail
-- by Captain Ryan D. Downs, Master, S/V Carlyn -- [metaslider id=42424] On Thursday, February 25, Emmy Gran and Shawn McKee's first, second, and third grade from Salmonberry School classes came sailing with my crew and me aboard the yawl, Carlyn. It was the nicest day of the week, and
Orcas Voices – March, the Lion, the Lamb
-- by Sally Buchanan -- The month of March is tricky. Apparently it always has been. Weather records from centuries past report its fickleness. It is the month of the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere when weather is always unpredictable: wind, rain, snow, heat, freezes, tornadoes, floods, high tides,
Springtime Brunch to Benefit Meals on Wheels
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orcas Island Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- The community is invited to enjoy a gourmet brunch prepared by Chef Christina Orchid at the Orcas Island Senior Center, Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The menu includes
Register for Turtleback March this Sunday
Sunday, March 20, 1 p.m. sharp, Turtleback Mountain Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson -- Welcome Spring! The San Juan County Land Bank and Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps invite you to the second annual MARCH TURTLEBACK MARCH, a five-mile “Up and Over” hike on the Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve. We
Editorial: A Break from Normal is Over
--by Margie Doyle-- Yes, we've had a break from normal with wild winds, high seas and power outages over the past few days. And Orcas Issues also experienced a major break from our normal 24/7 ever-present news service over the weekend. What was it like for you? We heard from
Letter to the Editor: TEDxOrcas’s Success Shared by Islanders
-- from Gretchen Krampf for TEDxOrcasIsland -- When the Design Team for TEDxOrcasIsland decided on the theme for our 2016 event, we reached out to Corey Wiscomb, a design and art teacher at Orcas High School, for support in creating a logo that spoke to our theme, “Best of Both
How Plants Work
Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- Linda Chalker-Scott brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life in her new book "How Plants Work." By understanding the science behind what plants do, you'll learn how to fertilize and prune more
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All Participants in the MAG Concert
-- from The Board of the Music Advocacy Group -- We want to thank everyone who was part of the MAG concert on Sunday, March 6, and helped us raise money to support the music program at the Orcas Public Schools. Thank you to the Orcas Choral Society, Orcas Island
Robert Hall Explores Family Discord in True West
-- by Margie Doyle -- Director Robert Hall is crafting a unique interpretation of the Sam Shepherd play, "True West" for Orcas audiences to enjoy the last two weekends of this month. When original plans for a family-cast production fell through this spring, Hall was offered the chance to produce
Guest Column: Base Our Choices on the Golden Rule
-- by David Kobrin -- I’ve lived on this island now for almost ten years. One thing I’ve come to value – in addition to Orcas’ natural beauty – is the shared sense of community. By and large, people seem to want to get along. Differences in religion, world-view, political
Crow Valley String Band and Brother for Sale! Play the Whitehorse on St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday March 17, 7 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Jim Litch -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brother for Sale! on Thursday March 17 from 7 to 10pm at the White Horse Pub. Band members, Tashi
Letter to Editor: NatureBridge is Highlight of 6th Grade
Wednesday, March 16, 12:45 p.m., School Library -- from Holly King and Casey Ahrens -- On behalf of this year's sixth grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to express our gratitude to Orcas Island Education Foundation and former Chair of NatureBridge Valerie Anders for their generous donations
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Heritage Bank in Friday Harbor -- from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March
