Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Senior Center Forms Dementia / Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers
Wednesday, February 24, noon-1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Orcas Island Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is pleased to announce the formation of a Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group to meet at the Senior Center. Facilitated by Larry Hughes, Aging & Family Case Coordinator, caregivers will have the opportunity to
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Votes to Support Iran Nuclear Treaty
Larsen: Derailing Iran Agreement Short-Sighted, Ineffective -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen-- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Feb. 2, 2016] voted against a [House of Representtives] bill that would undermine the U.S. government’s ability to carry out the international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear
Love to Dance? How About Valentine’s Eve?
Saturday, February 13, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- On February 13, a Valentine Dance will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall. The dance will begin with the big band sounds of Orcatrazz from 7:30 until 9:30, and be followed by a DJ with an assortment of
Bolshoi Live from Moscow: Taming of the Shrew
Saturday, February 6, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- TAMING OF THE SHREW (photo by Elena Fetisova) This weekend, the Bolshoi Ballet will be performing Taming of the Shrew the magnificent ballet created for the Company in 2014 by Jean-Christophe Maillot, Choreographer-Director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo.
TEDx Orcas: “Best of Both Worlds”
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- TEDxOrcasIsland is coming to Orcas Center on Saturday, March 5. Our day-long conference includes TEDx Talks from a dozen fascinating local and national speakers, musical performances and more. Luncheon is catered by New Leaf and served in the Madrona Room. Tickets are now on sale
Orcas School to Hire Additional Principal, Director for ALE and Special Ed
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Jan. 28 regular monthly meeting, the Orcas Island School District Board voted unanimously to hire a Principal for the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE-OASIS); and Director for the Special Education Program. The one position will be fulltime, with hours equally divided between the two
Our Representatives Report: Ranker Bill Would Give Epi-pen Protection
-- from Rick Manugian, Sen. Ranker's Office -- People at camps and other remote areas could gain access to epi-pens, under legislation heard [last] week by the Senate Health Care Committee. Epi-pens, or epinephrine autoinjectors, deliver a single dose of epinephrine or adrenalin to treat allergic reactions to prevent anaphylactic
Float at Odlin Park to Intermittently Close
Between mid-February through the end of March Important Public Notice -- from Christine Coray, Public Works -- The Boating Float at Odlin Park on Lopez Island may be closed for limited periods between mid February through the end of March for replacement of the existing float/gangway and relocation to a new
The Taxman Cometh to Help
Fridays, February 12 - April 15, by Appointment TAX SERVICE FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME TAXPAYERS -- from Jim Biddick -- Where: Orcas Senior Center When: Fridays, February 12 through April 15 Time: Appointments 9:00am through 4:00pm Cost: Free - but a donation of $5.00 is appreciated to cover program
LWV to Explore Island Resource Centers
Monday, February 8, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Margie Doyle, League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “We’re Here when You Need Us” about our Island Resource Centers on Monday, February 8, 2016
Kwiaht Celebrates 10th Year; Featured at Food Co-op in February
-- from Russel Barsh -- February 18 is Kwiaht day at the Orcas Food Co-op! The Food Co-op’s second “3% Thursday” will benefit Kwiaht’s sustainable food programs, including documenting and preserving Orcas Island’s unusual, hardy, locally adapted heritage and seedling apple varieties for future generations of farmers and cider-makers. Kwiaht celebrates its tenth
Guest Opinion: We Are All Stakeholders of Dolphin Bay Road
-- by Ken Katz -- No one person owns our roads, libraries, schools and parks. These are for us to use now and preserve for future generations. We are all stakeholders of public assets in our community, the nation, and the world. All of us have different needs and wants
Sharon Abreu to Take “Climate Monologues” to LA
-- from Irthlingz -- Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz of Irthlingz In 2010 Sharon Abreu did the first performance of her new show, "The Climate Monologues," at The Orcas Grange. This March, Sharon will have the opportunity to bring "The Climate Monologues" to a wider audience as part
Council Meeting Schedule This Week
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- SAN JUAN COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 1, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The SJC Council will be conducting a Public Hearing and deliberating on the Shoreline Master Program draft Ordinance. SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL
Wa Fed February Art from Maggie Sharkey
-- from Maggie Sharkey -- Maggie Sharkey will be displaying her paintings at the Washington Federal Bank in Eastsound during the month of February. Maggie has spent the past two years honing her technical skills and color understanding through classical training. Her show will include oils and pastel paintings of
Upcoming Orcas Currents Lecture: How Birds Fly
Sunday, February 7, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan, Orcas Currents -- Birds fly through our lives every day, so their flight might not seem extraordinary — until you recognize that it’s a marvel of mechanics that evolved over millions of years. With just over a century’s worth of powered
