Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Intrigue, Sex and Betrayal Coming to Orcas Center
Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse′s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses streaming live to Orcas Center on Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 pm. This is the play that will hook you in to National
Agricultural Summit Registration Open
Friday - Saturday, February 12-13, Various SJI Locations -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is back in 2016! This year it will take place in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13. Join fellow farmers, regional experts, local food
FilmFest Review: “Free to Rock”
-- by Paula Treneer, reprinted upon request -- OIFF Film Review: “Free to Rock”, a must-see documentary directed by Jim Brown: Orcas Island Film Festival brought a notable contribution to the genre of music documentaries with a preview showing of “Free to Rock”, directed by four-time Emmy Award winner Jim
Sheriff’s Report: January 20 – 26, 2016
January 20, 2016 16-000306 Found Property 08:33:10 01/20/16 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a found bones report on 01/20/16. The origin of the bones is not yet known. The investigation continues. 16-000314 Court Order Violation 17:33:40 01/20/16 On 1-20-16 at 1733 hours a Deputy in Friday Harbor received a
“The Human Figure” at Orcas Center Art Show
-- from Pat Littlewood for the Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- February 3rd, Wednesday: submission of art works between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for the Orcas Center’s upcoming lobby show of “The Human Figure” and the Madrona Room show of On and Off the Wall. February 5th, Friday: Opening art
Guest Column: Orcas Women Leave Husbands En Masse
To Quilt! -- by Ed Sutton -- She left me! I'm HOME ALONE. Just me and the dogs. Now what? I don't even know how to cook. And that is only the half of it. There may be as many as 60 other older guys in the Orcas community that
Our Representatives Report: Morris Pushes Solar and Space Bills
-- from Washington State Representative Jeff Morris -- It’s been a busy start to a short 60 day legislative session. I greatly appreciate the honor of serving the 40th Legislative District and representing you here in Olympia. Please take a look at some of the bills and issues I am
Calling Local Playwrights: Time for PlayFest Submissions
Play submission deadline is Jan. 31 -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actor's Theater of Orcas Island -- It’s time to start thinking about the 2016 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The eleventh annual PlayFest for the Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island will take place next spring. We’re looking for short play submissions from local
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Apology!
-- from Moriah and Daniel Armstrong -- On Wednesday, as an Orcas Coop member, I was quite surprised to open an email from the coop encouraging folks to sign the “Preserve, Not Pave” petition regarding Dolphin Bay Road. I live on Dolphin Bay Road and am sincerely hoping that the
TEDx –Ideas Worth Sharing — Tickets on Sale Now
-- from Gretchen Krampf for TEDx Orcas -- Independently-organized TED talks come to Orcas Island on March 5 Tickets for the Orcas Iasland TEDx (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks are now on sale at www.tedxorcasisland.com Our conference will center on the theme of “Best of Both Worlds - the
Letter to Editor: Steven Marler, Fire Chief and Sheep Dog
-- from Patrick Shepler, Firefighter/Paramedic / Friend -- There is an old concept about three basic human attributes. This metaphor was highlighted in a recent movie. It says the world has three types of people: Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs. Steve was a Protector; a Sheep Dog. Steve dedicated his life to the missions
Fisherfolk! Fish with the American Legion Derby
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- American Legion Post #93 will be hosting their 37th Annual Fishing Derby the weekend of January 29th-31st. Registration for the derby is from 4 – 11 p.m. on Friday, January 29th, at the Post home (793 Crescent Beach Dr., Eastsound). $50.
Letter to Editor: SJ Fire & Rescue Will Miss Chief Marler
-- from Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue -- It is with deep sadness that we inform our community that Fire Chief Steve Marler passed away Thursday evening after a brief illness. He was an enthusiastic fire chief who was a mentor to many. He had a great sense of humor, was a
Video Showcases Brown Island Beach Restoration Project
-- from Katie Fleming -- FRIENDS of the San Juans (FRIENDS) is releasing a new video about a project that removed large unnatural rock from a historic feederbluff and restored a local beach. This project is helping to “set the table” for the entire Salish Sea food chain. Removing unnecessary armoring and restoring this beach helps
Letter to the Editor: Make Your Voice Heard by Voting
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV SJs) -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans reminds all San Juan County residents that there will be a Feb. 9, 2016 mail-in election on propositions from School Districts on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan
Guest Editorial: Our Last Chance to “Just Say No” to the Kinder Morgan Pipeline
by Tuesday, February 2 -- from Islanders for Safe Shipping -- Graphic of oil spill impacts by Shaun Hubbard Remember the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion? This is the project that would increase Canadian crude oil tankers in the Salish Sea from 120 to 816 transits a
