Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Diamonds, Rubies and Emeralds at Orcas Center
Friday, November 20 at 6:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Be transported to the golden, glorious Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow for the performance of The Bolshoi Ballet’s opulent George Balanchine triptych, Jewels, streaming to Orcas Center on Friday, November 20 at 6:30 pm. This stunning work celebrates
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents Third Annual “Eastsound Art Walk”
Friday, November 27 from 2 pm – 5 pm in Eastsound -- from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its Third Annual “Eastsound Art Walk” on Friday, November 27 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Lance Evans, Executive
Orcas Musicians Will Be Rockin’ Random Howse
Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., Random Howse Come shake off your winter blues with Bruce Harvie, Melody Funk, Lek Thixton, and Randy Jezierski who will be joining together for a great night of music. Kevin Dickey will be running sound so its gonna be a rockin’ night! As Melody
Education Foundation Awards Salmon Grant
-- from Fiona Norris Science Director of the San Juan Nature Institute -- Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute They're here! The tank was ready; the water a nice cool 46⁰, the new aeration system bubbling away and fresh gravel spread on
Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Celebration Welcomes All
-- from Bill Gincig for the Odd Fellows -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 4:30 p.m., at the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Due to record-breaking attendance last year, we are partnering with the Episcopal Church to ensure no
Only the Beginning– ORS’ Capital Campaign to Build New Exchange
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=40125] Orcas Islanders have been eagerly anticipating the return of The Exchange, that 30+ year old ramshackle collection of sheds and tents under which many a treasure or necessity was found. When the old Exchange burned on Feb. 10, 2013, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS),
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
-- from Victoria Compton, EDC Executive Director -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, November 18th from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will
Library Sponsors Free Finance Class
Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library -- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- There are less than 45 days until the end of 2015. Are you ready for 2016? Join financial expert, Buck Jennings, CPA, to discuss your end-of-year financial assessment. Starting with the November
Garden Club: Drawing & Painting Flowers with Linda Ann Vorobik
Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 10 a.m., Madrona Room of Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobson -- Linda Ann Vorobik of Lopez Island, a PhD botanist and botanical artist, has spent her career traveling throughout the west, botanizing and translating her joy and understanding of the natural world into botanical art. She
Winter Preparedness Potluck at San Juan Grange
Wednesday, Nov. 18 potluck at 6, program at 7 p.m. at San Juan Island Grange Hall -- from Boyd Pratt-- San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Winter Preparedness on Wednesday November 18, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7pm preceded by
Public Hearing to Update Shoreline Master Plan
November 30, at 9:15 a.m. in the County Council Chambers, Friday Harbor -- from Colin Maycock, Senior County Planner -- Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 18.50 SJCC and Official Land Use and Shoreline Maps; Adopting New Shoreline Master Program Regulations, Official Land Use and Shoreline Maps,
Orcas Students, Volunteers Support Local Restoration
-- from Tina Whitman -- [metaslider id=39948] Last month 19 Orcas middle and high school students in Laura Tidwell's marine biology classes and community volunteers joined Friends of the San Juans to replant over 500 native trees and shrubs along the banks of the recently restored West Beach Creek. “Restoration
Death Cafe Back on Orcas
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall Join the Death Cafe on Saturday, Nov. 21 Death Cafe is a place to talk about death, accompanied by coffee, tea, and cake. Begun in Europe, reshaped in the UK by John Underwood based on the
Come to the Library to See the Plans!
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- Recent Library Expansion Project design (the library's current entrance and drop off box would be at upper right-hand corner of this drawing.) Come help finalize plans on Friday, Nov. 13 Books and Beyond: the Next Chapter turns another page!
Here Come Those Girls with Ukes!
-- from Mandy Troxel -- Girls with Ukes join together to play on Friday Nov. 13 at Random Howse Fans of music and fun are cordially invited to the Random Howse Friday, November 13 to the third-ever performance of Girls with Ukes! The group, co-lead by Anita Orne
Keep Safe at Thanksgiving Feasts
-- from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Mik Preysz -- We at Orcas Island Fire and Rescue want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! That being said we also want to recognize that Thanksgiving is the peak day or the year for in home cooking fires. Keep these tips
