Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Child Find to Hold Friendly Developmental Screening
Register Now for Wednesday October 7 appointments for Children ages 3-5 -- from Theresa Mayr, Orcas Elementary School Principal -- What is the purpose of a Child Find Screening? The purpose of the screening is to identify any factors that may interfere with your child’s learning, growth, and development. The
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller as Fire Commissioner Will Maintain Excellence
-- from Tom Ritter -- I strongly endorse Wes Heinmiller for Fire Commissioner of Orcas Island. Mr. Heinmiller is committed to maintaining the high level of service that Orcas Island Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Service provides. We have all benefited from these services and Wes will ensure that they
Orcas Island Film Festival Returns with 30 Stellar Films
Award-winners and Oscar contenders head the line-up of films at the 2nd annual Orcas Island Film Festival -- from Shannon Borg for the Orcas Island Film Festival -- Orcas Island Film Fest happens next weekend, October 9-12 An impressive lineup of world-class films establishes the 2nd Annual Orcas
Celebrate St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals
-- from the Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish-- Blessing of the Animals in observance of the Feast of St. Francis, 2014 Emmanuel Episcopal Parish and the Lutheran Church in the San Juans will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 4th with
Residential Burn Permits Now Available
-- from the San Juan County Fire Marshal -- The recent rain and forecast for more means the fire danger in San Juan County is now officially “Low”. Burn permits are now available. Residential burn permits allow a single burn pile up to ten feet in diameter. The permit fee
The Fresh, New Face of Farm to Cafeteria
--by Madie Murray -- Ashley Randall, new F2C Coordinator You may have noticed some recent Farm to Cafeteria articles being written by Ashley Randall, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator. You’ll be seeing many more. Yes, she’s finally on board after spending the summer interning at Black Dog Farm and
Community Dance Class and Dance
Monday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, October 5 from 7 to 9 pm at the Oddfellows Hall. We will be teaching East Coast Swing with instructors, Jean,
Local Co-ops Join in Celebration of National Co-op Month
Activities, Workshops, Goodies and Prizes for Co-op Members -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- The Orcas Food Co-op, San Juan Island Food Co-op and OPALCO have joined forces to bring the National Co-op Month celebration San Juan County. During the month of October, we are cooperatively offering family activities,
Orcas Crossroads is Changing Direction
Tuesday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the Orcas Crossroads Committee -- Orcas Crossroads is at a crossroads — changing our format and mission. Crossroads is moving away from offering lectures and toward promoting community engagement through conversations focused on topics relevant to Orcas Island
Letter to the Editor: Observe Pink Out Day for Planned Parenthood
-- from Gay Wilmerding -- National Pink Out Day on September 29th coincides with Planned Parenthood’s twenty years of service in Friday Harbor. September 5th, arson destroyed Pullman’s Planned Parenthood's Health Center raising the question: if an individual disagrees with 3-4% of a program, would our town institutions be rubble?
BodyVox- A Kinetic Storm of Creativity, Physicality and Wit
Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center -- by Artha Kass for Orcas Center -- Body Vox comes to Orcas Island on Oct. 3 with Intermediate/Advanced Master Class in the afternoon before evening performance An ode to beauty and the indomitable human spirit, BodyVox’s Reverie has
Learn a New Technology for Healing and High-level Wellness
-- from Shawn Shelton -- Norbert Heuser presents workshop on new wellness technology on Sunday, Oct. 4 The Art of Training Presents Euphoria Technology with Norbert Heuser, CEO – IPC Global Corp. Learn a NEW Technology for Healing and High-Level Wellness ! • Information about a technology that
Blood Moon in the Skies Tomorrow Night
Andy Everson's "Blood Moon" -- by Margie Doyle -- This Sunday evening, Sept. 27, go outside for a rare showing of a supermoon and total lunar eclipse -- a Blood Moon. This will be the first time in more than three decades that we've seen this combination. The
“Light and Shadow” Show Holds Closing Reception
Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Michael Yeaman -- Jan Maddill and Michael Yeaman will be at the closing reception for their show on Sept. 27 Did you miss the opening reception of Jan Madill and Michael Yeaman’s “Light and Shadow” art
Orcas Library Observes Banned Books Week
September 27 - October 3 -- from Kathleen Lunde -- Join the Orcas Island Library as we celebrate the 2015 Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together
Whale of a Show: An Island Tradition
-- from Artha Kass for Orcas Center -- Whale of a Show brings Orcas youngsters and families to Center Stage. It is time for the annual Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center! Directed by Didier Gincig
