Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
School Superintendent Explains Early Wednesday Dismissals
School to Dismiss Wednesdays at 2:05 for Teacher-to-Teacher Training -- by Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- So, what is a Professional Learning Community or PLC? One might describe it as an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action
Elwha Out for the Summer
Ana/SJ's - Elwha Out of Service Through Summer Season -- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The 48-year-old Elwha will remain out of service for approximately four months while crews perform emergency repairs to a drive motor. We realize having one of our mid-sized vessels out for an extended period
Olga Daze: 20+ Years and Still Going
Saturday, July 18th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Olga -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Festivities in Olga begin in front of the Community Club at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18th.The day will be better than ever this year, with something for everyone. Come for breakfast at the Bake Sale,
Guest Opinion: Can We Reclaim Water?
-- from Bill Gincig -- I have been following all of the statements and comments concerning Eastsound Water and have asked myself what can I do. I can conserve water, which I do and continue to pay the same rate, which doesn’t make any sense. But of more importance is
Celebrate Recovery Moves to Tuesday Nights
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The leaders of Celebrate Recovery have a strong desire to meet the needs of the community. After conducting a survey, the results indicated a preference for Tuesday over Friday nights. There will be no meeting on Friday, July 17, as the group transitions to their
“Open Garden Gate Thursdays”
Orkila kids in awe of the garden's garlic ...in the School Garden, and more! -- from Madie Murray for Farm to Classroom -- Join kids and counselors from Camp Orkila and Kaleidoscope for "Open Garden Gate Thursdays" in the public school garden from 9:30 to 3:30 each Thursday
Guest Column: Public Hearing for Injunction to Stop Growlers
-- from the Citizens of Ebeys Reserve -- Representatives of citizen groups traveling from Whidbey Island and surrounding areas will be at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle to hold a 1 p.m. news conference on Wednesday, July 15, and attend a hearing on their Motion for an Preliminary Injunction to
Family and Friends Create the Chamber Music Festival
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) is now in its 18th year, with each season weaving a new tapestry of family and friends in the artistry of musical performance. The five concerts at this year's festival will be the centerpiece of a tapestry that
EWUA Water System Update
-- from Paul Kamin -- This is EWUA’s second of what will likely have to be regular water system updates this summer. UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Water demand has continued at a substantially higher than normal rate. In June 2014 we were asked to produce 6 MG. In June 2015 was 7
How We View Our Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 2015 WSF Winter Ferry Performance survey has been completed and the results are now available online. The online survey of Washington State Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) was conducted March-April, 2015 regarding their personal experience riding Washington State Ferries during the recent winter
Youth Conservation Corps Back on the Job
-- from Mary Gropp -- The third season of the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is underway, with 15 crew members, ages 12-15, providing valuable stewardship service around the island this summer. The mission of Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is to promote and foster environmental awareness and stewardship in
Letter to the Editor: Make a Difference, Mentor a Youth
-- by Heather Dew Oaksen -- Many thanks to David Turnoy for his Guest Opinion: Make a Difference in a Child's Life explaining the very real need for additional youth mentoring on Orcas; as the filmmaker of MINOR DIFFERENCES, the documentary he mentioned, which follows five former juvenile offenders from
Calling All Entertainers for the County Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Fair -- Entertainers perform at the County Fair Aug. 12-15 The San Juan County Fair is currently looking for local performers to book for this year's Fair! We love showcasing local and Pacific Northwest talent! If you are based anywhere
Rental Housing Site Plan Alternatives at OPAL Open House
-- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- An open house is scheduled on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m., so the community can view alternative preliminary site plan concepts for OPAL Community Land Trust’s proposed rental housing in Eastsound. The meeting will take place in the modular building behind
Maurine Talks Books: Languid Summer Reads
-- from MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Like so many of you, I particularly treasure the long, languid summer days here in the northern latitudes. Daylight comes as early as 4am, and lingers until around 10pm. Perfect weather for savoring the long novels I have been meaning to read all year. Sometimes I
The School Garden Goes to Market
A sampling of what will be for sale from the school garden this Saturday This Saturday, July 11th, the amazing bounty growing in our school garden will be available for the first time ever from 10a to 3p at the Farmer's Market on the Village Green! Purchase will
