Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Children’s House Earns High Rating
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Our Board of Directors wants to acknowledge and congratulate Orcas Island Children's House on its recent achievement. On June 15th Children's House learned that it had received a Level 3 rating in the Washington State Early Achiever Quality Improvement System – narrowly
Funhouse Commons 5K Run on the 4th
Saturday, July 4, 8:45 a.m., Village Green Saturday, July 4th, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold its 4th annual 5K, now named the “Eat and Run” in honor of the many local restaurants sponsoring the race. Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers
Fruit Fermentation Workshop
Friday June 26 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Learn the surprising ways in which fermented foods can make you happier and healthier at "Fabulous Fruit Fermentation with Regina Zwilling" Regina will touch on the history, various methods and many
“Chosen” Documentary: A Film Premier about Sex Trafficking
Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Sea View Theatre -- from Morgan Meadows -- "Chosen" tells of sex trafficking Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary revenue recovery add-on to make up for the current cost-of-service gap and projected revenue shortfall
Orcas Island Burn Ban to Start Early
-- from Chief Miklos Preysz, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is reaching out to our community about the dry conditions we are experiencing on Orcas Island. Please be advised that we are ending the 2014/2015 burn season early on Monday, June 22, 2015. No
Free Introduction to Shooting
Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sportsman's Club -- from John Davidson for Orcas Sportsman's Club -- Orcas Island Sportsman's Club (OISC) invites all interested youths aged 10 or older (parent or legal guardian required) to a free introduction to shooting trap (shotgun) and targets (.22
Coach Chama Begins Rehab, Needs Help
-- from Justin Paulsen --- Like a true Viking Champion, Coach Chama has made it through several surgeries and is now beginning the rehab portion of her match ( See orcasissues.com/chama-anderson-recovering-from-serious-accident ). Like any game where you are playing from behind it takes a team effort to persevere and
Film Fest Seeks Submissions for Production Awards
-- from Jared Lovejoy for Orcas Open Arts -- The Orcas Island Film Festival and Orcas Open Arts invites filmmakers to explore the San Juan Archipelago and use it as a canvas to create short films that inspire. This year we are giving away three $2,500 grants to Independent Film
County Agriculturists Unveil Iconic Pig
-- from the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor In honor of county agriculture and the war that didn't happen, attend the San Juan County Agricultural Guild's unveling of the Pig sculpture by Matthew Gray Palmer
Stormwater Utility Work in Eastsound
.- from San Juan County Public Works -- Bravo Environmental NW will be evaluating the condition of the stormwater pipes in Eastsound. The work will occur during the week of June 22nd. Their service vehicles may cause some inconvenience as they move around town and park near access points to
Greg McKelvey Added to Christian School Staff
-- from Orcas Christian School -- Greg and Lacey McKelvey We are proud to announce the addition of Greg McKelvey to our staff at Orcas Christian School. Greg joins us from Newbury Park Academy in Newbury Park, California, where he was the Dean of Men, Math Teacher, and
Chamber Music Festival Honors Students
-- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Marilyn Anderson, center, congratulations scholarship award winners The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival was proud to award four High School seniors with The Marilyn Anderson Young Musician’s Award, supported by the Thyra and Bud Anderson Advised Fund. OICMF Board
It’s A Busy Time at the Food Bank. Want To Help?
What would we do without them? -- from Madie Murray -- Volunteers are the backbone of getting things done! The Orcas Island Food Bank is looking for a few more folks to help distribute food to its clients on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday evenings
Larsen Votes For Trade Authority
Calls For Renewal of Worker Training Program -- from the Office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Today [June 18], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to give the President authority to finalize trade agreements. Larsen backed the Trade Priorities and
Get Your Fun On Before CiderFest!
T-shirts printed by The Printshop in Eastsound, on sale at the Festival -- from Madie Murray -- There will be a lot to do in town the week before Saturday's Cider & Mead Festival! Local establishments will be hosting events and offering deals leading up to the big event on
