Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Doe Bay Fest Tickets for Locals
-- from Doe Bay Resort and Retreat -- Doe Bay Festival on the waterfront Doe Bay Fest is just around the corner, slated for August 6-9, 2015. Coordinator Jami Mitchell affectionately calls it “the little festival that could”, since it almost immediately gathered steam to go from a
Bernie Sanders Gathering this Wednesday
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 pm. in Friday Harbor -- from Sharon Abreu -- There will be a gathering in support of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign in Friday Harbor this Wednesday, July 29. You can RSVP for the event here: https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/july29organizingmeeting/4jjr7 There's a 10 p.m. ferry from Friday Harbor that
Explore the Sacred Feminine at Labyrinth Workshop
Thursday, July 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall Inside Labyrinth -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- For the feast day of Mary Magdalene, we will explore aspects of the sacred feminine as told through the mythology of her life. Weaving her story with the classic labyrinthine
August is for Waltz and Rumba
Monday, August 3, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, August 3 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching Waltz and Rumba. Instruction will begin promptly at 7
Travel the World of Stories with Eth-Noh-Tec Storyfest
History-based "Red Altar" the finale to a week of storytelling -- by Margie Doyle -- "Once Upon a Time... long, long ago..." with those magical, mythical words, the world of entrancing stories opens up to a hungry audience. Every two years for the last 10 years, Orcas Islanders enjoy StoryFest,
Not So Fast. This Rain Has Not Diminished Our Fire Danger
-- from Mik Preysz, Orcas Fire Acting Chief -- This week’s update is to let you know that as much as we would like to, we “CANNOT” lift the Burn Ban at this time. This decision based on the lack of moisture in the under lying vegetation on our islands.
Orcas Issues Presents: “Democracy Futures” with Lori Benjamin
Climate Resilience for All of Us When I think about climate change, earthquakes, and the end of civilization as we know it, I find myself pining over the small but significant comforts I’ll miss: Floss. Contact solution. A fresh toothbrush. Yes, it’s true — I’m as tied into the consumer
Peace Island Medical Center Does First Arthroscopic Surgery
-- from PeaceHealth, Peace Island Medical Center -- Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Krusniak, MD, on Monday [July 20] performed arthroscopic surgery to repair a patient’s rotator cuff, the first surgery of its kind performed at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. An anesthesiologist from PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Wild and Precious: One Man’s Journey Comes to Stage
Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Gay? Straight? Bi? Trans? Still trying to sort it out? During every moment of Wild and Precious presented by Orcas Center on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 pm, Steve Cadwell’s story is delivered through the lens of
Services for David Fleischman
Memorial services for David Fleischman, who drowned on June 24 will be held Monday, July 27 at the American Legion Post Hall at Country Corner. David was a Viet Nam vet and has been a member of the Eastsound American Legion Post for over 23 years. Judi Resch of the
Connecting on Climate Educator Workshop
August 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Educators Workshop, "Connecting on Climate" will be held next week on San Juan Island. The two-day workshop is sponsored by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior and San Juan Island National Historic Park. The National Park Service Climate
Random Howse: the Go-To Spot for Lively Entertainment
World of Stories, Acoustic and LOUD music featured this week -- by Margie Doyle -- Random Howse specializes in performance acts that appeal to a wide variety of tastes, ears and ages Random Howse is making an indelible impression on those who want to taste first-hand a variety
Calendula Workshop A “Salvy” Success
Colleen Stewart, Orcas school gardenkeeper, works with students and visitors to make calendula salve The first workshop held in our Public School Garden was on July 23. Those who came made calendula salve from the garden's own flowers, dried and steeped in oil for more than 3 weeks,
Gov. Jay Inslee Talks Reading
-- by Valerie Easton for Crosscut.com -- Jay Inslee is a home-grown governor. His Dad was a biology teacher at Garfield and Sealth high schools, and Inslee’s first foray into public service was when he fought for a new public high school during the years he lived near Yakima. Our
OIYCC Eradicates Scotch Broom
-- by Sklar Dalusio and Maia Lewis-Shunk, with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps spent two days last week working with the San Juan Preservation Trust on easement property surrounding a large marsh at the base of Mt. Woolard. Over the course of two days we packed
WSF Acknowledges Issues with San Juans Reservations
-- from KING5News.com -- SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries acknowledged Tuesday it's considering changes to the new reservation system in the San Juans. Brian Churchwell, WSF manager of financial accountability, told the Washington State Transportation Commission that the agency is considering raising fees in the wake of multiple cancellations and
