Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
USCG to Make Local Navigational Aid Repairs This Week
-- by Lin McNulty -- USCG MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter. No, we're not being invaded. The United States Coast Guard is taking advantage of mean low tides this week to make repairs to navigational aids in and around Orcas Island, according to Petty Officer Morales of the USCG in
Special Meeting/Tour to Address School Flood
Tuesday, May 19 at noon in the School District Office -- from the Orcas School Board -- A special meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) will be held at the District Office at 557 School Road. The Board will then tour the recent flood damages and clean-up project
Stand Up in Red for Education
-- from Kari Schuh -- Wearing Red to show Support for Education, local public school supporters rallied at the Orcas ferry landing on Sunday, May 17 Senator Kevin Ranker joins public education supporters at the "Wear Red for Ed." rally on May 17 Orcas teachers,
It’s Uke Week, Along with Strings and Voices
-- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- Philip Cutlip, Musician in Residence the week of May 18. What do singers, ukulele players and string students have in common? Philip Cutlip! Renowned baritone Philip Cutlip has performed at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival several times, and coached choral groups and students
Aging as a Spiritual Journey: Challenges, Blessings, and Possibilities
Saturday, May 23, 1 to 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector -- Some try to resist aging, seeing it only as a time of physical diminishment, social isolation and limitation. There is, however, a different, more life-giving paradigm for aging which focuses on gratitude, reflection, creativity, deepening
Lights, Action … On You and/or Yours!
-- from Artha Kass -- Come to the inaugural Center Stage Open Mic! An evening of local talent, hosted by Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne on Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 pm. We will provide the microphone and lights, and away you go! This is a show case of all
Home on Orcas!
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36801] Orcas is paradise in so many ways, and our community is strong and vibrant. Deep connections to the land and to each other are abundantly evident. Yet, many here struggle to find affordable housing, make a living wage, and feel truly a part of
This Annual Bake Sale is for the Dogs
Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Village Green -- from Katie O'Rourke -- Orcas Off-Leash Area will be having their annual Bake Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 23! We’ll be between the Historical Museum and 123 North Beach Rd from 10am-3pm with lots of tasty goodies! We rely on
Orcas Youths Make Music with Ukes
Thursday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- Thanks to the generosity of the Orcas Island community, all 60-plus students in the 3rd and 4th grades at Orcas Elementary School now have ukuleles to play and enhance their musical skills. Last
Dogs, Cats, and Drought Tolerant Landscaping
-- from Gwen Stamm -- Photo: Margot Shaw If you are thinking of installing a drought tolerant, deer resistant landscape this year, you may want to make a stop at the Orcas animal shelter for some ideas. Recently, the animal shelter created the Faithful Friends Garden through the
Three Exhibits Open Islands Museum of Art
-- from Rebecca Parks of San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- [San Juan Islands Museum of Art opens the season with a three-in-one exhibit on Saturday, May 23 that will run into August.] "Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, The Backbone of Life" by Susan Middleton. See the Giant Squid
OPALCO Crews Will be Trimming Utility Rights of Way
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO maintains the clearance between trees and shrubs and our power lines on a regular schedule. It’s that time of year again. Professional tree trimming crews will be making their rounds beginning the week of May 18th. Please look for the crews along our roads
Citizens Ask Island County to Halt “Irreparable Injury”
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Island County Commissioners faced a room full of concerned and sometimes tearful Whidbey Island residents requesting specific actions be taken in response to documented proofs of on-going health harms caused by Navy’s Low-Flying “Growler” Attack Jets. Proof of noise inflicted injuries were presented
Brook Meinhardt Offers Cardboard Camp for Kids
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Kids create at the cardboard camp with Brook Meinhardt next weekend San Juan Islands Museum of Art presents "Cardboard Camp for Kids" with Brook Meinhardt next weekend (May 23 and 24) from noon to 4 p.m. for ages
Orcas Elementary: Water, Water Everywhere
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=36722] Superintendent Eric Webb points to the "culprit" faucet that was stuck on, causing the elementary school flood of thousands of gallons of water last weekend. Sometime over Mother's Day weekend a Rube Goldberg-like scenario was set in motion at Orcas Island's
Step Up, Candidates; Special Filing Period to Open
No Candidates Filed for Orcas Park and Rec -- Yet -- from F. Milene Henley -- Special Three-Day Filing Period Opens Wednesday May 20 A void in candidacy happens when no one files for an open elected position. When a void in candidacy occurs after the regular filing week, there
