Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates at County Art Museum
-- from Rebecca Parks of San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Hermissenda Crassicornis, opalescent nudibranch, a Susan Middleton photo, on display with others at San Juan Islands Museum of Art, May 23 to Aug. 21. (Photo copyright Susan Middleton) From May 23 to August 21, the walls
Team Orcas Wins the Sailing Port Townsend Open
-- from Michele Wiley for Sail Orcas -- Youth Sailing team winners, from the left Wylie Kau, Ronan Kau, McCabe Webb, Jadyn Kopp, Dominick Wareham, William Coe, Maggie Toombs, Axel Greening and Michael Chesher (kneeling) OHS's young team has a very strong finish to the spring season. Nine
Lopez’s Solar for Our Schools Event a Smashing Success
-- from Kelsey Green and Michel Vekved, Solar For Our Schools, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- To the Lopez Community: On Saturday, May 2nd Solar de Mayo (a dinner and benefit concert fundraiser for Solar for Our Schools) was held at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
Find Out about Lyme Disease — Nature’s Dirty Needle
Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Food Co-op Mara Williams, "This book is dedicated to all who have ill for many years and have struggled on a daily basis to get help and feel better against difficult odds. There is hope and you can heal." Mara
Thor Hanson to Speak on The Triumph of Seeds
-- by Michael Riordan -- Thor Hanson, scientist and author A rising star in the literary firmament of the San Juan Islands, author Thor Hanson will be speaking about his most recent book at Episcopal Parish Hall on Thursday, May 14. Orcas gardeners and farmers, as well as
Give Where You Live Update
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live grant catalog is setting new records this year, thanks to the generous contributions of so many friends and neighbors. So far, 58 donors have contributed $106,000 towards the 29 proposals presented this year. Fantastic! The Give
Tansy: Be Gone
-- from Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm, Master Gardeners -- Tansy ragwort is a winter annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is easily recognized by its bright yellow flower heads, with each flower bearing about 13 petals (ray florets), and by
Letter to Editor: Huge Thanks from Montessori
-- from Moriah Armstrong, OMS Board President -- Thank you for coming to the Orcas Montessori School “Beach Party” Fundraiser to benefit the children of Orcas Island. So many contributed to the success of this event we cannot list them all. Their generosity makes it possible for OMS to underwrite many scholarships, keep
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting Focuses on Aging and Alzheimer’s
Dr. Thomas Montine, MD, PhD -- from Madie Murray -- The community is invited on Tuesday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, to learn of the Medical Foundation’s accomplishments during the past year and hear Dr. Thomas Montine, Director of the
Vikings Baseball Last Regular Season Game: GO!
Monday, May 11, 5 p.m., Buck Park -- from Justin Paulsen -- Join the Viking Baseball team at Buck Park this Monday for the final regular season game against Friday Harbor! It is our Senior game and a win would give us great confidence as we head into play offs
Elementary School Closed Due to Flooding
The Orcas Island Elementary School building experienced major flooding over the weekend, and will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 11, according to Cathy Ferran, assistant to district superintendent Eric Webb. The flooding appears to have started (accidentally) upstairs in the custodial closet. Ferran wrote on Facebook, "We will keep you
Ferry Alert: Sunday Sailings Delayed, Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Sunday, May 10 at 4:05 p.m.Due to necessary repairs on the Elwha, the Klahowya and the Sealth will sail the Elwha's scheduled departures for the rest of the day. This cancels the 6:00 pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor, and
Open Letter to OPALCO Board and Members
-- from Chom Graecen -- At the OPALCO Election this year we saw a record voter turnout, 24% compared to around 15% in the past years. The high voter turnout means we members-owners are paying more attention to the business of our co-op. Thank you all who voted. Winnie Adams
Funhouse Job Fair Event
Monday - Thursday, May 18-21, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Orcas Island High School -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- The Funhouse Commons is proud to announce plans for a future Job Fair. In spring of 2016, we will host a full event with speakers, teachers, workshops, and business guests- a full agenda of
Letter to the Editor: Choice Requires Candidates
-- by Ed Sutton -- Well, that was humbling! I was fourth in the voting for the open director positions at OPALCO's Annual Meeting. That is OK, and I do thank the many friends and neighbors who voted for me. I was asked why I ran for a position on
Guest Opinion: Local Teachers Choose To Act, Rather Than Walk-out
Sunday, May 17 12 Noon, Orcas Ferry Landing - Wear Red! -- from Orcas Island Education Foundation-- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) has been in existence for more than 30 years. Our mission is clear and simple: “To secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations for the
