Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Orcas Montessori School Spring Auction ~ “Wave of The Future”
Saturday, April 11, 6 - 9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Jennifer Vollmer -- Calling all surfers, swimmers, and beachcombers! Please join us for the Orcas Montessori School’s annual auction celebration, “Wave of The Future,” Saturday April 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Random Howse. Come dressed in your finest beach attire! Next
Clay Café at Odd Fellows
Saturday, April 4, 2 - 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Penny Sharp Sky -- A-OK--Art for Orcas Kids, presents the second “Clay Café”! This is an opportunity for children and grown-ups alike to enjoy an art afternoon creating beautiful ceramics and at the same time, supporting the art
Samish Land in Skagit & San Juan Counties Would Receive Permanent Protection With Larsen Legislation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- About 97 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties would be permanently protected because of legislation that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has introduced. The Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015 would put the land, currently owned by the Samish
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying shock treatment. Electricity prices are going up to the point where some may no long
Orcas Island Historical Society to Host Family Dinner
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Join us on the evening of Saturday, March 28th for "Dragons or Dinosaurs? Myth or Reality?" a fun-filled night of food, friends and Dinosaurs! Bring your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews, to learn about Dinosaurs and their eggs. The evening will
Emmanuel Parish Invites All to Holy Week Services
- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth and Church, photo courtesy of Cheryl Danskin Please join us at Emmanuel Parish for services during Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday service on April 2 will begin in the Parish Hall at 5:30 pm with a light meal (potluck:
April Concert “Goldberg Variations” with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane
Call soon – almost sold out! -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Jeffrey Kahane at the piano. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is proud to announce internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Kahane in a special Salon Concert Friday, April 17th at 6 p.m. Kahane will
Epic Film, Beyond the Beautiful Forevers, to Stream
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Give yourselves the gift of theater on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center when Pulitzer Prize winner Kathryn Boo’s book Beyond the Beautiful Forevers is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement Orcas Road Improvements Prune Alley Complete Street Improvements Orcas Village Park & Ride Non-Motorized Safety
Reprise: When Your Life Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- (Orcas Issues has had several comments in recent weeks asking about Thayne and Chris Hamilton and their cause, first posted on Dec. 1, 2013. In response to the comments, we're re-publishing this article, and directing potential contributors to: www.gofundme.com/thaynehamilton ) Thayne Hamilton, with a
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on
Larsen Recognizes Community’s Hard Work As San Juan Monument Turns Two
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today recognized the two-year anniversary of the San Juan Islands National Monument designation by applauding the hard work of the community and the partnerships that made the monument a reality, as well as noting the importance of conserving lands and waters.
March Turtleback March a Great Experience
-- from Tanja Williamson -- [metaslider id=35384] It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21st, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! Over 90 people, from ages five to sixty five, met at the park’s south trailhead and climbed aboard the Camp Orkila bus
FH Altercation Results in Stabbing, Arrest
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On March 23, 2015 at approximately 6:05 pm a 911 call was placed to the Sheriff’s Office to report an assault. Two Friday Harbor men got into an altercation and one was stabbed with a knife. The victim was airlifted to Harbor View Medical
Calling All Metal Workers
For Orcas Center Art Show -- from Andrea Hendrick -- You are invited to show your art - anything made of metal or a combination of metal and ? - in the Orcas Center Lobby throughout the month of April. Works suitable to be hung on, or placed next to
Hunt Easter Eggs at Deer Harbor
-- from the Deer Harbor Women's Auxiliary -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary and the Deer Harbor Inn are hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5. It starts at 1 p.m. Kids up to 12 years old should arrive on time so you don’t miss the fun
