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
New L-Pod Baby Shows Off for the Cameras
-- by Lin McNulty -- Last Wednesday, February 25, crews from NOAA were able to film the new L-pod baby orca, at that point less than a week old. Mama and baby were filmed off the Washington coast near Westport. Select video of L121 (gender still unknown, and as yet
Can Dogs Detect Cancer in Humans?
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support Group will meet on March 12th in the Fireside Room at Orcas Island Community Church at 5 to 6 p.m. There will be a discussion about new cancer treatments and a video about using dogs for cancer detection in humans. There will also
Introducing “Orcas Currents”
New Speaker Series on Science, Technology and Culture -- by Michael Riordan -- Orcas Island needs a series of public lectures, seminars and workshops reaching the broadest possible audiences and appealing to the wide diversity of people who live and work here. In recent months, a group of islanders has
Understanding Dementia: A Community Education Opportunity
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Understanding Dementia will provide a basic understanding of dementing illnesses and teach you how to interact and communicate with people with whom you live, work, and play. You will discover how the most common type
Eastsound Lights? Sidewalks? Zoning? EPRC Up to its Elbows
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets the first Thursday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Its next meeting is March 5. It is an advisory committee for the County, and its members are appointed by the County
Retreat: In Search of the Face of God
Saturday & Sunday, March 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Morningstar Farm -- from Berto Gándara-Perea -- Retreat: In Search of the Face of God: Deepening our Images of the Divine During this Lenten season of cleansing, we’ll take this weekend to contemplate imagery, iconography, holy symbolism and our unique relationships with
Donate Items for Granny’s Attic Sale
Drop-off: Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Senior Center, March 17 - April 21 -- from Jami Mitchell -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items for
San Juan County and Union Strike New 3-Year Contract Deal
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County and Local 1849 (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) have settled on a collective bargaining agreement for the years 2015-2017. Union membership overwhelmingly ratified the contract on Friday, February 27, and the County Council promptly followed suit by
What If We Had an Oil Spill?
Saturday, March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor (shuttle service available) -- from the Northwest Straits Foundation -- Residents of the San Juan Islands who are concerned about oil spills along the coastline are invited to a community workshop on oil spill response and readiness sponsored by
Larsen Hails Passage of DHS Funding Bill
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, hailed House passage today of a clean bill that will keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) open through September 30, 2015. Larsen voted in favor of the bill, after calling multiple times for Republicans to allow a vote on a
Nominate a Good Steward
-- from Julia Vouri, Coordinator, Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices? Here
Sen. Ranker: Transportation Plan Shouldn’t Come at the Expense of Kids or Environment
-- from Aaron Wasser -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released the statement below following the passage of a statewide transportation plan Monday from the State Senate: “There is no doubt that every corner of our state is in dire need of transportation investments. That is not up for debate.
San Juan County Retires Solid Waste Debt Early
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Council authorized the re-payment of a limited tax general obligation bond at its February 24, 2015 meeting. The bond, secured in 2012, in the amount of $810,000, was necessary to provide operational funding for the solid waste utility, and
Co-op Commons Presents The Primal Roots of What Ails Us
Friday, March 6, 5-7 p.m., Co-op Commons (upstairs at the Co-op) -- from Regina Zwilling -- An evening of cutting-edge science, earth-based, feminine wisdom, inspiration and vision, Suzanne Arms, award-winning speaker and author will present The Keys to Personal & Societal Healing and a Sustainable Future…The Primal Roots of What
Guest Column: Winds Make Cherry Point a Terrible Place for a Coal Terminal
-- by Michael Riordan for Whatcomwatch.org -- Strong winter winds at Cherry Point blow from the northeast and southeast making Cherry Point a hazardous site for a coal terminal From a meteorologist’s perspective, Cherry Point is a terrible site for a coal terminal, for it endures some of
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Free Concert
Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Joyce Stone -- All are invited to attend a special Sunday afternoon concert on Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 featuring Monique Mead, violin, and Adam Stern, piano. Admission is free, and music students and music lovers of all ages are
