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
Artsmith Offers Workshop and Residency
Apply Now for Feb. 27- March 1 Workshop -- from Orcas Artsmith -- Spend three days at the cusp of spring, and enjoy an infusion of new craft techniques from the hilarious and talented poet, essayist, and self-described Buddhist Boy (from his memoir, Talk Thai: The Adventures of Buddhist Boy)
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning, Financing
Tuesday, February 24, 9 a.m. -- noon, Orcas Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, February 24th from 9
Yakima: Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to operational constraints the Yakima is running 25 minutes late. This will affect the 3:05pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw and Orcas Island. This will also affect the 4:50pm sailing to Orcas and the 4:15pm sailing to Shaw sailings back to Anacortes.
There’s a New Growler on Orcas
-- by Lin McNulty -- A potter at heart, specializing in slipcasting, Philip Shane began to feel the itch of clay between his fingers when Island Hoppin' Brewery opened its doors in September 2012. What do a brewery and clay have to do with each other? Philip was a neighbor
Next Phase of Rosario Master Plan to Begin
Friday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Rosario Mansion Music Room The artistic sketch of the Rosario Master Plan -- from RosarioResort.com -- Our guest rooms have been remodeled, our indoor swimming pool rebuilt, and our new kitchen is now open. returning it to its original location
Did You Know 911 Can Call You?
-- by Lin McNulty -- If you live within this circle, and have a landline, you were alerted by phone of the evacuation order due to a propane leak in the Seaview area. The propane leak on Seaview street today is the first "opportunity" the Department of Emergency
Propane Leak Evacuates Neighborhood
-- by Lin McNulty -- UPDATE: 1:28 P.M. from Bryce Hamilton, FF/PM, Captain/Duty Officer (D-Shift) Propane frost covers the Vanderyacht Propane truck following a break in the line while hooked up to the propane source. Today at approximately 10:01 a.m., a large accidental propane leak was reported through
Land Bank Calls for Poetry Submissions
Deadline for submissions Saturday, February 21 -- from Tanja Williamson -- What inspires you to get outside? In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, the Land Bank invites the community to submit nature-themed poems for a poetry trail! The Land Bank, along with its partners,
GMO-free Future Presentation
Thursday, February 19 6-7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- GMO-Free San Juans is sponsoring a free presentation, "Working Together to Create a GMO-Free Future" with Marney Reynolds & Ken Ankopiantz on Thursday, February 19, 6-7 p.m. at The Co-op Commons (upstairs at the Orcas Food Co-op). Topics
Guest Column: Back When It was Strawberry Fields Forever
-- from Tom Welch -- In support of the Olga Strawberry Council’s “Grand Push to Complete” the Olga Artworks Building, I offer some notes on the history of this iconic structure, and its importance to our community. Whether you know it or not, strawberries play an important role in the
Orcas-Anacortes Sailings All Reserved Today
-- From Washington State Ferries-- Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Feb. 16- Reservation Status - Orcas to Anacortes – Full until 8:25 p.m. For Monday, February 16, reserved vehicle space departing Orcas Island for Anacortes is only available for the 8:25 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. sailings. All other departures are full.
Growler Schedule for the Week: Nada
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of Jan. Feb. 15 -21, 2015. The FCLP tempo is driven by
Dustbunnies Begin Season at Random Howse
Friday, February 20, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Matthew Wallrath -- Hey bunnyhoppers, the Dustbunnies are starting the new season strong with a funky throwdown at Random Howse, with a kitchen now under the tasty direction of Bill Patterson of. Doors at 8 pm, music starts at 9 pm
Orcas Kids Plant for the Planet
-- by Cara Russell and Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=34646] Orcas students become Climate Ambassadors, committed to planting the planet. Twenty-three students from Orcas Island, Kirkland, Enumclaw and Seattle gathered with adult volunteers at Orcas Island School District on Saturday to "Plant for the Planet" and to learn
Tumbling Into Spring at OCS
Tuesday/Thursday, March 3-26, Orcas Christian School -- from Briana Davis -- Spring Tumbling Program at Orcas Christian School Tuesday/Thursday, March 3-26. Cost: $4.00/session or $32 for 8 sessions. Grades K-2 from 3:30-4:15 and Grades 3-6 from 4:15-5:00. To sign up contact the OCS main office. 376-6683. If you are interested
Another New Baby in J pod!
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- Another whale is born to the endangered Orcas, announced on Feb. 12, 2015. Shown here are J19 and J51. Photo courtesy of Dave Ellifrit of the Whale Museum After spending the past two weeks near the west entrance of the
