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
A Lovely Valentine’s Tea with the Montessori Kids
-- by Margie Doyle -- Maybe shy, but totally charming, the Montessori kids entertain at their Valentine's Tea The 20 students at Orcas Montessori School threw a Valentine's Tea for parents and friends on Friday, Feb. 13 that would put the Queen to shame. Dressed like lords and
History Lives Here! The Museum’s Calendar
-- from Maggie Vinson of the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- The Orcas Island Historical Museum on North Beach Road, open Wednesday through Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Family Dinner Night, Smugglers Island, History Matinees and Heritage Festival highlight the year for the Orcas Island Historical Museum.
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Release New CD
Saturday, February 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Anita Orne -- Too late for Christmas, just missed Valentine's day, so come enjoy and buy some music just for music's sake! Join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys as they celebrate the release of their third CD - Beet
New San Juan Islands Art Museum Opens
New San Juan Islands Art Museum's official opening on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 The San Juan Islands Museum of Art opens at 4p.m., Saturday, February 14 to the public. World renowned glass artist William Morris’s work is in two of the galleries. The other gallery has the work
You, Too, Can Draw
Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6, 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m, Olga Community Center Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6 Caroline Buchanan will teach those who have always wanted to draw but fear they don’t have the “talent” that they, too, can draw. Whether for sketching on trips or just enjoying being
Ash Wednesday Services at Emmanuel
Wednesday, February 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Emmanuel Parish -- from Lisa Heisinger -- Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will open its sanctuary on Ash Wednesday, February 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and clergy will be available to offer a simple lenten prayer and the imposition of ashes for
OIFR Honors New Volunteer Grads
-- from Mindy Kayl, OIFR Volunteer Coordinator -- Shown from left to right:Chief Kevin O’Brien, R.J. Myers, David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Paul Carrick, Tony Simpson, John Ahrens, Annalies Schuh, Capt. Chad Kimple and Assistant Chief Miklos Preysz Orcas Island Fire and Rescue welcomed our new firefighters
History Matinee: The Remarkable Murrow Brothers
Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Edward R. Murrow, flanked by his older brothers Lacey and Dewey The Remarkable Murrow Brothers -- Lacey, Dewey, and Edward -- came to Bow, in the Skagit Valley, from North Carolina as children. They all attended Washington
Susan Osborn Sings with Kentaro Kihara
Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Rosario Songhouse presents Susan Osborn and pianist Kentaro Kihara from Japan in a special Valentine Concert Friday February 13, at 7:30 p.m.in the Music Room at Rosario Resort and Spa. All seats are $15 at the door. The duo will featuring love songs,
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters Celebrates Anniversary
-- from Diane Martindale, President, the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- February 14th marks our 95th anniversary of the oldest non-partisan voter registration organization in the U.S. -- the League of Women Voters. After a struggle of more than 50 years Washington women won the
Orcas Island Yacht Club a Busy, Fun-Loving Group
-- by Lin McNulty -- Maura O'Neill, Orcas Yacht Club Commodore. Founded in 1956, Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) is one of the most active yacht clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Do not be put off, however, by the word "yacht." While the largest yacht in the club
Odd Fellows Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Saturday, February 14, 8 p.m. - midnight, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- The Odd Fellows will be holding a Valentine Dance on Feb 14 from 8 pm until midnight at the Odd Fellows Hall. The music will be provided by DJ Bruce Pavitt and will cater to
Health Department Urges SJC Residents to Confirm Their Immunizations
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The U.S. is currently experiencing outbreaks of measles, mumps and pertussis (whooping cough), including cases reported in Washington State. While no cases related to the current outbreaks have been reported in San Juan County, San Juan County Health & Community Services encourages individuals and
Iolanta, Duke Bluebeard’s Castle Stream in Double Bill
Sunday, February 15, 1 p.m.., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- On the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of an intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale Iolanta, followed by Bela
County Officials Seek Permanent Tourism Funding from State Legislature
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan County Visitors Bureau -- Here are a few facts about San Juan County and Washington State that not everyone knows: · Tourism is the fourth largest industry in San Juan County and Washington State · Washington in the only state in the U.S. that
It’s Viking Basketball Playoff Time!
Saturday, February 14 7 p.m. & Wednesday, February 18, 4 p.m, Orcas High School -- from Justin Paulsen -- The Orcas Vikings and the Orcas Booster Club invite all of Orcas Island to come cheer on the Viking Basketball teams as they head into playoff action! The Viking Men hit
