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
Pancake Dinner on Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday, February 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from LuAnn Pamatian -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church is having its Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on February 17 from 5:30-7pm in the Parish Hall. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent begins in the Christian calendar. Traditionally, people
Fireside Chat at Peace Island Medical Center: Diabetes
Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4-5 p.m. at Peace Island Medical Center, Friday Harbor -- from Amy Cloud for Peace Health -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is hosting a series of free, public community education “Fireside Chats” as part of its new
Orcas Teens Raising Funds for Service Trip
Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Island Market -- from Lisa Bronn -- Orcas Teens is raising money for a one-week Spring Break Service Trip to Spokane in April. They will be selling beautifully Wrapped baked goods and candies suitable for gift giving, as well as treats to eat
Mark Your Calendars: Fidelis Flea Market
Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, West Sound Community Hall -- from Margot Shaw -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS……...Bring your money and get your Exchange fix this Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall, on Deer Harbor Road. Anything you need, or don’t
Garden Club and Library Bring “Wild Side” Author
Eating on the Wild Side author Jo Robinson comes to Orcas Island -- from the Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Garden Club and the Orcas Island Public Library join to bring Jo Robinson, author of the New York Times Bestseller Eating on the Wild Side: The
Mama Won’t Fly Coming to Grange
February 20-21, 27-28 and March 6,7,8, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce seven performances of the rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy “Mama Won’t Fly.” What happens when Norleen’s son, Walker, is getting married in California and mama lives in
Letter to the Editor: The Kids Are Leading the Way
-- by Adrienne Reed, of Plant for the Planet -- Plant for the Planet is coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, February 14th for a free Climate Ambassador training of youth ages 8-14, from 9 a.m. until 5:30.at Orcas Island Elementary School in the Gymnasium. Parents are optional and welcome, but
State Health Services Van Coming to Orcas
Tuesday/Wednesday, February 10/11 from 9 am - 5 pm at Community Church The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on Tuesday and Wednesday. The DSHS van includes a reception area, interview stations, a sun shade for protection from the elements
John Steward: Business Head, Farming Heart
Healthy, beautiful produce at the Maple Rock Farm stand at Odd Fellows Hall. "Something good is happening here in our own neighborhoods that we can support right now." -- by Margie Doyle -- John Steward, owner of Maple Rock Farm, works every day with his head and his
Free Fiesta Dinner at OCS
Tuesday, February 10, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Anna Vast -- You are invited on Tuesday, February 10 to a Valentine's Fiesta Feast at the Orcas Christian School from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The menu for this free community meal includes cheese enchiladas, burritos, Spanish rice, refried beans, black
Letter to Editor: Artworks Worthy of Support
-- from Emily Reed Geyman -- The Olga Artworks Building is a unique part of the art community of Orcas and of all the San Juan Islands. The tragic fire created major financial concerns and a shortfall of more than $100,000 required to build a cafe approved by the health
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes are better with supportive persons/families and groups providing encouragement. We are
Ag Summit on Lopez End of Feb
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juans Visitors Bureau -- Agricultural Summit on Lopez Island Feb. 27 The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2015 will take place on Lopez Island, February 27 & 28. Keynote Speakers include food writer and visionary Gary Nabhan and award-winning author of
Orcas Has Talent: And the Winners Are…
--by Cara Russell-- [metaslider id=34502] The winners are: • 1st Place: Stormy Hildreth ($500) • 2nd Place: Carl Burger ($200) • 3rd Place: Michael Harlow ($100) Orcas Has Talent has sold out every single year, for the last 10 years. And for their 10th anniversary, new talent, new names and
OLF Flight Operations Schedule For the Week
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer NAS Whidbey -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of Feb. 8 -14, 2015. The FCLP tempo is driven by the
Of Mice and Men from Broadway to Orcas Center
Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice and Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. This
