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
Governor Declares Moment of Loudness
-- from Jamie Smith, Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- The governor today issued a proclamation calling on Washington’s 7 million 12s to join in a Moment of LOUDNESS tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at noon in support of the Seattle Seahawks. The governor invites anyone who wants to participate in
Cha Cha This Month
Monday, February 2, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Feb 2 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Cha Cha and a review of Salsa. Instruction will begin
Supplies are Limited, So Order Native Plants Now
Native Plant Sale and Expo, March 21st -- from Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener Foundation -- The Master Gardener Foundation and the San Juan Islands Conservation District bring you the 2015 Annual Native Plant Sale and Expo. Pre-ordered plants pick-up will be March 21st on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands
Nothing But Quiet From NAS Whidbey This 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 Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2015. The FCLP tempo is driven
Book Reviews: Maurine Talks Memoirs
-- by Maurine Barnett, from MaurineTalksBooks.com -- This month, reviewer Maurine Barnett presents her choices for memorable biographies and memoirs. A selection from this month: Of all the genres one could read, biography and memoir has to be my favorite. There is nothing quite so fascinating to me as someone
A Huge Thanks from the Food Bank
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- All year long, many Island businesses and individuals hold events or have programs that benefit the Orcas Island Food Bank. Some examples: the Random Howse Food Bank Benefit in May and Kid’s Life Orcas Campus making Easter bags that were delivered
Pregnant Lopez Woman Gets Help from NAS Whidbey
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) early Tuesday morning for a woman from Lopez Island with pregnancy complications. The SAR crew of five took off at about 4
The Time Travelers Perform “Green Fields of America”
Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Martin Arnold -- America’s rich history comes alive in this unique performance that weaves together storytelling and folk music against a backdrop of original artwork inspired by the titles of early American and Celtic fiddle tunes. Traditional
SJC Board of Health Adopts Patient’s Bill of Rights
-- from Communications, San Juan County -- San Juan County’s Board of Health adopted a revised Patient Bill of Rights at their regularly scheduled Board meeting December 19, 2014. The Patient Bill of Rights was generated to address concerns expressed by county residents regarding the delivery of health care services
Orcas Has Talent Shines In Junior Competition
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=34242] Stars cut out of cardboard, sparkling in blue, gold, and silver glitter, made the stage at the Grange an ideal setting for the 10th Annual Orcas Has Talent Junior Auditions that were held on Saturday, January 24, 2015. At 2pm, six young acts
Across the Universe with Rock on the Rock Choirs
First rehearsals Thursday, Jan. 29 at 3:30 p.m. for kids, 5 p.m. for adults at Orcas Center -- by Grace McCune -- Returning to the Orcas Center is the next series of children and adult “Rock on the Rock” choirs for 2015. These choirs, which will culminate into a musical
Tales of Hoffman Streams Next Sunday
Sunday, February, 1 pm., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- The revival of Broadway’s multiple Tony winner Barlett Sher’s exciting and innovative production of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, (Tales of Hoffman) streams live from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center Sunday, February at 1:00 pm. The magnetic
Show Up and Show Your Colors
Friday, January 30, 12:30 p.m., Lower Tavern lot -- by Lin McNulty -- It's time for 12th Man Fever to show its face as the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday February 1. And on Orcas, that fever is strong and contagious. Whether
Friday is Big Game Day at Orcas High School!
Friday, January 30, starting at 2 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Justin Paulsen -- Start your sports weekend off early by joining the Orcas Vikings and the Orcas Island Booster Club for "Viking Blue Friday". The event will be dedicated to celebrating and honoring our amazing community and everything
Sailor’s Book Tour Brings Her to Orcas
Monday, February 2, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Michele Wiley -- Susan Scott, a marine life columnist for the Honolulu Star and author of six books about nature in Hawaii, will be giving a talk on her latest adventure “Sailing to Palmyra: A novice sailor finds meaning in
Wenatchee Mariachi Band to Play Orcas Center
Saturday, January 31, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band from Wenatchee that has played at Seattle Seahawks and Mariners games and shared the stage with the Grammy Award-winning Los Tigros del Norte. The group returns to Orcas Center
