Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Join Transformational Experiences Group
--from Rosie Kuhn -- [After an initial meeting of those who've explored their spiritual transformative experiences (STE)], we have set up an opportunity to meet for a potluck, thanks to Marj and Fred Franke who will be hosting this event in their home in Eastsound. If you can, please set
“Weekend Packs for Kids” in Need of Grocery Bags
-- from Cathy Faulkner, Orcas PTSA -- Due to the demand of this vital program, donations of Grocery bags are needed. The Weekend Packs for Kids program prepares child-friendly bags of food for children who have little to eat over the weekend. Over 50 grocery bags are needed each week.
Weight Watchers Changes to Monday Nights
-- from Carol Kulminski -- After two years of meeting on Saturdays, Weight Watchers will be changing to Monday nights starting on February 9th. Our committed members have had to juggle going off-island, family time, and island events to come to meetings. We are very excited to offer this
Letter to Editor: Wenatchee Mariachi a Smash!
-- from Karen D. Ritter -- On Saturday January 31st we had the privilege of attending the Mariachi Huenachi of Wenatchee concert at the Orcas Center. This was a magnificent performance of 34 high school students who have invested hundreds of hours of their time in rehearsals for concerts that
Competition Showcases Orcas Talent
"That's one hot round of people screaming for you" -- by Margie Doyle -- Donna Laslo In its 10th year, "Orcas Has Talent" brings the best of local performances to the Orcas Center stage this Saturday night. (Remember! It starts at 6:30 p.m.!) [Emmy Carter, Paris Wilson and
Orcas Cellist Picked by Boston Symphony
-- from Peter Dobrin, Inquirer Classical Music Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer -- Orcas Islander Oliver Aldort. Photo: Philadelphia Inquirer Cellist Oliver Aldort remembers being struck by a particular quality of the Boston Symphony Orchestra while playing in the ensemble as a 17-year-old student at the Tanglewood Institute. "I had
NAS Whidbey to the Rescue Again
-- 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) late Friday night for a Lopez Island woman in possible cardiac arrest. The SAR crew of five took off at about 9:30
Lahari Kicks Off 2015 Caregiver Training Series
Free Training on Thursday, February 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Dennis King, Lahari -- Caregivers are the bedrock of delivering services that foster “aging in community”. Lahari believes that Orcas residents who require caregiver assistance with daily living deserve well-trained caregivers. We also
Bingo for Kaleidoscope Starts Up Again
B-I-N-G-O!!! This Thursday, February 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Concessions are Available, 50¢ per game, split the pot winnings. In 1991 Kaleidoscope evolved from a grass roots effort in the Orcas Island community to fulfill a critical need for child care. Orcas Daycare Association
Guest Editorial: The Little Building That Could…
Putting the final touches on the beautiful wood floor in the Upstairs Gallery --by Madie Murray, Olga Strawberry Council Board Member-- There’s no time like the present when the present is all you have. It’s a horrible time to be asking for money with Holiday and year-end expenses
LWV Meeting to Show How Gov’t Works
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Do you know how local government works? Do you care? One way or another, we all have to interact with our local government agencies at some time. Here is your opportunity to learn how it all works. On
Impressive Annual Bird Count This Year
-- by Barb Jensen, President of the San Juans Islands Audubon Society -- The numbers for the 2014 Christmas Bird Count and the numbers are impressive. There were 25 groups that went out with a total of 75 people and 18 feeder watchers and two people went owling besides their
Jonathan White Speaks on “The Ocean’s Dance with the Moon”
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the SeaDoc Society -- The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila Present "Tides: The Ocean's Dance With the Moon" on Tuesday, Feb. 10 with local author Jonathan White. The free lecture starts at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall, Eastsound.
Winter Poem: February Prayer
--by Susan Osborn -- Grant me this day For rain for the grey Love for the dormant, love for the brown Love for the dark seed under the ground The silence. the cold, the frozen, the old When beauty seems hidden and the light has withdrawn Grant me the grace
Monday: InterIsland Ferry Out of Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Update Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. The inter-island vessel Klahowya is out of service for the rest of the day due to operational constraints. The 2:10pm Anacortes/Friday Harbor is delayed 35-40 minutes. The westbound 3:05 p.m. sailing from Anacortes will stop at all islands
OPALCO Rate Increase Examined
-- by Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning in February, electric rates are going up. Residential members with average energy usage will see their OPALCO bill go up about $10/month. The rate increase is based on a number of factors, primarily making sure our revenue is adequate to meet budgeted
