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
Time to Count the Birds
-- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Yes Martha, there is a San Juan Islands Audubon Christmas Bird Count this year! The holidays are such a busy time of year we chose to do the count when folks are not so busy so mark your calendars for
Orcas Has Talent Rides Again!
Prepare for Jan. 24 at the Grange Orcas loves talent and the dates are set for the 2015 “Orcas Has Talent” shows. Auditions will be held at the Grange on Jan. 24th where a panel of celebrity mentors will select their teams who will advance to the Finals on Feb.7th
State Supreme Court Rules on Three Cases from Orcas
-- from Cathryn Korth, SJC Prosecutors Office -- The Washington Supreme Court issued decisions on three San Juan County cases on December 11. Two cases involved land use appeals by Deer Harbor resident Michael Durland. The third case involved a ten-year-old rape case that received a fresh look due to
Jazzin’ With the Classics for Christmas
Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- A Baroque and Jazz Christmas Concert! Emmanuel Episcopal Parish and Music at Emmanuel presents the eighth annual YULETIDE BAROQUE & BEYOND, for the third year in a row subtitled, JAZZIN' WITH THE CLASSICS
Here it Comes: Reservations and New Winter Schedule
Winter sailing schedule starts Dec. 28, reservations now available to San Juan Islands -- from Washington State Ferries -- Seasonal service adjustments and the start of vehicle reservations to the San Juan Islands usher in the 2015 Washington State Ferries winter sailing schedule beginning Sunday, Dec. 28. New for 2015,
Do the Polar Bear Plunge 2015 : Disco Dive
Polar Bear Plunge 2015 : Disco Dive -- by Martin Taylor -- Be Orcas and be alive on New Year’s Day 2015! Revel in a wonderful Orcas Tradition: Orcas Island Rowing's “Polar Bear Plunge.” Residents and visitors alike charge headlong into Cascade Lake en masse. Within a few
Have Yourself a Merry Christmas — Traditional or Otherwise!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Those of us Boomers, born 1946-1964, can’t help but have had an “ideal”, Norman Rockwell-Donna Reed Christmas image burnished in our memory of what Christmas celebration is all about – family, faith, and festivities. But for my family, Christmas is different every year, and the
Park and Recreation Seeks Program Coordinator
-- from Marcia West -- This is a permanent part-time position averaging 25 hours per week. The position includes a wide range of programing and administrative tasks and requires coordination with volunteer coaches and instructors. The Program Coordinator must have strong organizational, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of local
The Christmas Story in Music with Susan Osborn
-- by Margie Doyle -- Susan Osborn Densmore's time-honored Victorian Valley Chapel performances return next week Susan Osborn will once again open the Victorian Valley Chapel to islanders to experience the music and message of Christmas, beginning next Monday, December 22. She has a deep love of Christmas
Letter to Editor: The Place at Cayou Cove to Close
But the Binfords will stay -- from Charles & Valerie Binford -- After 18 years of serving our many guests from around the world, The Place At Cayou Cove is closing its doors. The time has come for Valerie and Charles to have a vacation of their own. The list
Guest Column: Happy Holidays and the “Elephant in the Room”
You Can Help the Nels Moulton-Cathy Faulkner Family -- by Cathy Faulkner -- Cathy Faulkner, Nels Moulton, and son Trevor (Note: Below is an excerpt of a recent post on giveforward.com providing an update on Nelson Moulton who suffered a brain bleed on October 7th. If you would
Michele Wiley Expands Insurance Business
Michele Wiley at the Harvest Feast this October. -- by Margie Doyle , updated Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.-- Michele Wiley -- island daughter, committed community volunteer and successful businesswoman -- has moved three doors down from her former office to Suite 106 as her insurance business continues
Gathering in Light
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., 128 Scenic Lane -- from David Lutz -- Join us for a weekly Gathering of Light to explore knowledge and techniques for deep awakening. Experience a direct route to fulfillment, inner peace, and loving, expanded awareness. We will learn ancient, and potent meditation techniques, and supporting knowledge
Fire Chief’s Report: November 1-30, 2014
-- from Kevin O'Brien, OIFR Chief -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR
Buy a Bunch of Raffle Tickets to Support Youth Wrestling
-- by Lin McNulty -- Local boys and girls age 5-18 have been wrestling each other on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m, at Camp Orkila since 2011. After hearing from kids who thought a wrestling club would be "awesome," Orcas Island Wresting Club was founded by Tom Gossett
Sen. Ranker No. 2 Democrat on Ways & Means Committee
-- from Aaron Wasser -- On Thursday at the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus Reorganization, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, was re-elected by his peers as the No. 2 Democrat on the Senate’s powerful Ways and Means Committee. Ranker, who served in the same role during the 2014 legislative
