Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Letter to the Editor: Trust in Community Appreciated
-- by Margot Shaw -- Our trust is sometimes shaken. On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items again in my possession, thanks to islanders who spotted them while going about their own
Crime Spree Town Hall next Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Rick Hughes has arranged a Town Hall meeting to discuss the recent crime wave on Orcas Island. He will be joined by Sheriff' Rob Nou. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the
Southern Resident Female Orca Found Dead in Georgia Strait
-- from Center for Whale Research -- A deceased orca was found earlier today [Thursday, December 4] near Courtenay, BC in northwest Georgia Strait and was identified as 18-year old J32, known as Rhapsody. Photos sent by Canada's Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans were identified by Ken Balcomb at the
The Barbaras Meet for the Inaugural St. Barbara’s Tea
-- by Margie Doyle -- They're everywhere! A bevy of Barbaras gather at Barbara Bentley's beckoning. (Barbara [Bentley!] is second from the left and featured at the beginning of this story) On Thursday, December 4, Barbara Bentley convened the numerous Barbaras of Orcas Island to her home on Buck
Santa Coming to Deer Harbor
-- from Irene McKinley -- Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor! Greet Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on December 6. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club to get a special gift from Santa. Cookies, cider and fun for all!
Orcas Christian School Hosts Christmas Breakfast Gathering
The Orcas Christian School invites all to a Free Community Breakfast this Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. On the menu will be Egg Strata, Pancakes,Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, and Hot Drinks, served in the Orcas Christian School Cafeteria, off Enchanted Forest Road between Lovers Lane and North
Friends of the Library Host Traditional Tea
Saturday December 6, Noon to 3 p.m. at the Public Library Lois Cornell serves tea to Rusty Diggs at the Friends of the Orcas Library Holiday Tea. Ida Rae McDonald looks on. Friends of the Library invite all to the 53rd Annual Silver Tea, on Saturday December 6th,
The Spirit of Giving Grows in the Garden
-- by Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club announces its annual Christmas Tea for December 10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Everyone brings a sweet or savory treat. There will be the Silver Tea Service and centerpieces from the Nest. Barbara and David
OPALCO Announces Internet Pilot Projects & Staff
-- from Suzanne Olson -- At the October meeting of OPALCO’s Board of Directors, it was announced that Island Network will be re-created as a new entity and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co-op to provide Internet services. Gerry Lawlor has been hired as Manager of the new entity along with
The Nutcracker Burlesque Returns!
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 and 10 p.m. at the Seaview Theater Members of Corps de Burlesque perform (from www.landofthesweets.com ) Looking for a little Christmas cheer mixed with glitter, flesh colored pantyhose, and nudgingly bawdy dance moves? This Saturday evening, there will be two performance of “Land
10th Annual PlayFest Submissions Now Being Accepted!
--From Cara Russell and The Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- PlayFest 2014 The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. Whether you are a seasoned playwright or have always wanted to give it a try, we’d love to consider
Booster Club Hoop Shoot One Week Away
Wednesday, December 10, 6 p.m., Orcas School -- from Justin Paulsen -- Time to lace up your Chuck Taylors and start working on your free throws because the Orcas Island Booster Club Annual Hoop Shoot is just around the corner! Wednesday December 10 at 6:00 pm, all of your favorite
Bach, Sousa, and Santa!
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Just a reminder that the Orcas High School Strings and Band, along with the combined Orcas Youth Orchestra will be presenting a performance at Orcas Center this Thursday at 7 p.m. The concert is free and the community is invited. The High School Strings will
Orcas School Board Vacancy
-- from Catherine M. Ferran, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent -- At their meeting of November 25, 2014, The Orcas Island School Board accepted the resignation of Board Member, Greg White (At Large Position #5 previously held by Jim Sullivan). The appointment would remain effective until the November 2015 election barring
Letter to the Editor: Help Match Odd Fellows’ Solar Projects Grant
-- by Michel Vekved -- An Enchanted Evening Dinner is this Saturday in connection with Solar for Our Schools. Tickets are $25 and available at Darvills and Orcas Island Food Co-op. Join us for a four course dinner with the lively Crow Valley String Band. Students are volunteering their time to serve
OIFR Responds to Fully-Engulfed Cabin Fire
-- from Pat Ayers, OIFR -- At approximately 8:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2014, Orcas Island firefighters responded to reports of a large fire with dark smoke in the area of Mt Woolard. Arriving responders found an approximate 1200 square foot single story log cabin fully engulfed in flames
