Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
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
Significant Parking Changes Underway at Eastsound Airport
-- from Anthony Simpson -- The Eastsound Airport has started a project to rehabilitate the large parking lot north of the terminal. This project will be completed in phases and includes reversing the flow of the parking lot. This is a significant change that was undertaken to facilitate access to
Former Whidbey Resident Eagle Seen in Vancouver, B.C
-- from Anthony Popp, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- (Photo used by permission of Christin Sasse.) An eagle captured at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field under the Bird Air Strike Hazard Program and released over 150 miles south of the base in April 2012
Sen. Ranker Proposes Preemptive Ban on Using Whales for Entertainment Purposes
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Sen. Kevin Ranker says the only way whales, dolphins and porpoises should be viewed is in their natural habitat. Ranker, a Democrat from Orcas Island and the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5666, testified to his legislation in the Senate’s Natural Resources & Parks Committee
Plant for the Planet Coming to Orcas
Saturday, February 14, 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Elementary School --from Adrienne Reed -- Across the country, kids "Plant for the Planet" -- here with writer and activist Bill McKibben Plant for the Planet is coming to Orcas Island on Saturday, February 14, for a valuable
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, February 11 2015, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center -- from Wesley Heinmiller -- Agenda 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Chair will recognize public attendees. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions. Chair will recognize speakers. Old Business:
