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
Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart to Speak on Threat of Asteroid Impacts
Wednesday, November 19 5:30 p.m., at the Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Michael Riordan -- Rusty Schweickart This Wednesday Apollo 9 astronaut Russell L. “Rusty” Schweickart will visit Orcas Island to deliver a seminar about the dangers of asteroid impacts. Such a “near-Earth object” (NEO) exploded in the
The Gallery to Hang New Show
NEW SHOW AT THE GALLERY STARTING NOVEMBER 15th -- from Kathy Youngren -- THE GALLERY is hanging a new show of small paintings. The sizes are perfect for holiday gift giving and the prices are very affordable. Consider giving a small painting by a local artist as a Christmas gift
Explore the “Familiar Distance” of Home
-- a review by Leif -- [metaslider id=33004] Orcas has talent! Always on a quest to find new ways to showcase Orcas’ amazing drama resources, Actors Theater has enticed local playwrights to create three new one-act plays for local talent around a central theme. Bravo. Have you ever wondered about
Historical Museum Starts Book Club
The Orcas Island Historical Museum is starting its own Book Club! The first meeting is on Tuesday, November 18 at 3 p.m. in the Museum Office and all are welcome to join the group! Maggie Vinson, Museum Office Manager, is very excited about the books that have already made the
Token Herb Opens for Pot Sales
--by Margie Doyle -- Token Herb opens at Country Corner Theron Soderlund, owner of Country Corner, formally opened the doors today of Token Herb, the fully-licensed marijuana retail outlet on Orcas Island. Token Herb is on the south side of the Country Corner building, and was formerly occupied
Fish Habitat Will Be Restored at Orcas Pocket Beach
--- from Katie Fleming for the Friends of the San Juans -- State Salmon Recovery Funding Board review panel members visit the pocket beach restoration site in June 2014 Pocket beaches, those small beaches located between rocky headlands that play such a prominent role in the character of
Orcas Playwrights Debut Three Works
"Familiar Distance" opens Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Actors Theatre of Orcas Island In the words of Gillian Smith, "Three fresh, delicious, handcrafted, artisanal, homebrewed plays, by Lin McNulty, James Wolf and Michele Griskey," will open for a two weekend run at the Grange
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Line-up
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Friday Night Films The Joy of Air (Canada, 2013, 4 min), Bryan Smith, Fitz Cahall Leave the ground beneath your feet, Rise up, your inner legend greet. A body in motion – Twisting, turning,
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 8:15 A.M., Lopez Fire Hall -- from Bev Madden, OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, November 20 at the Lopez Fire Hall, 2228 Fisherman Bay Road. The meeting will begin at 8:15 a.m. All members are welcome to attend.
Round the County Sailboat Race — in its 27th Year!
-- by Betsy Wareham -- Round the County Race. Photo courtesy of Stephen Hulley, Rear Commodore, Orcas Island Yacht Club This year marked the 27th year of the Round the County Sailboat race. Sponsored by Friday Harbor Sailing Club and the Orcas Island Yacht Club, this two day
What if Those War Nightmares Could Go Away?
Michael Elder, MFT -- by Lin McNulty -- Whether you are in favor of war or not does not matter. We have an obligation in America to take care of those who served. Filling in the gap between no help at all and the bureaucratic bumble that is
Odd Fellows Need Turkey Cookers
-- from Bill Gincig -- UPDATE: Sunday, November 16. All the required turkey cookers have volunteered! How would you like to help out with the Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Dinner? We are in need of some people who would like to volunteer to cook some Turkeys and make some stuffing. The
Photography in the Garden Through the Seasons
November 19, at 10 a.m. in the Orcas Center -- by Jan Jacobson -- Orcas Island Garden Club presents “Photography in the Garden Through the Seasons,” with Mark Turner. A Bellingham resident and graduate in Photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Mark has published in Garden Design, Sunset, Horticulture,
The Orcas Island Education Foundation — Working for Our Schools
-- from Janet Brownell, President, OIEF -- Brook Meinhardt prepares to teach students about color Earlier this year, the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) celebrated its 30th Anniversary. Even with 30 years under its belt, the impact of OIEF and its donors is not always visible to the
Weight Watchers and the Holidays? Perfect Combination
-- by Carol Kulminski -- As we enter the holiday season, Weight Watchers on Orcas wants to invite you to join a group of people who have changed their relationship to food for good and are learning new strategies to continue their success into the New Year. Here are some recent
Larsen Underscores Commitment to Veterans and Members of the Military
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- After meeting with veterans at a series of roundtables and events across the Second District over the last week, Rep. Rick Larsen expressed his ongoing commitment this Veterans Day to ensuring those who have served in the U.S. military are able
