Here’s a thought…
“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
SAMUEL ADAMS
All Invited to Exhibit Photography at Orcas Center in December
-- Open to all Orcas Photographers -- from Martin Taylor -- There will be a photography show at the Orcas Center in December. Work will be hung in the lobby and the Madrona Room. The show's theme is “Life on Orcas.” All Orcas Island photographers are invited to submit work
Actors Theater Showcases Orcas Playwrights in “Familiar Distance”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas playwrights Michele Griskey, Lin McNulty and James Wolf have created landscapes of home in three complex, provocative plays, collectively titled, "Familiar Distance." The plays are produced by Lin McNulty and directed by Lynda Sanders, Lin McNulty and Robert Hall. On opening night, seven Orcas
What’s Farm to Classroom Been Up To?
-- from Madie Murray -- Farm to Classroom is experienced by all of our public school students from Kindergarten through grade 8. For those of you curious about what students do in these classes, here’s a brief summary of just a few of the exciting food-farm-garden projects they have experienced
Weekend Packs for Kids Program Gives Thanks
-- from Kate Long -- The Weekend Packs for Kids program prepares child-friendly bags of food for children who have little to eat over the weekends. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers and donors, the Weekend bags are packed and ready every Friday morning and all funding goes directly
Holiday Pet Photo Time
Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Katie O'Rourke -- Orcas Off Leash Area and Orcas Animal Protection Society invite you to join us for our annual Holiday Pet Photos! Please join us Sunday, November 23rd from 10am-3pm at the Orcas Animal Shelter, 84
Sheriff’s Report: October 20 – November 4, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Dister -- October 29, 2014 14-006458: A San Juan deputy responded to a reported hit and run collision at the ferry landing. The deputy contacted the suspect and assisted in an exchange of information. 14-006466: A Lopez deputy responded to a reported motor vehicle collision involving
Fire Chief’s Report: October 1–31, 2014
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- 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
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Friday, Nov. 21, from 8:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Friday, November 21, from 8:45am until 12:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business
Indian Island: Celebrating Five Years of Challenges and Change
Thursday, November 20, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Russel Barsh -- Diversity and change are themes of this year’s Celebrate Indian Island event at Orcas Center on November 20, hosted by the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory and the conservation laboratory Kwiaht. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the
NatureBridge 6th Graders Say Thank You
-- from the parents and students of the Class of 2021, via Kim Ihlenfeldt -- On behalf of Mrs. Freeman's 6th grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School, we would like to express our gratitude to Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Island Education Foundation, and former Chair of NatureBridge, Valerie
Celebration of Life for Shannon Anderson
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Wendy Shinstine -- Shannon Anderson Friends of Shannon, please come celebrate our dear Cowboy's Life. The Open Mic will be ready for musical tributes and favorite memory stories mixed in. We will finish with a dance mix of Country
BOFC Special Meeting/Budget Work Session
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, OIFR -- Special Meeting: This is a special meeting. The Secretary informed the Commission that the notice requirements of RCW 42.30.080 have been met by email transmission of a notice of this meeting to Orcas Issues, and The
Let’s Talk 2: Reducing Teen Drug Use on Orcas
Wednesday, November 19, 7-9 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Beth Jenson -- The second meeting of "Let's Talk: Reducing Teen Drug Use on Orcas" is happening this Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 7-9pm at the Orcas Firehall. It's going to be a big one - be there and bring a friend!
Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production
Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Grange Hall -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Grange Hall. The program will include presentations from
And Streaming on Sunday, Barber of Seville
Sunday, November 23, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- The Met's effervescent production of Rossini's classic comedy Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera, streams live to Orcas Center on Sunday, November 23
Water User Members Prepare Response
-- Representatives prepare formal petition to the board at Nov. 18 meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- On Wednesday, Nov. 12, a group of concerned members of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA), a 501(c)12 non-profit, met to discuss responses to the EWUA board's decision to impose the purchase of
