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
Montessori Wreath Sale: 20th Anniversary!
-- from Teresa Chocano -- The Orcas Montessori School wreath sale is an Orcas Island holiday tradition, providing islanders and their friends with holiday décor while bringing vital funds to the Montessori school. The beautiful wreaths are hand-made in Washington of noble fir and decorated with juniper berries, yellow tipped
Andreev Sentenced for Orcas Drug Operation
-- from the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney's office -- Orcas resident David Andreev, 40, was sentenced to 20 months in prison by Judge Donald Eaton for gun and drug charges. Andreev had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and two drug charges, one involving
Holiday Festival of the Arts Brightens the Senior Center
Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center -- from the Orcas Senior Center -- Marcia Gillingham, Joyce Green and Mary Greenwell , (with a baby in the cradle behind them) welcome all to the Holiday Festival of the Arts at the Senior Center
Dance Tonight to Fund New Exchange Building!
Friday, Nov. 21 at 9 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Wendy Shinstine -- Come celebrate and help raise funds for a new building for The Exchange! Members of the Board will be present for information and questions. $10 suggested cover donation - 21+ Even if you can't come to
2nd Annual Holiday Art Walk Comes to Eastsound
Friday, November 28, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Join galleries and businesses throughout Eastsound as we celebrate our local arts scene! Why go off island when you can find beautiful, functional, and handmade gifts right here and support our local economy? Take a
Growler Schedule for Next Week
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of Nov 23 -29, 2014 -- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash.,
Holidays and Olga Symphony an Island Tradition
Friday – Saturday, November 28 – 29, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Question: What hometown musical group performed at the opening of the Orcas Center and has been entertaining Island folk at Orcas Center around the holidays ever since? Answer: Why, the Olga Symphony of course!
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
