Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
MAG Concert in Just One Month!
Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m. Orcas School K-8 Gym -- from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) -- Mark Your Calendars for MAG’S 18th Annual Concert! It is the biggest music concert on Orcas Island, it happens just once a year, and all the proceeds support the music program
Welcome and Celebrate Father Berto Gándara of Emmanuel Parish
Sunday, February 8, 10 a.m., Emmanuel Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Father Berto Gándara Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites the community to celebrate with us the renewal of our ministry and the welcoming of our new rector Berto Gándara on Sunday, February 8 at 10 a.m. at
Washington House Delegation Makes Friendly Super Bowl Wager with Massachusetts Delegation
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller, Communications Director, Rep. Rick Larsen -- The World Champion Seattle Seahawks are back for Super Bowl XLIX and are ready to repeat as reigning Super Bowl champs! In the spirit of the biggest sports event of the year, the Washington House delegation decided to extend a
Local Author Pens First Book; Signing on January 31
Saturday, January 31, 2-3:30p, Darvills -- from Erika Ekrem -- "How beautiful and functional can a book be?" This is the question that moved local bookbinder and graphic designer Erica Ekrem to write Bound, a collection of over 20 Vintage, Nature, and Leather bookbinding projects. Ekrem offers a foundation for
San Juan County Parks & Fairgrounds Camp Hosts Wanted
-- from Ashley A. King, SJC Fair -- San Juan County Park, San Juan Island—Waterfront Living! We’re looking for a P/T seasonal camp host w/small RV to be a presence in beautiful San Juan County Park on San Juan Island to assist the public and Park staff. Park hosting experience
Washington State Ferries Renamed After Seahawks
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 1, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Marshawn Lynch” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “For the
Guest Editorial: SJ Grange Supports Marijuana Production
-- by the San Juan Island Grange Executive Committee -- At its January 7th, 2015 business meeting San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production. Even though the San Juan County Council has withdrawn the proposal, San Juan Island Grange #966 would like to
“Orcas Has Talent” to Heat Up Center Stage
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- by Donna Laslo -- "Orcas Has Talent!" Finalists will compete on Feb. 7 "Orcas Has Talent" is a fun, light-hearted version of the popular TV show, "America's Got Talent." Eight talented performers were chosen by audition allowing them
Jeff Bossler Opens February Art Show
Opening Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Center Local artist Jeff Bossler will be showing original oil paintings, prints of pen drawings, and many photographs of local scenes as well as his recent trip to Nepal in the lobby at the Orcas Center for the month of February.
Navy Wants to Increase Use of Sonar-emitting Buoys
By Phung Le for Associated Press.com -- Orcas in their home environment. Photo by Elaine Thompson The U.S. Navy is seeking permits to expand sonar and other training exercises off the Pacific Coast, a proposal raising concerns from animal advocates who say that more sonar-emitting buoys would harm
Even on Orcas, We’re the 12’s!
Sunday, Feb. 1 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- Superbowl XLIX is fast approaching. You may not be able to watch it live in Arizona, but don’t sweat it - we’ve got the next best thing at the Sea View Theatre --
Know a Good Steward? Nominations Are Open
-- from Laura Arnold -- Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices? Here is an opportunity to recognize members of our community who have
The Moonshine Visits Saturday Night
Saturday, January 31, 9 p.m., The Lower Tavern --from Michael Gerard, Singer/Songwriter for The Moonshine -- Hailing from Portland, Oregon, The Moonshine began crafting a style all their own in the winter of 2012, applying traditional stringband techniques to an eclectic palette of influences and the unconventional songwriting of Michael
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays in February, 6-8:30 p.m. in Eastsound Susan Osborn will be teaching another four-week series of "Silence and Song" classes on Monday evenings in February on Orcas Island at Mandala Yoga Studio at 138 North Beach Road. " For over 35 years, Susan has been exploring the power of the
Run to Random Howse for a Lively Saturday Night Out!
Saturday, January 31, 6 – 9 pm, Random Howse -- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has drummed up a special event to welcome runners on Saturday, January 31st from 6 – 9 pm at Random Howse, and islanders are invited to join the fun.
Ferry Woes Start the Week
The Yakima was out of service from early morning, Jan. 26, when it experienced rudder problems and was stuck at the Orcas dock. The Elwha sailed in place of the Yakima beginning with the 11:20 a.m. sailing from Anacortes. The morning sailings to Lopez, Shaw and San Juan Islands operated
