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
TEDx Comes to Orcas to Inspire and Motivate
-- by Cara Russell -- Four generations of Lummi Nation open the TEDx Talks TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) Talks are short, powerful, and nearly always create a feeling of inspiration and a desire to take action in the viewer. At the very least, we feel that we
Ruth Moody to Perform at Orcas Center
Thursday, November 13, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Juno Award winning singer-songwriter and founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio, The Wailin’ Jennys, Ruth Moody has performed in sold-out venues around the world, made numerous critically-acclaimed albums, received five Juno awards nominations, and has appeared
Letter to the Editor: Dog Park Spiffed Up!
-- from KT O'Rourke -- The Board of Orcas Off Leash Area would like to thank Peter Carlson for helping spread wood chips at OOLA, keeping the mud at bay. We couldn't have done it with out your help and Dodge's supervision. We would also like to thank Charlie Nigretto
OICF Celebrates 20 Years!
-- from Hilary Canty, OICF Director -- November 12-18 is designated National Community Foundation Week and the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has much to celebrate! OICF was founded 20 years ago to help strengthen the Orcas community by connecting people and organizations who want to make a difference. Over
Only $5 for B.C. Workshop on Orca & Salmon Recovery
-- from Jenny L. Atkinson, Director, The Whale Museum -- On Friday, November 21, the Orca and Salmon Recovery Workshop from 12 to 5:30 p.m. will take place at the Beaty Museum on campus at the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre in Vancouver, B.C. Sponsored by Orca Network, the
Peace Island Hospital to Host Open House
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1117 Spring Street, Friday Harbor -- from Amy Cloud for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, will host a free, community Health Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15.
NAS Whidbey Flight Operations Schedule: Quiet!
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of Nov 9 -15, 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.,
County Emergency Managers Plan for Ebola Response
-- from San Juan County’s Health and Community Services Department -- San Juan County’s Health and Community Services Department has established a multi-agency command system to insure medical care providers and local government agencies are prepared, should a suspected case of Ebola virus disease be reported here. Dr. Frank James,
Letter to the Editor: Contribute to the Support of the Fire Dept.
-- by Richard Fadem -- The medics and fire department arrived about 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, to treat me following a compression fracture in the spine that left me helpless. They arrived very rapidly, and, choreographed perfectly, they went through their complex routine with the utmost professionalism and calm—so
Tom and Karen Ritter Will Speak to Cancer Support Group
Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- Tom & Karen Ritter The Cancer Support Group will meet in the Fireside Room of the Community Church on Thursday, November 13, at 5 p.m. The featured speakers will be Tom and Karen Ritter
Fall Sports Spirit Assembly to Spotlight Viking Sports Teams
Thursday, November 13, 2:15 p.m., High School Gym -- from Mike Buckner, OHS/OASIS -- On Thursday, November 13, the community is invited to attend Orcas Island High School’s Fall Sports Spirit Assembly that is taking place in the High School Gym. It will start at 2:15 p.m. and is planned
Orcas Musicians Perform at North Sound Honor Festival
-- by Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) -- NIne Orcas musicians played in the North Sound Honor Band Nine musicians from Orcas High School’s Strings and Band Classes attended this year’s North Sound Honor Festival on November 3. Presented by the San Juan Music Educators Association,
Now Recruiting for 2015 Master Gardener Training!
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Would you like to be a WSU Master Gardener volunteer? Are you interested in receiving university-level training in horticulture? If you have the passion, willingness, and commitment to serve your community, then come join us! We are currently still receiving applications for our 2015 Master
The Public Library Needs Your Help
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- Have you been to the Orcas Island Public Library lately? If so, then you have seen how incredibly busy we are. The library is seeking a few good volunteers to help us re-shelve items that have been checked in. If you have 2-3 hours per
American Legion Observes Veteran’s Day Nov. 11
The American Legion Veteran’s Day service will be held on November 11 at 11 a.m., at the Post Home, 793 Crescent Beach Dr. Everyone is invited. For more information about the Orcas Post, go to https://www.orcaspost93.org The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time
Leadership San Juans Forming New Class for 2015
The 2014 Graduating Class: Jan Bolwinkle-Smith, Amy Saxe, Phil Green, Khorsian Blanc-Ridings, Lori Williams, Terry Whalen, Tami Hayes, David Harsh, Peggy Long, Kim Proscuitto, Eli Derzay, Jan Murphy, Raena Robertson, Lauri Orton, Cindy Guiterrez, Garland Withers, Heather Gladstone, and Gay Graham. Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is reaching
