Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
State Representatives Address Oil Transport Bill
-- from the Senate Democrats of Washington State -- In the first week of the 2015 legislative session, Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, and Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, introduced Governor Jay Inslee’s request oil transportation legislation to the state Senate (SB 5087). “Unprecedented amounts of oil are traveling along
OCS Theatre Class Surprised Island Market Shoppers
-- by Cara Russell --The Orcas Christian School theatre class showed the community that one doesn’t need a stage to put on a performance; the aisles of Island Market will do just fine. Around 2PM on Thursday January 15, the six member Beginning Theatre class at The Orcas Christian School,
“Winds of the Baroque” with the Salish Sea Early Music Festival
-- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted Forest Road "Winds of the Baroque" will be presented by musicians of the Salish Sea Early Music Festival, featuring players from the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, January 22. Sand Dalton,
Kids Can Develop Coding Skills at The Funhouse Commons
-- from Krista Bouchey -- The learn-to-code movement is moving towards teaching kids to code (“program” computers) at younger ages—even as young as preschool. The Funhouse will be debuting Dash and Dot, two new robots that teach coding to kids as young as 5 years old but also provide coding
Remembering Jack Conant
There will be a Celebration of Life for Jack Conant on Saturday, January 17th from 1 to 4 p.m.at the Emmanuel Parish Hall.
Family-friendly Treasure Island to Stream Live
Thursday, January 22, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- TREASURE ISLAND by Stevenson, , Writer – Robert Louis Stevenson, Director – Polly Findlay, Designer – Lizzie Clachan, Lighting – Bruno Poet, Movement – Carolina Valdes, The National Theatre, 2014, Credit: Johan Persson If you are
Coffee, Tea, Cake, and a Discussion on Death
Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Libby Garcia -- Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Libby Garcia will facilitate the first “Death Café” on Orcas Island at the Orcas Senior Center. Death café is a place to talk about death, accompanied by coffee, tea and cake.
Snow Bus a “Go”
-- from Marcia West, OIPRD -- The Snow Bus has the minimum number of riders needed so the trips are on! Plenty of room still on the bus so sign ups will be open until Jan 22nd for the Jan 24th trip and until Feb 5th for the Feb 7th
Control Plant Pests and Disease Naturally
January 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Natural Pest and Disease Control with Emily Bishton will be featured at the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting for January 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. Emily Bishton specializes in natural
Point in Time for Local Homeless Count
Annual Homeless Count January 29 -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and
OPALCO Board Meeting
-- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, January 22 at 8:45 am at the Eastsound OPALCO office. All members are welcome to attend.
San Juan County and OPALCO Advance in $5M Georgetown University Energy Prize
-- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Today, San Juan County officially advances to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy use. At a press event in Washington, D.C. today, San
Fire Commissioners Change Meeting Dates
-- from Pat Ayers, OIFR -- The Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) have changed their meeting days from the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm to the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. The next BOFC meeting will be held at
Orcas Road Improvements Public Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Phyllis Morrison, San Juan County Public Works -- Come see the alternatives being considered to improve safety on Orcas Road between Nordstrom Lane and north of McNallie Road and tell us what you think. Wednesday, January 14,
Crazy or Normal? Magical or Mundane? Make the Most of Transformative Experiences
Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Dr. Rosie Kuhn, author, therapist and life coach The public is invited to a new group forming with the guidance of Dr. Rosie Kuhn to share their experiences that have
Funhouse Commons Looking for Program Director
-- from Krista Bouchey -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Program Director. The Program Director is responsible for teen and young adult staff; creating exciting programs for kids and adults; developing volunteers; and acting as a community representative. The Program Director has strong organizational,
