Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Cha Cha and a Little Swing Coming Up
Monday, October 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Oct 6 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Cha Cha and a review of Swing. Instruction will begin
Blessing of Pets and Animals — All Creatures Great & Small
Sunday, October 5, at 12 noon at Emmanuel Church Labyrinth -- from Stewart Mehlman -- The public is invited to the Blessing of Pets and Animals...all children and adults are welcome to bring their special pet for a blessing by Emmanuel's new minister, Berto Gandara. St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th
The Samples Were Ample at Chili Cook-Off
-- by Cara Russell -- Fog hung in the air, dew exposed spider webs, and we feasted our eyes on our autumn-colored surroundings as we walked the little gravel trail into town. The mission was to fill ourselves with eleven different kinds of chili and wash it all down with
Crossroads Lecture to Explore Economic Inequality
Sunday, October 5, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Janice Wiemeyer, Orcas Crossroads -- Economic Inequality: American Attitudes and Political Responses, will be the next Crossroads lecture on this critical and timely subject. Leslie McCall, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at Northwestern University, will present findings of her research
F2C Program Visited by Cascade Culinary Students
School chef, Zach Holley, talks with culinary arts students from Bend, OR about the garden's role in Farm to Cafeteria as well as his role in preparing healthy school meals. -- by Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee -- We had the honor of being visited by nine students
Adult Open Gym is Back
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m., Old Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Starting October 1st Orcas Park and Rec will once again be offering adult drop-in sports for ages 16+ in the old gym at the public school, Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7
Park and Rec to Offer Free Community Swim
First Sundays of October, November and December, 2 – 4 p.m., Orcas Athletics pool -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec has partnered with the Orcas Athletics and Crossfit to offer a free Community Swim on the first Sundays of October, November
The Jewish High Holy Days
-- from Julie Gottman -- This Wednesday, Sept. 24th at sunset, the Jewish people gather in homes and synagogues world-wide to celebrate the high holy days, called Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. Eight days separates the two holidays and are filled with deep reflection, action, and ultimately, a return to
Sheriff’s Report: September 17 – 23, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- September 17, 2014 14-005780: Unwanted Person– A Lopez deputy responded to Fisherman Bay Road concerning a car that was parked in the area with someone living in it. The deputy checked the car and no one was around. Case remains open. September 18, 2014
Free “Promise of Vision” Talk
Friday, October 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ed Wilson, Orcas Medical Foundation -- On Friday, October 3 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., join Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, as he talks about the most common causes of vision loss in
Connect to Your True Aura Energy Workshop
Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Heartwood House -- from Samantha Parrott -- Aura expert and Reiki Master Teacher Samantha Parrott will present her new workshop "Phenomenal Aura" on October 4 on Orcas Island. The only workshop of its kind, "Phenomenal Aura" was designed to help individuals to
Upcoming San Juan Islands Audubon Weekend
Saturday, September, 27, 9:30 a.m., Lopez Ferry Dock San Juan Island Sunday, September, 28, 8:15 a.m., Whale Museum ( New Openings on Islands Boat Trip, Sunday, September 28 Boat Trip, Friday Harbor at 11:30 a.m.) -- from Barbara Jensen -- You never know what you'll see! September means
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7 p.m. on Orcas Island: Heartwood House -- from Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juans continues -- next applications due Oct. 31 The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about their community and themselves returns, as Leadership San Juan Islands
Bridge at Mountain Lake Has Temporary Fix
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- On August 21, the bridge at Mountain Lake dam was closed to hikers due to structural deterioration. There were no established alternate routes around the bridge at that time, although Moran Park staff posted signs at all trailheads and approaches. Moran State Park's
Writing, or Dreaming of Writing, a Book?
Wednesday, October 1, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Marilyn McGuire, Nautilus Book Awards - Cynthia Frank, Publishing Consultant at Cypress House, is a walking goldmine of “how-to” information on everything related to writing your manuscript and getting published. She will speak briefly, and then be available to respond to your
Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride
Friday, October 17, Camp Orkila Our Fall Festival will be from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to warm you up. You’ll be able to participate in pumpkin carving, cider-pressing, face painting, archery, climbing at the Climbing Tower, games, and much more! Would you
