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
Congratulations to the Orcas Trailblazer 4-H Horse Club!
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- Orcas Triaiblazer club members: Emma Freedman, Dana Sabine, Daria Stankevich, Emma Minnis, Margot Van Gelder and Aliza Diepenbrock The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Club received one of two San Juan County Board Fair Awards last month at the San Juan County Fair. Board
Summer Drift Card Drop To Study Salish Sea Oil Spill Impacts
-- from Katie Fleming -- LUSH Seattle employees volunteer with FRIENDS of San Juans to do a drift card drop to track the effects of an oil spill in the Salish Sea. Plywood drift cards stamped with “this could be oil” were released this week in an experiment
School District Readying for First Day, Sept. 3
Superintendent Eric Webb stands between the new middle school building and the old "80s building" as construction continues apace. -- by Margie Doyle -- Behind the chain link fences at the Orcas Island School District campus, the work of Tiger Construction and subcontractors has been simmering all summer
Sand Dollars to Sea Stars!
Friday September 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. -- from Russel Barsh -- A mystery surrounding Seastar Wasting Syndrome: healthy seastars piled up with sick ones do not always get sick! Back-to-back talks at the Library on the sand dollars and sea stars of East Sound round off
Asher & Olive Meet the Aviator
-- by Cara Russell -- From an in-tune dreamy player piano, to a wall of clocks all keeping the time of far-off places—it was a pleasant late summer evening party on Tuesday, August 26. Sponsored by the Orcas Chamber of Commerce, Gavin Glenn Walstrom of Asher & Olive Catering celebrated the
Just In: Climate Change Impacts on the Pacific NW
Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound -- from Marta C. Branch, San Juan County Dept of Community Development and Planning Marine Program Coordinator -- Learn how climate change impacts the Pacific Northwest in a presentation by Dr. Philip Mote, Oregon State Climatologist and
Benefit BINGO!
-- from Amber Paulsen -- The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. Bring the family out the first Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:30. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Each game cost 50¢ and winnings are half the pot! If you wear
Come to the Big BBQ Bash this Sunday!
-- from Susan Gudgell, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce President -- All are invited to join the Orcas Chamber of Commerce at its End-of-Summer Bash! We business owners and summer hosts can take a breath, have a bite, sing a lick, rest easy, look around and enjoy the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Joining the Safe Shippers’ Efforts
San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping says thank you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the County Fair. All of your signatures will be attached to the comment letter that we will send
Last Chance! Last Dance! Benefit
Saturday August 30 at 8 p.m. at Random Howse Disco and dancing reigns supreme at the Last Chance Last Dance benefit this Saturday -- from Julie Remington -- A benefit for a family that lost all their household goods and personal belongings in a fire will take place
When a Business Becomes So Successful That…
-- by Margie Doyle -- Clyde Duke saw a beautiful building abandoned in the middle of our community that could be brought together for fun and camaraderie under its roof. April Duke saw a full-time business opportunity for a couple who already had a full-time business -- and more --
Encore! Encore! Romeo et Juliette
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Soprano Anna Netrebko teams up with tenor Roberto Alagna in Charles Gounod’s sensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, Romeo et Juliette, streaming to Orcas Center’s big screen with surround sound, as part of the Met: Live in
Kaleidoscope Annual Dinner / Auction
Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m., Maple Rock Farms -- from Amber Paulsen -- Kaleidoscope will be hosting their 10th Annual Gourmet Picnic & Wine/Beer Tasting on September 6th, 2014 at Maple Rock Farms. The Island Grown, Island Raised dinner and auction will include family style meal paired with local Lopez
Car Wash! Get Your Car Washed!
Sunday – Monday, August 31 – September 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Key Bank -- from Vala Ross -- Time to wash the summer dust of your windshield? I think so! Orcas Christian School is having a car wash on Sunday 8/31 and Monday 9/1 from 10 am -
Historic Auction Sold Out — Proxy Bids Still OK
-- from Marian O'Brien -- The Historic Benefit Auction, An Orcas Family: 130 Years and Counting, to be held now at Emmanuel Church, Benson Hall this Saturday, August 30 is SOLD OUT! Ticketed guests will be able to preview auction items beginning at 4:30 on Saturday. Confidential proxy bids can
Have Some Fun Tonight!
-- from Wally Walrath -- Wednesday, Aug. 27! Come hear 4 bands play! Let off some steam on a Wednesday, all ye locals, visitors and hospitality crew. Four local bands: Whiskey Snickers (New Orleans Fun), Craic'dust, (Irish blue grass) House of Worship (indie rock) and Onodrim (post-punk). 8
