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
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All who Helped at Kindergarten Banquet
-- from Erin O'Dell, Director, Orcas Family Connections Resource Center -- Kool Kindergarten backpacks were given out at the banquet on May 28 On May 28th the Orcas Senior Center was buzzing with kindergarten bound children and their parents. The event consisted of a free catered dinner and
Meet WSF Top Candidates in Friday Harbor – Update
Monday, June 9, 4-6 p.m., Friday Harbor House, 130 West St., Friday Harbor Opportunity to talk one-on-one UPDATE: Location Change Ferry boss finalists named -- from Lars Erickson, WSDOT Communications -- Following a significant recruitment effort, the Washington State Department of Transportation has narrowed the pool of candidates for Assistant
Energy Fair Comes to Orcas!
June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Village Green -- from Linda Lyshall, SJ Conservation District -- Sponsored by OPALCO and Islands Energy, and led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, this Saturday's Energy Fair on Orcas Island has something for everyone -- Solar Home
The Community Band Takes Its Audience on a World Trip!
-- from Moana Kutsche -- The Orcas Island Community Band “All The World’s A Stage!” is the theme of the Orcas Island Community Band’s spring concert at Orcas Center on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. The program features music from all over the world, from a Broadway
Council Again Looking to Fill Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Council -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
Judy Tepley’s Amazing Geometric Art on Display at the Library
Judy Tepley The glass box at the Library is full of the artwork of Judy Tepley for the Month of June. Showing geometric objects in all forms: Polyhedrons, geometric mathematical forms such as Tetrahedrons, Icosahedrons, Dodecahedrons, Truncated-icosahedrons. Painted, beaded, thread balls, Temari. All the fun and theory of
“Sails & Whales” Package Features San Juan / Orcas Partnership
-- from Hobbes Buchanan -- Thanks to feedback from guests looking for more intimate adventure options, San Juan Island Whale & Wildlife Tours is partnering with Kruger Escapes to offer a new “Sails & Whales” package. The combined day-long excursion begins with a sail with Captain Karl Kruger and First
Joint EPRC and County Planning & Development Meet
Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- Agenda for June 5 joint meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) and the County Development and Planning Department (CD&P) is as follows: 4 p.m. Call to
Museums Issue Plea for Auction Items
Auction to be held July 4th 11-1pm on the Village Green -- from Orcas Island Historical Society -- We are happy to announce that we will be holding our Antique Auction again this summer, during our 4th of July celebrations on the Village Green! Do you have any genuine antiques
Artsmith Founder Jill McCabe Johnson Gives Workshop: Making Metaphor
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Public Library: Registration by June 5 required Metaphors transform our writing and our thinking. They can enlighten us with new perspectives. They have the power to change the world. In this one-day workshop, we will play with objects and ideas
Art Exhibition to Open Friday
Friday, June 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Terry Johnson -- Terry Johnson presents the Tenth Anniversary Student Exhibition this Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., at Orcas Center. Johnson began teaching on Orcas in 1986, '87, and '88 during the summers and resumed teaching year round in 2003, presenting
Exchange A.R.T. Show Coming Up at Enzo’s
Opening on June 13 from 5 – 7 p.m., Enzo's -- from Michael Greenberg -- Do you love The Exchange??? Then put your imagination in high gear and enter into the 13th Annual Exchange Appropriate Recycling Technology (A.R.T.) Show live at Enzo's Cafe! Get your entry form at Enzo's or
OICF Distributes Grant Awards
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation Annual Grant Awards were distributed on May 29. Over $133,000 was given to 32 programs providing increased access to health care and housing assistance, arts and science in the schools, music and theater, rebuilding the Exchange and even a new
Annual Kiwanis Rummage Sale
Friday, June 6, 5-7 p.m., Saturday June 7, 9-2 p.m., American Legion -- by Lin McNulty -- It's time once again for the annual Kiwanis Rummage Sale. This year's sale is augmented by an e-Recycle program. The Kiwanis will accept a charge for taking your e-trash to the mainland. Items
ORS Gains Momentum as Tourist Season Begins
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe of Orcas Recycling Services As Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season, the island is preparing itself for population increase. As more people enjoy Orcas, more waste is produced. How will Orcas Island deal
PeaceHealth Announces Saturday Urgent Care Service
-- from Amy Cloud, Senior Communication Specialist, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), the San Juan Islands’ only critical access hospital, will begin Saturday urgent care service on June 7. The urgent care service will replace the current scheduled-visit, primary care clinic on Saturdays.
