Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Community Foundation Hosts Day of Service
Monday, January 20 from noon to 4 p.m. -- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the
“Keeping the Soil Warm” at Garden Club
-- by Jan Jacobsen -- Linden Staciokas and Ted Sponsel live and garden half the year in Alaska and have lots of experience at warming up the soil (think tomatoes on Orcas). Linden writes a gardening column in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. She also writes for American Horticulturist and for Brooklyn Botanical
PlayFest Submissions Being Accepted
Deadline: January 31, 2014. -- from Cara Russell -- It's not too late to submit a play for the 2014 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. Whether you are a seasoned playwright or a new writer, we’d love
Orcas Montessori School Thanks Solar Project Supporters!
-- from Tina Whitman, Orcas Montessori School parent, board member and solar project lead -- Orcas Montessori School with director Teresa Chocano at the left The staff, board, and families of the Orcas Montessori School would like to acknowledge everyone who supported our school’s successful solar energy and
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
-- from Charles Binford, DHPRC -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) will hold its regular monthly Public Meeting at the Deer Harbor Community Center, at 4319 Deer Harbor Road on January 8, 2014 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of public are
Wheels Off the Road? Not Quite
-- by Lin McNulty -- Over 100 paper plates with personal, handwritten messages by Whatcom and San Juan seniors were recently sent to Senator Patty Murray in support of restoring federal funding cut by the Sequester to Meals on Wheels and Senior Community Meals. They stressed not only the
And the Seahawks Tickets Winner Is…!
Wendy Shinstine's winning bid of $1,200 for two Seahawks playoff tickets means she will be off to the game on Saturday! Although she is a football fan, she says she has never been to an NFL game. (She was advised by a knowledgeable friend to take ear plugs.) She added
Evan Allred Art at Islanders Bank
"Somewhere I'd Like to Be" by Evan Allred Orcas born and self-taught, Evan Allred is displaying his art for the first time at Islanders Bank. Allred's work will be exhibited until the end of January. All items on exhibit are available for purchase.
Orcas Island Weight Watchers Lose 1,000 Pounds!
-- by Carol Kulminski -- With determination and group support, the members of the Orcas Island Weight Watcher’s meetings set a goal of losing 1000 pounds this year and they succeeded! The meetings started with Leader, Carol Kulminski, at the Funhouse Commons on January 12, 2013. In one year, the
Hayden Simpson Earns Eagle Scout Award
-- by Margie Doyle -- Hayden Simpson, Eagle Scout Hayden Simpson, Orcas Middle School 8th-grader, earned the highest award in Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout badge, through hard work, perseverance, flexibility and community building. On December 23, 2013 he passed the all-important personal interview with the
Welcome Home, Tim!
-- by Cara Russell -- Friends of Tim Forbes gather on New Years Eve to welcome him home. In early September, while making repairs to his roof, long-time Orcas Island resident Tim Forbes broke his back when he slipped and fell off his roof. He finally returned home
Sign Up to Be in Visitor Guide
2014 Chamber Visitor Guide & Business Directory / Download .. Fill Out .. Send In & Save! -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- The 2014 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide & Business Directory is open for business! Our popular destination map & guide is gearing up for
Writers Roundtable: How to Publish
Sat., Jan. 11, 1-3 p.m., the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Pie in the Sky Adventures: From Inspiration to Publication Teri and Don Murray, Orcas Island residents and authors of Pie in the Sky Adventures, will share their experiences of writing and producing their book—from memoir class, to writing
Isle Be Wed Seeking Vendors
Be a vendor at 'Isle Be Wed' the San Juan Islands' 3rd annual Wedding Show -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- This is a last-minute shout-out to members who might like to promote their businesses to the growing destination wedding market. The islands' 3rd annual 'Isle be Wed' show
Suit Against Coal Dust Emissions Upheld in District Court
-- By John Stark of the BellinghamHerald.com -- While it may not be the "major victory" that environmental groups are trumpeting in their press release, the Thursday, Jan. 2 ruling by a Yakima federal judge certainly avoids a major defeat in their lawsuit targeting coal dust emissions from BNSF rail
Plane Down on Shaw: Pilot Airlifted
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- On January 3 at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Shaw Island Emergency Medical Service and Fire Department responded to a reported aircraft incident at the island's airport. Details available indicate a single engine aircraft with one male on board was involved in an
