Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Norm Stamper — Policing in the 21st Century
Norm Stamper, Orcas resident By Kathy Lunde Norm Stamper Ph.D., retired Seattle Police Chief, will be speaking at The Orcas Center Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30pm. The general topic will be “Community Policing in the 21st Century,” focusing on The War on Drugs, Guns and Gun Violence, and Domestic
UW Medicine and PeaceHealth Plan to Affiliate
From UW Medicine and PeaceHealth UW Medicine and PeaceHealth have signed a groundbreaking Letter of Intent to create a strategic affiliation that will provide patients throughout much of Washington and Alaska with access to the most comprehensive care available in the Pacific Northwest. The Letter of Intent, which was
Donate or Sponsor a Hole for OCS
Golf Tournament and Silent Auction June 30 The Orcas Christian School is sponsoring a Golf Tournament (Orcas Open) and Silent Auction on June 30 at the Orcas Island Golf Course. The tournament is to raise money for scholarships and academic programs. We would greatly appreciate your participation in the Orcas
Sound Shoreline Science Forum
Tues., June 4, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, Eastsound Fire Hall from Heather Trim Futurewise, Director of Science and Policy Topics: Importance of trees and shrubs in the shoreline | Economic value of shorelines Sound Shoreline Science Forum is free forum about shoreline health. You will learn about wildlife and other
Special Three-day Filing Period for County Jobs
Updated May 20 at 9:30 a.m. May 22, 23, and 24, 2013 From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technologist and Communications Manager A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 only for the offices listed below. The special three day filing period is being
Community Meetings to Rebuild the Exchange
Second "Take It Only" Days this week, May 24-26 All Orcas Islanders are invited and encouraged to attend Workshops for Community Design of the New Building(s) to House The Exchange, beginning Sunday June 2 from 1-5 pm at The Eastsound Fire Hall. The purpose of the sessions is for participating
Orcas Fire Simulates Fire & Rescue in Spring Point
by Cara Russell Airlift Northwest arrives in Deer Harbor to transport this reporter, who volunteered as a burn victim in Spring Point fire drill. At 8 a.m. on Saturday May 18, I normally would have been thinking about getting out of bed and brewing a pot of coffee.
Wolf Hollow Benefits from Bite of Orcas
Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village Green Enjoy incredible, affordable food over Memorial Day weekend An injured Bald Eagle receives treatment at Wolf Hollow When a wild animal is in need, there is one place they can turn: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. One
County Files Response to CAO Challenges
Challenges brought by groups from opposite ends of land-use spectrum From the San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office For three weeks the attorneys at the prosecutor’s office have been writing, revising and honing the response to the challengers of the county’s critical areas ordinances adopted in December 2012. The county’s
Take a Plein Air Class on Orcas this Summer
From Maggie Sharkey This summer, author and teaching artist Mitchell Albala brings the plein air experience to Orcas Island. This workshop, a 3-Day Plein Air Experience with Author and Teaching Artist Mitchell Albala, will focus on three foundational keys: simplification and massing, composition, and color. His demonstrations and practical teaching
Push Community Foundation Grants to a New Record!
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Orcas: this is the week to make history! The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Partners in Philanthropy have committed over $106,000 to fund some amazing proposals in this year’s Community Grants program. Thanks to their support, seniors will continue to get home support through
Letter to the Editor: Emergency Drill Shows Communication Deficits
To the Editor, I would like to commend the Orcas Island Fire Department/EMS, Emergency Management, Airlift Northwest, Camp Orkila, the volunteers from Deer Harbor and all the others whose combined effort made the recent fire drill in Spring Point an outstanding success. Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien coordinated the activities of
Hear Orcas School Musicians at Three Concerts!
Thursday, May 23, performance by 5th - 8th grades at 7 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria 6th grade band with Band Director Martin Lund 5th grade band with Band Director Martin Lund 5th and 6th grade strings with Director Pamela Wright 5th
Lutz Offers Workshop in “Silence Dancing”
David Lutz Kaivalya Natana–Sanskrit for “silence dancing.” Imagine every action in our lives flowing from a place of silent potential into beautiful, smooth manifestation. “It’s not only possible, it’s pretty simple!” claims Orcas resident Dave Lutz. “Kaivalya is the process of creation itself, and we can tap into
Teens: Make a Difference, Eat Pizza, Join the Board!
The Funhouse Commons Teen Advisory Board meets tonight, Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend and become a part of the Teen Advisory Board. Pizza will be served and the group will plan fun events for Teen Nights. And, your participation looks great on your resume!
Bring Your Pet to Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade!
I can hardly wait to be in Kaleidoscope's Pet Parade on May 25! Saturday, May 25 Registration at 10 a.m. in front of the Elementary School The 23nd Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, May 25. Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care
