Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Attracting birds to your garden
||| FROM ORCAS GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join us on Wednesday, February 19th at the Orcas Center when the Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Kim Middleton to speak about the how and why of attracting birds to gardens. Birds are an important part of the environment. They help plants thrive
The Fire of Love – 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day event at Orcas Center
||| FROM DEBRA LEE BABCOCK for ART AND WOOD STUDIO ||| Friday, February 14th, 7:30 -9:30 pm Madrona Room, Orcas Center By Donation Bring your own mug & some yummy finger food to share if you like. Hot Cider, Tea & Popcorn provided “If the world is to be saved,
Meet the woman who lives without money: ‘I feel more secure than when I was earning’
Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she’s more committed than ever to her moneyless life ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN ||| Sharon Brodie clearly remembers her first Christmas with her good friend Jo Nemeth. It was 2016 and also her first Christmas without
Orcas Christian School hosts Asian food fundraiser for Belize mission trip
||| FROM ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STAFF ||| On Sunday, Jan. 26, middle and high school students at Orcas Christian School (OCS) gathered to host an Asian food fundraiser at the school’s cafeteria to support an upcoming mission trip to Belize. The event stemmed from OCS teacher Kyler Morgan's idea, and
Historic Washington Elwha ferry sold for $100K, will be repurposed into floating office
||| FROM KOMO TV NEWS ||| The historic ferry Elwha, a staple of Washington State Ferries since 1968, has been sold to Everett Ship Repair for $100,000. The ferry will be repurposed into a floating office and warehouse space at the shipyard, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in
Adrift | Punxsutawney Phil takes a look around, says ‘no,’ and goes back inside
||| ADRIFT by LIN MCNULTY, EDITOR ||| It's another Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Philadelphia and the beloved groundhog came out of his comfy shelter, took a look around, and immediately returned to his burrow. Lore says Punxsutawney Phil will forecast the next six weeks of weather by his annual determination
High School artists exhibit at Orcas Library
||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY||| For the month of February, the Orcas Island Library’s ‘Art in the Library’ exhibit will feature the work of the Orcas Island High School art students. This vibrant display will feature a diverse range of work from the first semester of the
Bruce Pavitt in conversation at Orcas Library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Bruce Pavitt is a cultural icon and founder of Seattle’s Sub Pop, the record label that first discovered Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney. Few people have influenced music & popular culture as much as Bruce Pavitt. As founder of Sub Pop fanzine &
Virtual WSF public meetings coming up
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| We’re hosting systemwide virtual public meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 13. WSF staff will answer questions and provide updates on the latest at Washington State Ferries. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/about-us/community-participation
Call for fiber artists at Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is seeking fiber artists for the next Community Art Show: Textile and Fiber Arts Installation Day: Wednesday, February 12 from 10:15am-12pm Art Opening: Friday, February 14 from 5:30-7pm On Display: February 14 – March 19 Pickup:
Create your own Valentine’s Day potpourri at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Embrace the spirit of love at a delightful hands-on potpourri workshop on Monday, February 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Join local artisan Andrea Cohen to craft your own aromatic Valentine’s blend using dried botanicals and
Trump’s “Fork in the Road” offer to Federal workers
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR PATTY MURRAY ||| I wanted to reach out with some information about the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” offer, which claims to give federal workers the option of a “deferred resignation” that would allegedly allow workers to “retain all pay and benefits
Letter to Editor | A GiveOrcas thank you from Music Advocacy Group
||| FROM SHARON HO for MUSIC ADVOCACY GROUP ||| Thank you to the Orcas Island community for supporting Music Advocacy Group’s Holiday GiveOrcas grant request! With your generous support, we raised $14,200 (and then some!) to purchase new instruments and equipment for the Orcas Island School District music program. A
Jury Duty | February 3-14, 2025
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| All jurors that were summoned for the two week jury period beginning Monday, February 3rd, are excused. Jurors summoned for the one week period beginning February 10th need to check back next Thursday afternoon for instructions.
Letter to Editor | I can now access Library’s public bathrooms
But nowhere else in the Village ||| FROM SHERRY GEE TRONVIG ||| Here’s a grateful kudo to Ingrid Mattson, director of the Orcas Island library. Because of Ingrid, we folks who live with disabilities, the elderly, and young children, can now easily access the public bathrooms at the library! Surely,
Community Church severe weather shelter is opening
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Tonight and throughout the week, the Severe Weather Shelter at the Orcas Island Community Church on 176 Madrona St will be open. To confirm each night, you can call 360-376-6422, ext.3 to verify if it is open or closed that
