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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The Miró Quartet Gives a Classic Class!
Daniel Ching of the Miró Quartet conducts Island Sinfonia during a Master Class. “What a tremendous experience we all had thanks to the Miró Quartet!” Ned Griffin, Conductor of Island Sinfonia, said. The community musicians had looked forward to their master class with the world famous Miró Quartet,
Letter to the Editor: Legislators Face a Moral Obligation to Act
We must do something. Here is a copy of the letter I sent to all Washington’s representatives: In January 2011, I wrote you a letter conveying my deep concerns about the use of assault rifles in today’s world. I wrote you a second letter in June 2012 after the horrific
Guest Opinion: Mystery of the Coal Ship Collision Brings Up Critical Questions
By Chom Graecen Around 1 a.m. December 7, 2012, a bulk carrier, Cape Apricot, slammed into the trestle at Westshore Terminals in Roberts Bank, just north of the US border, destroying 400 feet of the coal conveyor system, disabling one of the two biggest coal export berths in North America.
Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve Service and Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, at the West Sound Community Hall. Howard Barbour will again treat us to his reading of Dylan Thomas's "A Child's Christmas in Wales." We will close with a
Joe Gaydos Retires from the Northwest Straits Commission
Joe Gaydos After 8 years, Joe Gaydos has stepped down as a governor-appointed commissioner on the Northwest Straits Commission. The Commission, initially authorized by the U.S. Congress, works to improve ecosystem recovery in the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest through seven County-based Marine Resource Committees. Or as
Guest Column: Speaking to Children about Connecticut
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island School District Principal, Elementary, OASIS and Middle Schools As we all struggle to deal with the tragic events that took place today in Connecticut we would like to offer the following advice that has been shared with us about how to speak with your children and deal
OPALCO Prepares for 2013 Elections
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and Bell islands). No later than January 4, 2013 the directors will appoint two separate Nominating
Editorial Column: Conversation and Action with the Good Hunter
By Margie Doyle It’s ironic that our extended family in the Seattle Bellevue area rarely comes to visit us on Orcas Island — the drive, the ferry, they say in making their regrets. And in our non-retired household, we work, so entertainment of our guests comes at a premium.
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Witness Birth of the Shift
Dear Friends, You're invited to a special event next Saturday, Dec. 22 aboard the San Juan Islands Inter-Island Ferry! Some of you know that last year I took a course online called the "Agents of Conscious Evolution" (ACE) Training. I was attracted to this course, seeing the breakdown of our
Experience the Grandeur of Ancient Egypt with Verdi’s Aida
Verdi's Aida tells the story of Ancient Egyptian royalty, streamed live from the NY Metropolitan to Orcas Center on Sunday, December 23. Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Celebrate the holidays by experiencing the most popular and beloved opera of all time, Verdi’s Aida,
Rep. Larsen to Discuss Fiscal Cliff via Phone
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. PST Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) at 6 p.m. PST. Larsen will discuss the negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff and other matters facing Congress in the final weeks of the year. Constituents will be invited
The Week Ahead (Weather Permitting…)
Monday, December 17 Salmonberry School’s 9-11 yr old students will create a live public installation of an original sand mandala in the meeting room of the Eastsound Public Library. The public is invited to observe the creation process from 9-3 on Tuesday and 9-12 on Wednesday. Auditions at Orcas Center
Get Ready for Teen Night New Years Eve Party!
From the Funhouse Commons Teens, are you looking for something fun and exciting to do on New Years Eve? The Funhouse-Commons has the answer, with the “Electric New Years Eve Party”! It’s the place to be for Orcas Teens on New Years Eve. The evening will be filled fun activities
Emmanuel Parish Hosts Winter Solstice Walk
The indoor Labyrinth walk at Emmanuel Parish Hall, December 2009 The Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on Eastsound’s waterfront, will open the doors of its Parish Hall to all, on Friday, December 21, from 4 until 6 p.m., for an indoor Labyrinth Walk. Though the outdoor stone labyrinth is open
Weather Watch Advisory for 36-48 Hours
From Brendan Cowan, San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management Info below is courtesy of National Weather Service in Seattle. Usually it's when we see mention of gusts in the 70 mph range that we start to see more significant impacts to the islands, usually in the form of
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
Orcas West Council Member Rick Hughes By Rick Hughes, Orcas West County Council Member I would like to thank the voters of Orcas West for their amazing support in the recent November election. With over 68% of the vote, I feel confident that Orcas Island champions forward thinking
