Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: April Will Be Remembered
We want to thank everyone for the joyous outpouring of love for our dearly departed April. April's good friend, Scott Rankin, created this video of the wake for your enjoyment. We raised enough money to purchase her brick at the museum, Thank you so much. April would mooooved by the
Weekly Calendar — The Sun Must Be Shining for All this Energy!
Tuesday, October 9 The 2012-2013 Marine Lecture Series starts with a talk by Peter Arcese, a professor at the University of British Columbia,"Indirect effects of humans on the conservation of native species and ecosystems" or what Joe likes to call "What we can do better to have a healthy ecosystem."
Enjoy Live Performance of Cafe Musica!
Saturday, Oct.13 at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel Isaac and Esther Olson will give a free performance this Saturday evening at the Seventh Day Adventist Chapel on the Orcas Christian School campus. Get ready for an evening of fun, live music with Cafe Musica! Performed
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes to Ban GMOs
Dear Editor, This to express our support for San Juan County Initiative 2012-4, which would prohibit the growing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in open systems such as agriculture and landscaping. Having worked in the natural products grocery industry for the past decade (eight of those here on Lopez Island),
Unwrapping the School Library!
Four top sellers (In back row -- l to r: Sabrina Bailey and Madison Todd. Front row: Millie Kau and Jefferson Freeman) From Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is pleased to announce that the OISD school library will be re-opening, possibly as soon as Monday,
Letter to the Editor: Opposing Coal Terminal, Orcasians Join Conference
Somewhat by chance, last week I found myself participating in...actually, just listening in on...a conference call orchestrated by the outfit in Bellingham, SSA Marine, which will be building and operating the proposed coal export facility at Cherry Point. The call was part of a local community outreach to educate folks
Dinner-Dance for All at the Senior Center
Saturday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center Tickets are now on sale for the Big Bash Dinner Dance at the Senior Center. The "Bash" includes appetizers and a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a pork roast dinner prepared by Senior Center Chef Jay
L’Elisir d’Amore Opens 2012-13 Met Season
Anna Netrebko as Adina in Donizetti's "L'Elisir d'Amore."Photo: Nick Heavican/Metropolitan Opera Celebrate the opening of the 2012-2013 Metropolitan Opera Season with an Opening of the Opera champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception during the interludes of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore on October 14 starting at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center.
Letter to the Editor: Propositions 1 & 2 Would Create Unfair, Politicized Climate
I am opposed to these Propositions because, unlike what is claimed by the proponents: The fact is that the overwhelming majority of counties in the U.S. have more than 3 Council members Proposition 1 would result in unequal and unfair representation By electing full time representatives through expensive countywide campaigns
Seats Still Available for Sunday’s Meal on the Green
An Island spread at its very best. By Madie Murray A few seats remains for those wishing to experience Farm to Table at its best on the Eastsound Village Green - Today! The weather is great, the chefs are ready and your table awaits! The Orcas Island Farm
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters in Opposition to Charter Schools Initiative
Vote No on I-1240, Creating a new Charter School System We need proven solutions for all children before unproven ideas for just a few. Here are a few reasons why I-1240 is not the solution. Washington has the 4th most-crowded classrooms in the nation, outdated textbooks and technology, too few
Enchanted Forest at Orcas Center for Two Weekends
Enchanted Forest will Enchant islanders Oct. 11- 13 and Oct. 18-20 Enchanted Forest Cabaret … Fly Me To The Moon, a theatrical adventure runs Thursday through Saturday, October 11-13 & 18-20 at 7:30 pm on the OffCenter stage at Orcas Center. Enchanted Forest Cabaret ...Fly Me To the
Writer’s Roundtable: Inviting Memories
The monthly Writer’s Roundtable on Saturday, October 13 will address “Old Friend From Far Away”: Inviting Memories. The title of this month’s Writer’s Roundtable comes from a recent book by writer Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down The Bones), on the practice of memoir writing. Using prompts from this and
A Bright Day for Homecoming 2012!
Orcas High School students march by class down North Beach Road in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 5. The Homecoming Football game is today at 1 p.m. at Dahl Field. Just as everything settles into place, Orcas Island High School celebrates Homecoming. A parade through Eastsound and
OPALCO Broadband Study Update
As reported a month ago, OPALCO is on the home stretch in its year-long effort to explore the feasibility of expanding our existing fiber-optic network to create a telecommunications infrastructure that would serve San Juan County. The goals of the Initiative are to: Upgrade our electrical system by adding Smart
Saturday Night Live Barn Dance!
Barns R Us! Come to the Barn Dance next Saturday night at the West Sound Community Hall From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Mark your calendars for a fun ‘old time’ Barn Dance next Saturday night Oct. 13 at the West Sound Community Hall. Sponsored in conjunction with
