Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Guest Column: Be One of a Thousand
By Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation is looking for 1,000 generous donors. Last week, the Orcas Island School District had to make $120,000 in mid-year cuts. Some of this was because of a drop in enrollment, some of this has to do with state cuts to such programs
Canine Capers: That Which is Unique
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
The Week Ahead: A Season for All Tastes
Monday, February 13 Explore alternative modes of transportation on Orcas Island including shuttles, bikes, rideshare, etc. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station for anyone interested. The Chamber would like to create a committee to take the lead on Orcas
Announcing a Series of Pruning Classes
From Food Masters In addition to demonstration and explanation from the instructor, participants will have a chance for guided hands-on learning. Please bring pruning tools if you have them. All classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Sunday: February 19th - “Backyard Pruning” Led by instructor Libby
A Vote for Creating Social Capital, One Hour at a Time
By Mark DeTray Thanks to the efforts of a core group of local volunteers, the task of establishing a county-wide time bank (aka, time exchange) is well underway. The local time exchange initiative is now ready to adopt a name and motto. To this end, all county residents are invited to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Education Foundation, the School Library Stays Open
Thank you OIEF for paying to keep our library open for the rest of the year, because we love our library. It made us feel really sad when we heard it was going to have to close. Because it has all of our favorite books, and when it rains outside
Nuts & Bolts of Sports & Parks Concern OIPRD
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD), created by voters in 2009, continues to hold regular meetings to create a program that takes care of parks and programs under its jurisdiction. Last Thursday, Feb. 9, the OIPRD district commissioners looked at funds, systems parks and specifically,
Letter to the Editor: Annual Heritage Seed Exchange — Thank you!
It truly was another amazing event. On February 4th the seed saving group quickly filled West Sound Community Hall. A frenzy of veggie and flower seed exchanges commenced. Literally hundreds of seed varieties were shared. In addition to sharing rare seed, local favorites, and newer heirloom varieties; the sharing of gardening &
OPALCO Seeks New Directors
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 5, 2012 as the date for its 2012 Annual Meeting and election of directors. The Board has appointed a nominating committee of three members from District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Big Double, Blakely, Fawn, Little Double and Obstruction Islands). This committee will
Free “Knowing Your Child” Seminar Returns
Saturday, Feb. 18, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Eastsound Returning by popular request on Saturday, February 18, Catherine Henderson, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., will “continue the conversation” from her fall seminar titled, “Knowing Your Child and Your Child Knowing You.” The seminar will be at the Senior Center
Profound Perfomances at Orcas Center
A review by Lin McNulty The Orcas Center was set ablaze tonight with the stage presentation of Harper Lee's solitary novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." The story itself is painful: A black man in depression-era Maycomb, Alabama is wrongfully accused of the rape of a white woman. The
The Weekend Calendar, Feb. 10 – 12
Friday, February 10 Orcas Angels Benefit Prime Rib Dinner. 5 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Deer Harbor Community Club Potluck, 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share, a place setting and beverage, 376-5404 To Kill a Mockingbird Opening Night, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Based on
Letter to the Editor: Regarding San Juan County’s CAO
To The Editor: I would like to point out the reality that all ecosystems effect each other around the Globe. While San Juan County can only be responsible for the areas within this county, it is not unreasonable to demand we do everything we can to mitigate damages to our
Alternative Transportation Meeting on Orcas February 13
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a public meeting on Monday, February 13, 1 pm – 3 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall for anyone interested in exploring alternative modes of transportation on Orcas Island, including shuttles, bikes, rideshare, etc. This meeting is intended to bring people together to
Kevin O’Brien Selected New Orcas Fire Chief
From the Orcas Island Fire District Commissioners After a comprehensive regional search, the Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 (Orcas Island Fire and Rescue) is pleased to announce the selection of Kevin O’Brien as its new fire chief. Kevin has over twenty
Valentine’s Dance at Odd Fellows Hall
The Odd Fellows Hall will be hosting a Valentine's Day dance party this Saturday, February 11. The dance theme is "Love Makes the World Go Round" and features fun to dance to music, featuring a global music mix including Cuban, Salsa, Reggae, and Afrobeat, played by DJ's Bruce Pavitt and Jay
