Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Thornton Wilder’s Works Celebrated in “Orcas Reads”
Kick-off party on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall "Orcas Reads" is a month-long program brought to all islanders by the Orcas Center and the Friends of the Orcas Public Library. It will feature the work of American man-of-letters Thornton Wilder, including a
4-H Starting Anew this Thursday
The first meeting of the Orcas 4-H Fur & Feathers Club will be Thursday, January 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Christian School. Fur & Feathers includes cats, dogs, sheep, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, photography, cooking, art, music, crafts and a whole lot more! Pretty much everything except horses.
2012 Settles In with Meetings, Lectures and Potlucks
Monday, January 9 T'ai Chi at the Senior Center with Joan Roulac. Free introductory class at 9 a.m. Advanced class at 11 a.m. Class fee for 8 weeks, $90. Tuesday, January 10 Orcas Island Public Library Board meeting form 9 to 11 a.m. at the Library. 376-4985. Friends of the
Cancer Support Group to Meet Thursday, Jan. 12
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as family member, friend, caregiver or in
School Board Travels to Olympia to Consult with Legislators
A special Orcas Island School Board Meeting will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia this Tuesday, January 10, 2012. School Board members will meet with Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, and Representatives Jeff Morris and Kris Lytton. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Red Lion
EPRC Moves Ahead with Prune Alley “Streetscape” Improvement Plans
At the Jan. 5 regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), Committee members, with the assistance of Shannon Wilbur, County Engineer and veteran architect Bill Trogden, of the Eastsound Design Review Subcommittee, fleshed out some plans for advancing the Eastsound “Streetscape” design. One of the purposes of the
Judges Decide State Shorts Public School Funding
On Thursday, Jan. 5,2012, the State Supreme Court issued a ruling on state funding of public education. The following is a statement from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Randy Dorn, on the case (McCleary v. State): Today’s unanimous ruling by the State Supreme Court is a clear victory for the
Jordan Griffin Heads for the Mountain Slopes
From Rachel Griffin on CaringBridge.com “Jordan starts his Bi-Skiing program this weekend. I probably don't need to explain to you how excited he is...but he is!! Literally bouncing off the walls, acting like a 5 year old waiting for Christmas! I will promise to continue to update with
In Formation: a Community Based Time Bank
By Morgan Meadows Learn how you can participate in creating "an hour for an hour" of coordinated time exchanges for meeting needs. How does this program support a reciprocal, strong, services to people based economy? Informational meetings are scheduled for the Orcas Public Library Conference Room, as follows: Friday, January 13
Ferry Schedule Changes: Anacortes Late Sailing to Affect Saturday Schedule
Updated at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 7 Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced this morning, Jan. 7, " The 10:15 a.m. departure from Anacortes to Orcas is operat ing 25 minutes behind schedule doe to heavier than normal marine traffic. "This will affect the 11:30 a.m. departure from Orcas, and the 12:40
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Commissioners Seek Feedback
Happy New Year! As many of you know, the Land Bank was renewed for 12 more years in a close county-wide election this past November. Because there has been a lot of community discussion over the past several months we, as the two Orcas Island Land Bank Commissioners, had the
Drug Traffic Charges to be Brought Against San Juan Student
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office On Friday, January 6, 2012, an extensive narcotics investigation by Sheriff’s Office detectives culminated in the arrest of an 18 year old male Friday Harbor High School student. Charges are pending on multiple counts of Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act involving
Little Bit of Music, Gov’t, B-Ball, Theater and J Edgar this Weekend!
Friday, Jan. 6 Lady Vikings Basketball JV @ 3 pm; Varsity @ 4:30 pm vs. Mount Vernon Christian in Orcas High School gym. 'J. Edgar' on-screen at the Seaview Theater. 'J. Edgar' explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th
Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee
By Jeff Hanson Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) with the Master Steward Award on Wednesday, Jan. 4, just the second
Writer’s Roundtable Plus Two Writing Classes this Month
JoEllen Moldoff, poetry facilitator, announces important events for writers, beginning this month. The monthly Writer's Roundtable will consider "Flowers For Your Salad: Writing in the New Year" on Saturday, January 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. JoEllen says, "Jumpstart your writing in the company of writing friends. Newcomers
Car-Bike Collision in the Rain
Updated Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. An Orcas Elementary student was involved in an accident at the intersection of North Beach and School Roads on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The student was struck by a car while riding his bike through the intersection. Orcas Island Elementary/Middle School Principal Kyle Freeman said,
