Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Gandhi’s Non-Violent Path in Glass Opera Satyagraha
Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.at Orcas Center The fourth opera of "The Met: Live is HD" series at Orcas Center is Satyagraha by Philip Glass. A unique and visually stunning production of Philip Glass’s opera, Satyagraha shares Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance as a path to
Attention All Aspiring Farmers & Sustainable Agriculture Professionals: Webinar Series
By WSU Small Farms Program Do you want to improve your farm’s bottom line? Could farming be in your future? The Washington State University Small Farms Program has educational opportunities that meet you on-line and in the field. We offer unique educational formats combining research and professional expertise to give
Dance with the Cookies at Odd Fellows Hall
Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. Contradance with the Cookies this Saturday night! Come work up an appetite for Thanksgiving with a fun night of community dancing. If you are a regular contradancer this a great band and caller. If you have
American Legion Honors Veterans
Updated Nov. 15 The rain waited to come down until the full complement of attendees at the America Legion's November 11 services had assembled outdoors to dedicate the Veterans of Viet Nam War memorial outside. Then rain it did while the group stood in watchful silence as Sons
Senior Center Coupon Book Boosts Giving and Savings
By Milly Vetterlein Senior Center Advisory Board The holidays are just ahead and the extra pinch in the pocket this year can be painful,but the Orcas Senior Center Coupon Book lets you both save and give whatever your budget. A kale plant,or a big bouquet, candles or a second hand
Montessori School Selling Holiday Wreaths
In its 17th year, the Orcas Montessori School wreath sale is an Orcas Island holiday tradition. This year the sale features two sizes of wreaths which can be shipped anywhere in the US, or delivered for free to Orcas addresses. The wreaths are hand-made of noble fir and
Some Golden Days of Autumn Still: The Week Ahead
Tuesday, November 15 “America Recycles Day” a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance (1) of recycling and (2) of making conscious efforts to “close the recycling loop” by purchasing items made of recycled materials. Orcas Library Board of Trustees meeting at 9 a.m. in the Public Library Conference
Concert at The Grange Cancelled for Tonight
A last-minute family emergency has caused the John Miller and John Reischman concert, which was scheduled for 7 p.m. at The Grange on Sunday, to be cancelled.
Museum Sponsors History Nights with Orcas “Old-Timers”
Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Museum on North Beach Road From the Orcas Island Historical Museum With the coming of the quieter season, the Orcas Island Historical Museum will be sponsoring a series of monthly gatherings which they have dubbed “History Night,” an evening when one
Report on East Sound’s Marine Health this Friday
Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Center By Marcia Spees The results are in from research conducted this summer at Indian Island! The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team, under the guidance of the marine science labs at Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology
Brann Cabin Restoration Progressing
Private Contributions Sought to complete Interior & Finish Work By Stan Matthews, County Website and Communications Manager The restoration of the Brann Cabin to its homesteading period has begun. Restoration expert David Rogers is currently working on the stabilization of the 111yr old cabin. The SJC Parks goal
Take the Pledge Nov. 15, “America Recycles Day”
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator “America Recycles Day” is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance (1) of recycling and (2) of making conscious efforts to “close the recycling loop” by purchasing items made of recycled materials. Private/public/non-profit partnerships have sponsored this annual
Learn to Lead in the San Juan Islands
Application deadline Nov. 14 "The future of the islands will be decided in the islands." Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is a six-month program that brings together professional leaders in various sectors to help an interactive group of islanders: • Develop professional leadership skills and potential • Learn more about issues
Funhouse Commons Brings Soccer Indoors
Indoor Soccer will run at the Christian School Gym Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. through December 14. Sign up is Wednesday, November 16 at The Christian School Gym at 3:30 p.m. The program will run Ages: 12 & up. Cost: $25 members/$35 nonmembers. For more
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Work of Protecting Islands Continues
Dear Editor: Now that the citizens' effort to renew our Land Bank has concluded, we would like to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers as well as the entire San Juan Islands' community who worked and supported the Land Bank and this renewal effort. We
Vaccinations Urged as Whooping Cough Spreads
By the San Juan County Health Department San Juan County Health officials report the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) outbreak is continuing. To date there have been 27 probable and confirmed cases among County residents and health officials urge all residents to take precautions to prevent the disease from spreading further.
