Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
What is a Vet?
Contributed by San Olson What is a Vet? Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a aged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone together, a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or perhaps another
A Weekend of Remembrance, Dance, Drama and Feasting
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication; 11:11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Everyone is invited! Orcas Island’s American Legion Post will dedicate its just-completed Vietnam Veterans Memorial during its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The sculpture, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and created
Senior Center Creativity on Display
By Sue Lamb Members of Orcas Senior Center will be displaying their creative talents. Paintings, Quilts, Photographs, Pottery, and Woodworking will be on display November 1 to November 22, at Orcas Senior Center in Eastsound. All are welcome to the Center to view the art display.
Dance Season at Orcas Center Opens with Spectrum Dance Theater
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Spectrum Dance Theater (SDT), the Seattle-based, critically-acclaimed dance company, will perform on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30pm...”pushing at the swiftest edge of what human bodies can do.” The Seattle Times Euclidean Space is a new work that premiered at this year’s Bumbershoot
Acoustic musicians in intimate setting Sunday at The Grange
Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at The Grange Long regarded by peers, fans, and critics alike as two of North America's finest instrumentalists, mandolinist John Reischman and guitarist John Miller have joined forces in an exciting foray into the world of jazz and Latin music. Both are outstanding players
Editorial: Honor War Veterans with “The Welcome”
Veterans Day began in November, 1918 as Armistice Day, the laying down of weapons, or arms, following World War I. It particularly honors war veterans, those who have served in the military in battle zones. Those veterans have done the dirty work in the name of national honor and character;
Orcas Vote Results Solidify Original Projections
Land Bank Renewal Still Close Tabulation in the Nov. 8 election as of 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 indicate that early projections still hold, with the Land Bank Renewal outcome still in question. The Orcas Island School District Capital Projects Levy will pass with 1,358 votes in favor of the
Learn about the Science of Climate Change at WSU webinar
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. online By Tara Zimmerman, Associate in Research Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources We hear about climate change from the media, but the information can be confusing and politically charged. Join WSU soil scientist Craig Cogger for a two-part webinar series to cut
Fire Commissioners Waiting to Name Chief Search Committee
Public weighs in on cost, time frame and community "fit" in search for Chief Mike Harris' replacement Last night, at the beginning of the discussion regarding a new fire chief search, Fire District Commissioner Barbara Bedell read a written statement from the commissioners, recognizing strong support for"a local individual." The
Community Sing with Choral Legend Alice Parker
From the Orcas Choral Society Tomorrow night, November 10, there will be an extraordinary event on Orcas -- a “community sing” with choral legend Alice Parker. Everyone is invited to come and join in singing! The Community Sing will be at Orcas Island Community Church on Thursday at
Election Night Vote Projections: Yes School Fix, Iffy Land Bank Renewal & No Waste Fee
Guss, Gregory and Sauer headed for victory in contested district positions San Juan County Elections Office reported at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 with 5,787 ballot counted (out of a registered electorate of 11,573). The Orcas public school's One-Year Capital Projects Levy (Proposition No. 1 Orcas Island School District #137) has a
Funhouse Commons Math Olympiad to Start Up
Informational meet on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 3:30 p.m. at the Funhouse Commons The Funhouse Commons is starting a Math Olympiad Team for 4-6th graders, through the national Math Olympiad organization. This math club meets weekly for an hour. Club members explore a topic or strategy in depth with the
Celebrate the “Stinking Rose” at the Doe Bay Café
Saturday, Nov. 12 at Doe Bay, 5 to 9 p.m. From the Doe Bay Café Orcas Island is known for its amazing diversity of produce, but we usually don’t think about how many types of our favorite allium are available locally. At Doe Bay Café’s 6th Annual Garlic Feast on
State Senators Write Letter Regarding Coal Terminal Concerns
From the State Democrats office A coalition of 13 Washington state senators whose districts will be impacted by the development of a coal terminal north of Bellingham are urging local and state officials to consider all impacts of the project. The senators voiced their concerns in a letter to Ted
Farming Now Falls Under Critical Areas Ordinance Rules
Thursday, Nov. 10 — Farmers Encouraged to Attend Planning Commission Meeting in Friday Harbor At a meeting on Orcas Island last Friday, Nov. 4, a small group of local agricultural stakeholders met with Peggy Bill and Sara Jones of the County Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) to discuss participation in
The Week Ahead: Elections, Veterans, Dance and Turkey Gatherings
Monday, November 6 Monday night movies at the Doe Bay Café! This week's over the top, foodie documentary about two pastry chefs will begin at 7 p.m. and as always half price bottles of wine are offered in the Café during dinner service! Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com Tuesday, November 8 Election Day
