Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
National Test of Emergency Alert System Nov. 9
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2 pm (EST) and run concurrently across all time zones. This system test is the first of its kind designed to
Guest Column: Walt Corbin Reports on China
Gayle and I recently did a three-week quick tour of China. I almost weep at what I saw happening there in contrast to the chaos that I now see in our Country. Yes there is corruption. Yes, there is an uncurrent of “you don’t want to disappear fro expressing the
The Indralaya Library Open to All on Wednesdays
By Leonie Van Gelder Indralaya is a theosophical camp/retreat center founded in 1927 by members of the Theosophical Society. Basic theosophical principles include reverence for life, compassion for all, sympathy with the need of individuals to find truth for themselves, and respect for every religious tradition. The library collection reflects
County Arts Council Elects Board
By Teddy Deane, President, SJCAC Steering Committee On Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 a board of directors was officially elected by the general membership marking the official creation of a San Juan County Arts Council. Its mission: to promote and integrate the artistic resources of the county for the creative economic
Spectrum Dance Theater to Perform on Orcas
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 Arts Festival in the Bagley
Letter to the Editor: Money Misspent on Marijuana “Threat”
Organized crime derives about 50 percent of its income from smuggling and distributing marijuana. We spent $15 billion on drug wars in 2010 of which over $7 billion is spent annually towards arresting and prosecuting nearly 800,000 people for marijuana offenses (2005 FBI estimate). In spite of this about 85
Emmanuel Church To Host Award-Winning Film for Veterans Day
Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church In honor of Veterans Day, Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present the award-winning documentary film “The Welcome” on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Filmed in southern Oregon, “The Welcome” offers a fiercely
League of Women Voters at Vote411.org Gives Voter Information
From the National League of Women Voters Education Fund The last few days of election 2011 are upon us and we are working at a fever pitch to get voters the information they are looking for about their upcoming elections. Please help us by forwarding this message to family, friends,
Siegfried Live in HD in New “Ring” Opera
The Met: Live in HD's third opera of the season is Siegfried by Richard Wagner, airing at Orcas Center on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1 pm Don't miss the third installment (in two parts) of Robert Lepage's stunning new production of Wagner's Ring cycle. In part three
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Job Not Yet Done
Vote Yes for the Land Bank—It’s not too late. As a mother, worker, tax payer and land owner in San Juan County I am writing to those who haven’t voted yet, to encourage you to find your ballot and vote yes for the Land Bank renewal. Those with strong
Meeting Today at Noon: A Game Change as the CAO Update Includes Agricultural Areas
Today, Nov. 4 Agricultural Stakeholders from noon to 2 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall Washington State mulled for over four years if agricultural areas should be included in the required Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) updates. Last July, it decided that agriculture was indeed a critical component of the protective ordinance
TGIF? The Weekend Awaits! What Calls to You?
Friday, November 4 Issues and options in the Agricultural Component of the CAO update, noon to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Sponsored by the county Agriculture Resource Committee to inform the broader agricultural stakeholder community Terry Johnson’s Seventh Annual Art Students Exhibit Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7
Farmers Bring Bountiful Island Produce Indoors
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall Orcas Island Farmers and Artisans bring their wares under the roof of the Odd Fellows Hall on Haven Street in Eastsound during the iffy fall season. Freshly harvested beets, potatoes, kale, collard greens, turnips, onions, carrots and
Shining Stars Song and Dance Workshop for Kids
Caryn Simmons, Director of Morningstar Farm Singing Camp, will lead a troupe of kids aged 7-15 through a weekend song and dance workshop at the Funhouse/Commons in Eastsound on North Beach Road. The schedule, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will bring song, dance,
Artsmith Salon is Back with Prizewinner Brenda Miller
Brenda Miller is the featured guest at the Artsmith Salon on Sunday, November 6 at 7 pm at Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast in Eastsound. Thre will also be an open mic at the event. Brenda Miller is the author of Listening Against the Stone (Skinner House Books, 2011), Blessing
A Day in the Life of the Orcas Island Food Bank
By Madie Murray It’s a few minutes to five on a chilly Thursday evening when volunteers start arriving at the Food Bank building on Madrona Street to hand out free groceries to individuals stopping by this night. About 10 are already in front chatting and commiserating, waiting for the door
