Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Remember Seniors’ Coupon Book Moneysavers
By Milly Vetterlein What always wants to go out with you,pays for itself and never forgets to say "Thank You"? Your "Orcas On the Go" coupon book is the answer. This is a reminder that there only two weeks left to use the handy moneysavers in the current book. The
Is Board Service in Your Future? Don’t Miss Boot Camp!
Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive three hour introduction to skillful nonprofit board service. With more than 100 nonprofit and service organizations on Orcas, and countless more on San Juan and Lopez, chances are you have been asked to serve on
Council Members Advise EPRC on Orcas Planning
At the May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, Council Members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller, and Senior Planner Colin Maycock, made recommendations to the Eastsound's planning group regarding workings with the County on changes to the Eastsound Sub-area Plan, updates to the Critical Areas Ordiance, protection of the
Angel Michaels Directs Orcas A Cappella in “Lovely & Lively” Songs
Updated May 11 at 11:30 a.m. Concerts on Orcas, Lopez and Shaw The public is invited to welcome and congratulate Angel Michaels in her debut performance as Director of the Orcas A Cappella Singers this month. The Singers, now in their eighth year, will perform under her direction
Shape the Future at the Funhouse thru FAN
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children of Orcas Island. Anyone who cares about Orcas kids is welcome—and parents are especially vital—we want your help designing programs, mitigating problems, and providing direction to
Meet Jim Litch, New MD at Orcas Medical Center
From the Orcas Medical Center website, orcasmedicalcenter.com Dr. Jim Litch, MD, DTMH, has joined the staff of Orcas Medical Center. He lives on Orcas Island with his wife, Dr. Rachel Bishop, and their two children. Jim is experienced in family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, men’s health
Renowned Community Kitchen Founder Comes to Orcas to Benefit Food Bank & Farm to Cafeteria
Robert Egger, the founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, a community kitchen in Washington D.C.,will be sharing his experiences in food assistance across the nation, the role of non-profits and creating effective solutions. Eggers will be at a fundraising event for the Orcas Island Food Bank and
OIEF “Egg Hunt” Underway May 10
By Madie Murray A sneak preview of some of the beautiful and original egg-art our Island artists have created for the annual Orcas Island Education Foundation Food for Thought Benefit auction will take place at the following businesses having them on display between May 10 and May 18:
Horticulturist Cautions: Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins
The featured speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 18 will be Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, who will help us recognize The “Rights” of Spring: Avoid Seven Deadly Sins When Planting Trees and Shrubs. Linda Chalker-Scott has a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Oregon State University and is an ISA certified
Wanderers Return to Sing Folk Music
By Bill Buchan The Wanderers and Tom Rawson return to Orcas Island with their singable music, performing this time at the Senior Center. The Wanderers are the duo of Carl Allen and Bill Murlin. They feature folk songs from the 1950s to today. They focus on good harmonies backed with
Orcas Medical Foundation Posts Q&A About Possible Anacortes Hospital Affiliation
By Ed Wilson In April, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) announced a planned affiliation with Island Hospital of Anacortes. To keep people informed, OMF has posted a detailed “Questions & Answers” link at orcasmedicalcenter.com, under “NON-PROFIT.” The preliminary plan calls for Island Hospital to manage the Orcas Medical Center (OMC) practice beginning
Local Democrats Call to End War Funding
By Sharon Abreu A Conversation Café will discuss the cost of the wars on May 18 The Washington State Democratic Party passed a resolution last weekend calling on federal legislators from Washington State to oppose further funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also to take leadership to
County Council to Hold Best Available Science Workshop
The San Juan County Council will conduct a workshop on Best Available Science (BAS) on Monday, May 16, 2011 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. WA. The workshop includes conference calls with BAS scientists. Public comment will be accepted. The workshop will
All Invited to Discuss “The Help” Today
Linda Slone will lead a discussion of The Help by Kathyrn Stockett at Darvill's Bookstore this afternoon. In The Help, author Kathryn Stockett describes three extraordinary women whose determination to tell their real stories instead of living silent lives forever changes a town, and the way women--mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends--view
The Week Ahead: Full of Ferries and Flowers
Monday, May 9 Doe Bay Café / Splab Literary Series - Documentary Film and Commentary Dominick DellaSala, author of Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World will be commentating about PBS documentary "A Wild American West," at 7 p.m. in the café. Please call for reservations - 376-8059. Tuesday, May
Dinner and Dance – Chimayo’s and Simply Ballroom
Dine at Chimayo’s before Simply Ballroom and be gifted with a yummy complimentary appetizer. Then come over to the Orcas Center and be awed by the award-winning performance of The Utah Ballroom Dance Company on Friday, May 13 at 7: 30 pm! Tickets $15 at www.orcascenter.org or call
