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
Field Research Day at Indian Island this Thursday
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront. The next Field Research Day is Thursday, April 21 at the lowest tide
Guest Column: Prepare for Landslide of Waste Resources
By Gulliver Rankin, Natural Home Builders Inc. To the County Council and Islanders Solid Waste - This I believe: I believe that taking full responsibility for our trash footprint is an essential part of a strong community. I believe in local control of essential services. If we outsource our solid
Mystery of East Sound Waters Signal Herring Return
Updated April 17 at 9:30 a.m. Juvenile herring may be detected soon, following spawn event Why were the waters of East Sound a tropical blue near Madrona Point late last month? Thanks to the "footwork" of Marta Branch's marine science and marine biology classes, there appears to be
April 22 Parade to Honor “Our Dear Earth”
By Gregory Books, Earthling Greetings Fellow Earthlings: Next Friday, April 22, is Earth Day and for the tenth consecutive year, the Earth Loving people of Orcas Island will be expressing their appreciation for our dear planet by having an Earth Day Parade. All people who love our earth
Performance Poetry Competition at Doe Bay Café April 24
The public is invited to the first ever Orcas Island performance poetry competition with Seattle slam poets Maya Hersh, Greg Brisendine, and Steven Wilbur. The competition is April 24 at 7 p.m. on the dot at the Doe Bay Resort café, sponsored by Artsmith (orcasartsmith.org) Slammaster: local writer
New Orcas Fire Fighters Sworn in to Volunteer Service
Commissioners review Friday Harbor fire, work on West Sound Station, Strategic Plan and future training By Ken Brown “I voluntarily take this oath with purpose and pride... I understand that all these lives will be in my hands and mine in theirs…” This was a part of the oath of service
The Weekend: Lots to Do and Time to Do It
Friday, April 15 Darvill's Bookstore hosts Judy Bentley, reading from Hiking Washington's History, at 7 p.m. 376-1035 Saturday, April 16 Kiwanis Clean-up of Pioneer Park at the corner of North Beach Road , Prune Alley and School Road. Starts at 10 a.m. Granny’s Attic Sale at the Senior Center from
Ciscoe Morris Coming to April Garden Club Meeting
Ciscoe Morris, one of the most recognized gardening experts in the area, is coming to Orcas Island. Ciscoe will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Both Club members and the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be at 10:00 a.m.
Darvill’s Hosts Hiking Washington’s History Author
Join Judy Bentley at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. as she reads from her book Hiking Washington's History. Judy Bentley, who teaches at South Seattle Community College, is an avid hiker and the author of fourteen books for young adults. Hiking Washington’s History
School Board Accepts $900,000 and Moves Forward on Non-voted Debt
Board takes risk that community will support decision in public vote Last night at a Special School Board meeting, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors voted 4 to 1 (with Director Jim Sullivan opposed) to direct district administration to prepare required documents for non-voted debt in the
Chamber Music Festival: Spring! Students! Strings!
Popular violinist Monique Mead returns to Orcas the week of April 25th - 28th to inspire students of all ages. Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s (OICMF) Musician-in-Residence program makes it possible for children to learn from highly skilled musicians. Mead will work throughout the week with K-12 students
Susan Osborn & Orcas A Cappella to Sing at Deer Harbor April 23
At the Deer Harbor Community Club 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23 By Clay Parsons There will be a Benefit Concert starring Susan Osborn and the Orcas a Cappella Choir at the Deer Harbor Community Club on Saturday afternoon, April 23rd, at 4 p.m. All of the proceeds will
Orcas Island Library Celebrates National Library Week and Volunteer Recognition Week
National Library Week will be celebrated the week of April 10-16th. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country
Simon Winchester Adds Book Signing to Crossroads Lecture on China
Orcas Island is abuzz in anticipation of British author Simon Winchester's appearance on island for an Orcas Crossroads Lecture at 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 17 at Orcas Center. The lecture is entitled The Fascination of China: Past, Present and Future. Mr. Winchester announces that he'll arrive at
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Moran Park Cleanup
Thank you to the volunteers that came to Moran State Park for the Friends annual clean up. You worked hard and efficiently! At the end of the day with a few straggling volunteers still working diligently, the park rangers were so impressed with all we accomplished. The park is almost
Message from State Senator Kevin Ranker
Greetings from Olympia! Now into the 13th week of the 2011 legislative session, the pace has quickened from a jog to a run. With approximately only two weeks left until the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn bills continue to move through both chambers at a very quick pace. Demonstrations on
