Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Emmanuel Parish Creates a Community Labyrinth
From Nancy Ayer The full moon in March 19 Spring equinox is March 20 Come on your own time and observe with a walk on the newly constructed community labyrinth on Emmanuel Green. Watch this video, created by Carl Buttke, on making the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Community Labyrinth: .youtube.com/watch?v=2saqLW5-2tg
Dates Changed for Getting to “YES!” Meetings for the Schoolchildren of Orcas Island
Fred Klein, community organizer of the “Getting to Yes for the schoolchildren of Orcas Island” consensus meetings, announced on March 15 that the dates have been changed “to eliminate conflicts with important weekend events for parents of schoolchildren.” In addition, child care will be available for parents who wish to attend
Kailley Grantham Concert this Friday
Orcas High School senior Kailley Grantham, who is also a long-standing member of the Community Band and Islands Sinfonia, will present a live concert to benefit a Mission Trip planned by another senior studetn, this Friday, March 18. The concert is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island
History Lives Here: Tour on March 26
A tour of Historic Lodgings to benefit the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum will take place on Saturday, March 26. The Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum encourages islanders to mark their calendars on that date for a self-guided tour of historic lodgings of Orcas Island! Six
Art Book Classes with Philomena Robinson
Local Artist and Author Philomena Robinson will present two Book Classes for "Parent & Child" or "Grandparent & Child" on the next two Saturdays, March 19 and 26 at the Orcas Public Library. The classes will be held from 1:30 to 4:30, and will accommodate 8 persons, at
Riding the Wild Waves on a Wind-Tossed Sunday
By Margot Shaw The old man and the sea off Crescent Beach! This was about 1:15 Sunday. The man had already tipped into the water as I arrived. He got up, and sped across the bay until spilling again closer to shore. He then pulled up on shore,
Quakes, Tsunamis, and the Islands
A practical take on disaster preparedness By Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management Last week’s earthquake in Japan has grabbed headlines across the world for obvious reasons. The scale of the destruction is hard to fathom and difficult to digest. This is especially true for those
County Land Bank Meets in Eastsound this Friday
From the San Juan County Land Bank The public is invited to join Land Bank commissioners and staff at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound for an afternoon discussion about Land Bank projects and priorities. The public meeting on Orcas Island will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in on Friday,
Port Affirms Aircraft Right-of-Way
On March 10, the Port of Orcas District Commissioners adopted the following policy on Pedestrian and Vehicle movement on airport surfaces: Whether you are a pedestrian or the driver of a vehicle contemplating entry to Port of Orcas property, the following procedures are in effect, and will be enforced by
Play in the Arts with Susan Slapin
Artist Susan Slapin will be teaching creative art classes -- Beginning sketching (doodle~drawing) and color, and invites all to "add a touch of poetry and a dash of improv or song, as the Spirit moves ya!Learn~Develop~Engage~Express~Have Fun!" Susan will provide educational content in a "semi-organic fashion with a focus on
Letter to the Editor: Charlie Binford Thanks Emergency Medics
In the fifteen years we have had our B&B in Deer Harbor, one of the most oft asked questions has been “where do I get medical treatment if I need it while on Orcas?” I have always answered that we have plenty of good doctors and, if you are an
EDC Offers Workshop on Social Media and SIM
Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM – social influence marketing. The course will start out with a basic
The Week Ahead: What’s Blowin’ in the Wind?
Monday, March 14 County Charter Review process is the subject of the League of Women Voters of San Juan County meeting at the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor from 12 noon until 2 p.m. This is a chance to learn about the process and to voice your opinion
Orcas Lions Let Lucky Winner Roar Through Island Market
Shopping Spree Raffle Starts This Week The Orcas Lion’s Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle ticket sales begin again Friday March 18th at Island Market. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday March 26 at 4 p.m. The lucky winner will be cheered on by Lions Club members at
Workshop on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Library Starts April 4
Jane Alden will be presenting a workshop on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night or What You Will" Mondays April 4 through May 23 at the Orcas Island Library, 1:00 to 2:30pm. Jane has studied, performed, directed, produced, taught, read and loved Shakespeare's work for over 40 years. "I have found that the
OIPRD Meets Twice to Take Care of Parks & Rec Business
At the special public meeting of the new Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, March 10, OIPRD Commissioner heard from rarin’-to-go representatives for a Buck Mountain Trail, the newly-formed Wrestling Team and a Skate Park proponent. The rec district board also discussed: Accounting responsibilities and procedures for
