Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Be a Beach Watcher! Classes Start in March
By Shann Weston Turn your your love of the islands into service! WSU Beach Watchers is recruiting for the 2011 season. March 25-May 13. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It is modeled after the highly successful WSU Master Gardener
Letter to the Editor: Ask Community to Finance Desired Programs
To the Editor On a Monday morning one year ago, close to 300 Orcas citizens met with the County Council in an overwhelming show of support for the Exchange and a solid waste policy that stressed the importance of waste reduction. Since then the council has closed two transfer stations,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Agencies Awarded United Way Grants
I just thought I would take a moment and thank everyone for helping us with our 2010 United Way Campaign. We had $142,075 dollars in requests for aid. During these hard times and 2 major fund-raising efforts on Orcas for the Healing Arts Center Roof and the Orcas Food Bank
Orcas’ Nautilus Book Awards Accepting Entries through February 25
Authors, editors and publishers whose writing promotes spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change may submit their work for the Nautilus Book Awards’ competition through Friday, Feb. 25, announced Nautilus Award Founder Marilyn McGuire. The Nautilus Book Awards recognize print books, audio “books” and e-books that meet the above
Register by Friday Night for American Legion’s Salmon Derby This Weekend
Orcas Island’s American Legion Post 93 will again host members and visitors for the 32nd Annual Salmon Derby this weekend, Feb 19-20. To register for the derby which is open to the public, go to https://www.orcaspost93.org/Events/salmonderby.htm The entry fee is $50, and the First Prize Award is $1,100, with over
Tribute to Dorothy Austin
By Spirit Eagle Early last night, I received word that Dorothy Austin passed over into the next world. Following is my Tribute to an amazing woman who lived with and overcame great obstacles that would have been daunting to most people. She had Courage. Dorothy, Sister of My Soul Warrior For Our Mother
The Week Ahead Promises Benefits, County Council Meet, Beach Walks and Talks
Sunday, February 13 The Kindlings Winterfest Final lectures today at Orcas Island Community Church, 9 and 10:30 a.m. C.S. Lewis “Miracles: the Oldest Truth Makes the Most Sense in the Newest Place. Childcare is provided during the lectures. For more information call 376-6422 . 2nd Annual Seed/Plant Exchange 2 p.m.
Geddes Returns to School
Updated Feb. 13 at 12:45 p.m. The school cafeteria, that is, to once again conjure up an unforgettable lunch for our public school kids on Thursday, February 17. The menu that Geddes Martin, Chef of the Inn At Ship Bay, will be serving is home made sausage links
Bake Sale Monday to Bring “Stories from the Frontline”
By Lynsey Smith A Bake Sale will be held on Monday Feb. 14th at 3 p.m. at Island Market to bring students from War Torn Countries to Orcas Island. A group of High School students from the United World College will be speaking and building friendships on Orcas on March
OPAL, Church Council and Odd Fellows Co-sponsor Film Screening Feb. 26
“Finding Our Way” tells of deep historic wounds and the challenge of healing OPAL Community Land Trust, the Orcas Island Council of Churches and the Oddfellows are co-sponsoring a screening of “Finding Our Way,” a film by part-time Orcas Islander Leonie Sandercock. The film will be shown on Saturday, February
Flu Season is Here, But It’s Not too Late to Vaccinate
From Stan Matthews San Juan County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, MD, reports that flu is starting to spread in San Juan County, especially on Orcas Island. In the past week between 10% and 15% of the students at Orcas Elementary School have been absent,
Pathway to Food Security for the Land- & Financially-Challenged
"Guerilla Gardening - A Pathway to Food Security for the Financially & Land-Challenged," will be taught by James David Sneed on Sunday February 20th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound Topics covered will include: ~Gardening without Money ~Finding & Working Garden Plots in Unique
American Legion To Hold Membership Drive Feb. 19 to Continue Good Work
By Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community. The post holds fundraisers all year around to support their veteran programs, and have a service officer to work on behalf our local veterans.
Birdwatching Trip to Lopez Feb. 19
Barbara Jensen, President San Juan Islands Audubon Juncos are singing and bluebirds are on the way! It’s time to think Audubon. With Christmas Bird Count finally wrapped up and spring at our heels it is time to get out and enjoy birds. The first field trip of the year will
Weekend Winter Events Warm the Heart and Soul
Friday, February 11 The Kindlings Winterfest Four lectures from Friday through Sunday, February 13 at Orcas Island Community Church. Earl Palmer will be the featured speaker at WinterFest, an intelligent exploration of the relevance of the Christian faith in contemporary life. Rev. The lectures are free so all you need
Orcas Island Library Celebrates Black History Month with Guitarist Leon Atkinson
Acclaimed guitarist Leon Atkinson is coming to Orcas Island to help celebrate Black History Month. He will lecture and perform at two Orcas Island School District assemblies on Friday, February 18. Then, on Saturday the 19th, he will perform and speak in the Madrona Room at the Orcas
