Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Love Dare Continues
This 10-week series helps men to take their most important relationship to the next level. They will tackle questions such as: Does your spouse/partner feel safe to tell you what’s on her mind and in her heart? What do you want your marriage to look like? What are your goals
Economic Development Classes Free on the Mainland
James McCafferty, Business Advisor for the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, announces a series of free classes in business basics. McCafferty conducted a workshop through the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and San Juan Islands Economic Development Council last year, and provides follow-up advisory service to interested business owners.
School Board Plays Waiting Game for Funds from State Sources
Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline informed the School Board at its regular meeting on Thursday night that the district has submitted a grant application for $6,000,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds earlier this month. The application was made to the State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Looks Like a Sleep-in Weekend…..
Friday, January 28 Barbara Courtney Farewell Party, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Center Board invites community members to a reception honoring outgoing Executive/Artistic Director, Barbara Courtney in the Madrona Room just prior to the Mariachi Huenachi performance which is at 7: 30 pm. Desserts, cheeses and beverages will be
“Beaver and Salmon working together? What next?”
When Greg Hood went looking for sweetgale plants in the Skagit River delta, he found something interesting and unexpected. Hood is a senior research scientist at the Skagit River System Cooperative in La Conner, working on salmon recovery issues. Sweetgale is an important plant for juvenile salmon because
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Levy a Sound Step Forward
I am not on the Orcas Park & Recreation District board, but I have paid close attention to the process. I believe they have gone beyond “due diligence” in creating a strong, reasonable and viable framework to replace the now defunct Orcas Rec that provided valuable programs for our kids
Center Art Exhibit Offers Lively, Offbeat Mixture of Media and Styles
Winter at Orcas Center often is a season for eclectic and inventive art exhibits, and this year promises no exception. The February show “Is It Art?” which opens Friday, February 4, will offer a very broad range of media, subjects and artistic approaches, with particular emphasis on the
Letter to the Editor: Create Amazing Opportunities for Orcas
Dear Editor, I urge readers to vote in favor of the park and rec levy. There is no other good source of funding. This levy will open up amazing opportunities and the good leaders of the program will offer something for all ages. San Juan Island has had a successful park and
Champion Fiddler April Verch Returns to Orcas
April Verch, a champion fiddler and performer from Canada’s Ottawa Valley, returns to perform at Orcas Center on Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 pm. Verch is a powerhouse of a fiddler, a dynamic stepdancer and singer, and an irresistible performer. Her shows feature a diverse set of numbers
Two Choirs Forming Under Grace McCune
Contributed by Grace McCune “Rock on the Rock” Choir Do you like to sing, even if it’s only in the privacy of your car or shower? Have you always wanted to rock out on songs no choir ever dare do? Does the idea of singing with a group of people
“Point in Time” Homeless Count Occurs Today
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 27th. The annual count was mandated by a state law passed in 2005 which seeks to reduce homelessness in
Don’t Miss “Orcas Has Talent”!
You're in luck - there are still tickets left to the best show on Orcas! Orcas Has Talent, Feb. 5th 6:30 at the Orcas Center has tickets left for the Main Stage! Get down to Darvill's and grab yourself a spot for the show that highlights the diverse talent here
Literature-Loving Island Visionaries Create New E-business
"This is where we're starting; we'd love to make this an Orcas project." John Ashenhurst, David Sarver and Chris Thomerson are leading the charge to bring classic literature to future generations, using the ever-evolving technologies of electronics. The three men, all self-confessed "literature lovers," have been bouncing around
Coping With a Breakup? Evening Discussion Group for Women this Thursday
“Endings…and New Beginnings” is an evening discussion for women about coping with a break-up and creating a new life. This discussion will be facilitated by Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. The meeting time will be Thursday, January 27th, 7:15 to 9 p.m., in the Orcas Island Library Conference Room. When
Dan Raphael to Recite at Artsmith Salon Feb. 7
Dan Raphael will be the featured guest at the Artsmith Salon on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The event will be at Fire Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound. A long-time Portland resident, Dan Raphael is active as a reading arranger (a monthly series that ran for 13 years and
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Needs Island Generosity
We have a generous community on Orcas. It's shown in the number of non-profit organizations located here. Generosity is evident in the land we take pride in protecting such as Turtleback. We rise to the occasion to protect what’s important or for the common good whether it be our environment or
