Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Eastsound Planning Adds New Members Hughes and Williams
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will welcome two new members at its monthly meeting tomorrow, Jan. 6. The first order of business will be installing Rick Hughes, owner of Ray’s Pharmacy and Teri Williams, owner of Permit Resources to the county advisory board. The meeting will start at 3 p.m.
Farm to Cafeteria Receives Lowe’s Education Grant
A Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant in the amount of $3,000 was granted to the Farm to Cafeteria Program’s project entitled “Fifth Season: Saving Summer for Lunch.” This will provide a very significant financial boost in the program's ability to purchase a greater amount of food from Orcas farms as
The Funhouse Schedules a Variety of Classes for Kids and Adults
Do you think learning new skills is fun? So does the Funhouse and they have come up with a number of classes, beginning next week, January 10 to learn new ways to have fun. For more information, call 376-7177, or go to www.TheFunhouse.org Digital Photography: Gene Nery. Want to learn
Free Classes in Gardening for Food Security
Free classes offered Sunday, January 9 and 16 James David Sneed offers a class in “Gardening for Food Security” this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall from noon to 4 p.m. Gardening for Food Security will present low-tech, low-cost methods for raising the food you need for nutrition and enjoyment.
County Patches Together Loan for Solid Waste
On Jan. 4, the San Juan County Council approved the transfer of $1,000,000 in short-term loans made to the Public Works Department to pay for Solid Waste projects, and additional funds for the Capital Improvement and Road funds and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM). The breakdown of revenue sources
“The Power of Self-Disclosure in Healing” Presented at the Writer’s Roundtable this Saturday
Writer's Roundtable is a monthly event where writers have the chance to be with fellow writers for presentations, conversation and writing. All are welcome. The Writer's Roundtable occurs on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library. Facilitated by JoEllen Moldoff, this year's series
4-H Trailblazers Make Christmas Stockings for Families in Need
Contributed by Daria Stankevich Operation Christmas Stockings for the local families in need was a success! This past December, the 4-H Orcas Island Trailblazer Club, stuffed over 100 stockings for local families. Through the Food Bank we got ages of local children on the Island in need of
Funhouse Forms Activities Network – First Meeting Jan. 13
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children and community of Orcas Island. Funhouse supporters, parents, youth, and community members come together in FAN to help plan, promote, and present activities hosted and/or sponsored by The
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Plans Low Tide Night Walks
Russell Barsh, founder of Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, announces the third annual nighttime low-tide walk around Indian Island on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:30 p.m. The interpretive walk will begin on the beach below the County Waterfront Park in Eastsound. Past walks
First Week of the New Year Starts with Starry Nights
Tuesday, January 4 "Awakening the Poet Within" Eight-week Poetry Class in the Public Library, 1 to 3 p.m. $15. 376-4985 Camera Club Show Reception -- Reception for a show of art photography by the Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Show continues through January.
Free Lopez Workshop on Business Planning & Financing
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Lopez Island, Monday, January 10, from 8 until 11 a.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, director of the Skagit/San Juan Islands Small Business
Roulac Begins New T’ai Chi Chih Series at the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will start a new series of T’ai Chi Chih classes, beginning Monday morning, Jan. 10. Roulac asks, “Ready to experience less pain, and develop more balance, flow and ease in your daily life? What if I promised you will feel better after your very first class…better yet, what
Crystal Clarity on New Year’s Day as the Beloved White Bear of Orcas Calls Orcas to Plunge
It was a gorgeous crystal clear and icy cold first morning of the New Year. Orcas beloved white bear made his once a year appearance. He called the faithful to once more leap into the cold waters of Cascade Lake. The bright sun warmed the people as they
A Call for Plays! The 10-Minute Play Fest Approaches
By Ron Herman Here's wishing you Happy Holidays from the Actors Theater of Orcas Island. 2010 was a wonderful year for theater at the Grange. Now it's time to look forward to 2011. One of the most anticipated events of the year is the Play Fest. So without further ado
See the Camera Club Show at Orcas Senior Center, Eat Free Food and Meet the Artists
A show of art photography by the Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) is on display at the Orcas Senior Center through January. There will be a reception starting at 5:30 p.m. next Tuesday January 4th at the Senior Center. All are welcome to stick around and attend the first monthly
Guest Opinion: Trade Old Resolutions For New Intentions
By Nancy Southern, MSW, Energetic Life Coach 2010 was full of miracles for me and I expect 2011 to be even better! Do You? Knowing how to set empowered intentions made a huge difference for me this past year. Here's an article to start you on the right path to
