Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
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
2010 on Orcas Island: Events That Defined Our Lives
Winter The Haitian earthquake disaster has a personal connection with Orcas Island as Rosedanie Cadet returned to her home in Limbé, Haiti, followed by Steve and Tyler Diepenbrock and then a group of Orcas High Schoolers later in the spring. To help out, go to www.noramise.org The Eastsound Planning Review
A Poem: Fragments for the End of the Year
Fragments for the End of the Year by Jennifer K. Sweeney On average, odd years have been the best for me. I’m at a point where everyone I meet looks like a version of someone I already know. Without fail, fall makes me nostalgic for things I’ve never experienced. The
Indoor Labyrinth Walk at Emmanuel Church Hall Today
Take time for reflection on the old year, the ending decade, and center yourself for entering the coming year. The indoor labyrinth will be open today from 3 to 5 p.m. Entirely non-sectarian, the labyrinth is a walk for contemplation, meditation, or silent prayer. No talks are given –– you
Orcas Center’s 2011 Season a “World Tour”
Orcas Center’s 2011 season hosts a tour around the world, with performances from many different cultures. Representing Mexico, Canada and Cuba within the first few weeks, the season will open with the return engagement of Mariachi Huenachi, the award-winning high school ensemble from Wenatchee, on Friday, January 28. The Canadian
Ferry Petition: Online Signatures Accepted Until Jan. 10
Susan Young, one of the organizers of the [intlink id="10919" type="post"]ferry service petition[/intlink] drive, says, "It's not too late to make your voice heard regarding cuts in ferry services. An online version of the petitions that have been at various businesses around the island is now available at www.petitiononline.com/sosferry/petition "Virtual
Editorial: We’re Happier when We’re Connected: The Orcas Island 2010 Lifestyle
Orcas Islanders are known for their active involvement, can-do spirit, and join-the-party attitude as we preserve and grow the good life. This year we were particularly connected. We built new homes at affordable prices – Homes for Islanders’ started, completed and started two “sweat-equity developments” this year, one near Rosario
Orcas Wins US News’ Bronze School Award again
For the third year in a row, Orcas Island High School has been recognized with a medal in the US News and World Report, Best High Schools in America. This year Orcas was awarded a bronze medal as it was in 2009. In 2008, Orcas High received a silver medal.
Winter 2011 Orcas Island Library Class Offerings
Updated Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Library is taking registrations for 3 new classes beginning in January. First up is “Awakening the Poet Within” taught by Jo Ellen Moldoff. In this poetry writing class, students will generate new poems in response to exercises and writing prompts. Issues
Editorial Column: Good Things to Celebrate in a Bad Year
"People on all continents continue to struggle for a more peaceful, just, sustainable world. And as long as people keep organizing and mobilizing, there will be victories to celebrate." From CommonDreams.org By Medea Benjamin This year was marked by turmoil at home and abroad, including a deepening financial crisis that
Ferry Petition Circulates — Send Signatures by Dec. 30
A petition to "develop an effective, reliable ferry system" that eliminates recent cuts, provides a sustainable source of revenue for building new ferries, addresses efficient refurbishing of the system and develops sustainable funding for ferry operations. The petition, which can be viewed and printed out for signature collection at https://sjiferrygroup.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/revfcppetition.pdf
As We See It: Some Comments from the San Juans’ Ferry Advisory Committee
By Jim Corenman, (prepared for the Dec. 14 FAC-WSF meeting) Our life here on the islands seems to revolve around the ferries, and everyone seems to have an opinion. Schedules are never quite what we want, costs are higher than we would like (and seem to keep going up), and
Consider Your Support as BullWings: Orcas Issues Begins its Third Year
BullWings: Orcas Issues exists to inform and serve the general public – you! – so that we can come together to help each other out, to celebrate our achievements and to discuss respectfully matters of mutual concern.
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents “Humpbacks of the Salish Sea”
Lecture with Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen Most people think of killer whales when they think of the Salish Sea, but in the early 1900’s humpback whales were one of the most common large whales seen in the region. Whalers killed them off by the 1950’s and erased them from
New Year Events for Auld Lang Syne
Friday, December 31 The Funhouse Teen Night New Years Eve Party! from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Funhouse in Eastsound.Food, drink, music, dancing, games and more! Call 376-7177 Allium Restaurant We're taking New Year's Eve reservations now. Four course menu with wine for $95, without wine for $75
