Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Artsmith Salon with Ellen Welcker at FIRE tonight
Salon & Writers' Open Mic this Monday is guaranteed to light a flame or two at the much-requested Eastsound location.The popular literary event will be held at 7 p.m. at FIRE restaurant in Eastsound. The featured writer is Ellen Welcker. Ellen was the first writer to ever read for the
Holiday Crafts Night for Kids this Friday
Orcas Open Arts is having its first Holiday Craft Night! The event will be this Friday, December 10 from 6-8 p.m.at the public school cafeteria. Kids ages 5-12 will be able to make handcrafted holiday gifts and decor, such as frames, magnets, gift bags and more, for family
Susan Osborn Entertains Again for Christmas
The public is invited to join Susan Osborn and Friends for a musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season. These concerts have become a community tradition here in the islands over more than 20 years. This year they will be presented not only at Susan's traditional venue,
OASIS Graduates Four Today
Rion Brandt, Piper Fohrman, Alyssa Ledgerwood and Thomas Willbanks were honored today at the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School Commencement Ceremony. The students all completed either a high-school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification. Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline congratulated the students as
“Less is More” at Writer’s Roundtable Dec. 11
JoEllen Moldoff, coordinator for the Writer's Roundtable says the December meeting "will focus on figuring out what we want to say using just six words. Inspired by SMITH Magazine, originators of the six- word memoir, this exercise will be the springboard for balancing brevity and expansion." The public is invited to join Rachel
Ready for Fun? The Weekend’s Full of It!
Saturday, December 4 Darvill’s Bookstore 21st Annual Holiday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store will be discounted by 15%. As always, gift wrapping is complimentary. Cookies and cider will be served all day and we will have more nibbles and beverages from 3:00 – 7:00
Free Workshops on Small Business & Farm Funding
Federal Dept. of Agriculture offers Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grant Proposals Workshops From the San Juan County Economic Development Council USDA Rural Development is sponsoring the first of a two-part Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency workshop in Port Angeles next week, Wednesday, Dec. 8. The workshops, which are FREE, will include information about
Whale Museum Showcases LED Lighting Open House
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, December 14th at The Whale Museum from 2-4 pm to showcase their LED Lighting Project. Co-hosted by OPALCO and The Whale Museum, hot cider and cookies will be served and energy efficient door prizes awarded. Guests will be invited to
Agricultural Resources Committee Meets on Orcas Today
The Agricultural Resources Committee of SJC (ARC) and WSU Extension of SJC are co-sponsoring a series of meetings about agriculture in SJC. On Friday, Dec. 3, a meeting will take place at the Orcas Firehall from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who are unable to attend are asked to
Plastics on Our Beaches?
Contributed by Shann Weston, Anita Holladay and Marcia Spees WSU Beach Watchers - San Juan County, along with other interested volunteers, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Thirty-five beaches in 12 counties around Puget Sound and the
Public School Holds Technology Sale Dec. 4
Orcas Island School District will hold a sale of surplus technology on Saturday, December 4th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The sale will be run as a silent auction, with a guaranteed buy number so that anyone who wants an item can purchase it immediately
Second Annual OISD Student Chef Competition
January 14, 2011 is the deadline for students to submit recipes for consideration in the competition. The 2010 competition was incredible, and the Farm to Cafeteria Program is looking forward to putting on an equally exciting day of student culinary expertise on Saturday February 12, 2011 at the
Peg Manning Joins EPRC Board at Today’s Meeting
Peg Manning will join the Eastsound Planning Review Committee at their regular monthly meeting today. She joins Chair Gulliver Rankin, and fellow members Bob Connell, Clyde Duke, Patty Miller and Fred Klein. Two positions on the board are now open: that of Miller, who leaves Dec. 10 in advance of
Animal Shelter & Off-Leash Area Host Pet Photo Event
The Orcas Animal Shelter and Orcas Off-Leash Area are sponsoring a joint holiday event which includes Orcas Photographer Damien Stark, who will be shooting holiday photos of dogs or cats and their owners.The photo "shoot" will take place Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Children Serve Dinner at Orcas Loving Care
Malachi looks a little concerned, but Zion is as cool as a cucumber as they prepare to serve dinner to three residents at Orcas Loving Care, a private assisted-living home owned by Tim and Daphne Tyree. Soon two more children, Cadence and Trinity, from Lighthouse Christian Center, arrive
“Love & Logic” Parenting Class at OCS Next Week
Orcas Adventist Fellowship will sponsors a two-day "Love & Logic" parenting class featuring Phyllis Radu, a Love & Logic Parent and Teacher facilitator from Spokane, Wash. The classes will be held at Orcas Christian School on Friday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 11, from
