Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Editorial Column: Finding Light in the Darkness
By Margaret Benefiel, Ph.D. At this darkest time of the year, both Jews and Christians celebrate holidays of light. Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates one of God's miracles: the long–burning oil that allowed the Jews to rededicate their holy temple in victory over foreign oppressors. Hanukkah celebrates the light
Local Food Featured in Student Chef Competition
Without our local Island farms, the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program would not thrive. They help our students learn about food and farming, help us keep our school garden healthy, and provide products included every day on the school lunch menu and fresh salad bar. That’s why we
Scrabblers! Winabble Tournament at Doe Bay Café Dec. 29
Scrabble fans unite! Join the Doe Bay Café for a night of words and wine as we host our first ever Winabble Tournament! The Café will be open on Wednesday evening, Dec. 29th from 5 to 9 p.m. and the tournament kicks off at 6 p.m. sharp! Featuring half-priced bottles
Check-ups and Workshops for Business Owners
From the State Economic Development Council James McCafferty, Business Advisor for Economic Development Association of Skagit County announces several free workshops for San Juan County residents and others this month. He says, "January is a great month to give your business a check-up. Here's a list of things for you
Prevention Partnership Transforms “Idol” into “Orcas Has Talent!”
From the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership To Enter: Register at the Funhouse, January 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. Introducing “Orcas Has Talent,” the new name for Orcas Idol, which has been the much awaited, most popular community show of the year! "Orcas Has Talent" shares the same show’s format
OIEF Makes an “Egg-citing” Announcement!
The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is making plans for its May 19, 2011 Food for Thought event. For the last two Food For Thought events, OIEF has called on local artists to take an unadorned object and make it their own. These works of art are then auctioned at the
Luxuriate in a “Glacial Getaway:” Take the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day
If you want to start the New Year with an electrifying jolt participate in an Orcas Tradition: The Polar Bear Plunge. It's a simple event, the master of ceremonies will give the shout and the hearty souls of Orcas will charge headlong into Cascade Lake. Within a few
