Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Guest Opinion: Women Voters’ Forums Observe ‘Empty Chair’ Rule
We want to sincerely thank the communities who hosted the League of Women Voters (LWV) Forums and the candidates that participated in the Forums this past weekend. We appreciated the large citizen turnout at the Forums on all four islands. All of you helped further the League's goal to give voters an opportunity to
Renovation Plans for Odlin Park to be Unveiled November 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting at the Lopez Library on November 3. The renovation of Odlin Park on Lopez Island
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation Levy
Orcas Islanders created the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District by a 72% majority in last November’s election. We elected five volunteer commissioners who over the last year worked tirelessly to build a realistic operational model and supporting budget. The words transparent, fiscally responsible, collaborative, and comprehensive, are some that
Brennock Teaches Two-day Free Writing Course
Orcas writer Jennifer Brennock will teach the class, "Writing from a Writer's Vantage Point" on Veterans Day weekend at the San Juan Island Library. Brennock asks, "What’s your vantage point? Is it limited, omniscient, or objective? Would changing the vantage point of your prose or poem create more spark and
Kids: Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Library on Halloween!
Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Sunday, October 31st from 3 to 5 p.m. Come in and pick out a book and
Letter to the Editor: Yes Vote for Orcas Park and Rec a Good Investment
Last year Islanders created the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation district. Now is our chance to vote yes to put funding behind the district so that it can benefit our community. Our elected Parks and Recreation Commissioners have crafted a frugal budget that will allow us to oversee a recreation
Letter to the Editor: 4-H Trail Blazers Benefit from “Amazing” Generosity
Last week I wrote a letter to the paper hoping that the money that was stolen from the Orcas Island Trail Blazers 4-H Club would be returned. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. What did happen is that some amazing and very kind people donated money to make up for what was stolen.
Lots of Autumn Events this Weekend!
Friday, Oct. 22 Orcas Hotel Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery. 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel. 376-4300. Origami Ghosts Live music in the Doe Bay Café. They have a warm and friendly tunes comparable to Modest Mouse with a calming cello. The show is free, and there
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec’s Proposition 1 Funds Necessary Services
I recently received my ballot and voters pamphlet in the mail. Needless to say, the word tax appears more than almost any other word. In reading through the various initiatives it is clear to me that whether you are in favor of a tax or opposed to taxes, this election
Islanders Sponsor Preschoolers Through Appleseed Fund
By Alyson Stephens In response to a dramatic increase in need for tuition assistance, Orcas Montessori School announces its new Appleseed Fund. "It's our mission to make quality preschool programming available to as many island children as possible," says Director Teresa Chocano, "and this year we've experienced an
Get Behind the San Juan Bluebirds (and the San Juan Preservation Trust!)
Contributed by the Staff and Board of the San Juan Preservation Trust In March 2011, the San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project (for which the San Juan Preservation Trust is a coordinating partner) will enter its fifth year. We typically apply for grants from agencies and foundations
Senior Soccer Players to be Honored at Last Games Tomorrow
The Boys & Girl High School Soccer teams both have home games tomorrow Thusday October 21. The Boys' game is 2:30 p.m. against Cedar Park Christian; the Girls will play immediately after (about 4:15 p.m.) against La Conner. For the boys it will be the final home game of the
Holladay Photo Show “Still Here” Opens Oct. 21
Anita Holladay hosts a slide show of images from her photography exhibit, "Still Here: Orcas Island from the Back Roads," this Thursday at 6 p.m.at the Senior Center. A reception will start the evening at 5 p.m. In the 25-minute slide show, Holladay will show some of her
Orchard to Cafeteria: Apple-picking at Golden Eye Farm this Saturday
The Farm to Cafeteria Committee together with Golden Eye Farm in Olga (home of one of the oldest apple orchards on Orcas), is asking for volunteers to help pick and press organic apples into cider that will be given to the school cafeteria. This event will occur on Saturday, October
“Leaves of Gold” Program: Carnegie Hall Comes to Orcas Island
A noteworthy quartet performs a formidable concert In what Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has called "a Carnegie Hall experience on Orcas Island," four world-class concert pianists will perform the "Leaves of Gold" concert next Monday, Oct. 25. The performance begins at 7 p.m.
Susan Slapin Offers Creativity Workshop
Susan Slapin will offer a two-day creativity workshop Springboards & Inspirations" at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 11. "Stuck? Afraid of moving your colored pencils across a page? Wanting more Creativity? "This is an easy group workshop to connect with others and share experiences, or
