Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2 for the countywide Sustainable Living Fair weekend. There are five trips for the choosing. All
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and should provide those services without reducing the quality of our treasured natural surroundings. Relying on this
Friends of San Juans Host Free Boater Workshops
Contributed by Tina Whitman Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and species, current regulations and tips for reducing impacts to the marine environment. Hosted by Friends
Orcas Rec Takes Young Artists, Writers & Scientists to Canoe Island
Kids 10-14 will learn about art, music, science, nature, or writing throughout the weekend from local professionals in each field athe Orcas Rec-sponsored weekend camp at Canoe Island. There will also be an opportunity to kayak, swim, sail, and do archery. The cost for the weekend, from Friday, June 4
Guest Opinion: Bond Advisory Committee Sought
By the Orcas Island School Board Last Sunday, 27 community members got together in three homes to talk about the school bond. Those “coffees” were just one step in the school board’s effort to seek input about the bond since the election in February. Conversations have taken place in casual
Tell Your Story in China with Eth-Noh-Tec
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang (aka Eth-Noh-Tec), those "crazy artists" that put on that once-in-a-while Orcas Storyfest are stirring up stories and storytellers and invite Orcas Islanders to join them on a cultural adventure: CHINA! Once again, Robert and Nancy are China Bound, this year from September 10
League of Women Voters Hosts State Legislators
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representatives Dave Quall and Jeff Morris will be honored guests and speakers at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. , Monday, May 10 at the Orcas Hotel. Attendance is open to any interested person. Reservations are
School Board Selects Whitaker as Business Manager
At the monthly Orcas Island School District Board meeting tonight, the OISD Directors unanimously approved the selection of former Board Member Keith Whitaker as the District's Business Manager. Whitaker will assume his duties immediately, taking over the position held for the last three years by Ben Thomas, who
Granny’s Attic Abounds in Furniture, Art, Linens & Collectibles
This year,'"Granny's Attic" Sale promises to be another fun community fund-raiser for the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Along with the Holiday Bazaar in November, Granny's Attic provides major funding support for the Senior Center, which shares the building near the corner of North Beach and Mt. Baker Roads
A Poem for Earth Day by Katherine Flenniken
Kathleen Flenniken will give a free reading at the Orcas Public Library on Friday, April 23 in celebration of National Poetry Month. Flenniken, a poet, teacher and editor, will read at 7 p.m. Horse Latitudes by Kathleen Flenniken A raft of debris as large as Africa accumulates in the Pacific
State Attorney General to Speak at CAPR Dinner
Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) will feature State Attorney General Rob McKenna at a dinner on Tuesday, May 4, at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. The meeting will being with dinner at 5:30. Donations are accepted for dinner, and guests are asked to bring a potluck dessert. Citizens’
Choral Society Sings of Musical Journey with Founder & Director Catherine Pederson
Spring Concerts on May 8 and 9 By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society is celebrating its 33rd year with “Songs We Love To Sing.” Choir and instruments combine to take the listener on a musical journey of some of the favorite Orcas Choral Society pieces over the years. Catherine
Happy Birthday, Dear Shakespeare
Library Volunteer Jane Alden has created a Shakespeare display at the Public Library which will help toast the bard's 446th birthday celebration and 394th anniversary of his death, on Friday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m. Library Director Phil Heikkinen says, "It appears [William Shakespeare] was baptized on April 26, 1564,
Land Bank Commission Field Trip on Orcas Tomorrow
San Juan County Land Bank Commissioners invite fellow islanders to walk beautiful Coffelt Farm, Orcas Island with them, along with Land Bank Staff, on Friday, April 23rd. This takes place shortly after their monthly commission meeting. Please meet at the Orcas Island Fire Department Station 21 and be
Letter to the Editor: Maple Rock Farm’s Open House this Saturday
Please join us at Maple Rock Farm Saturday April 24th for our annual plant sale and Open House. We have a Huge selection of vegetable and flower starts that are guaranteed to perform well in our area. We’ll have the pizza oven fired up and have live music as well.
Community Foundation Hosts Board Boot Camp
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Nonprofit “Board Boot Camp” is just around the corner! Board Boot Camp is an intensive four hour workshop on the essential skills and attitudes for effective service on a not-for-profit board. With more than 80 nonprofit groups on Orcas, chances are you have been
