Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Schwartzberg Presents Advanced Fund Raising Class
Contributed by Liz Illg Nonprofits Unlimited Bob Schwartzberg is offering a follow-up class for nonprofit fund raisers entitled "Hands on Fund Raising in The Real World: Next Steps" on Tuesday April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Skagit Valley College, on San Juan Island. This class is open
Funhouse Plans College Test “Jam Sessions”
The Funhouse is again helping college-bound students prepare for the Standard Achievement Tests (SAT) that are required for admission at most colleges. This month, on four afternoons, Orcas High School teachers will be coaching kids on how to approach the SAT, what to expect, and discussing all the secrets for
Lawsuit Challenges County’s Essential Public Facilities Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Wednesday, April 14, the Friends of the San Juans petitioned the Western Growth Management Hearings board to invalidate San Juan County’s “Upland Essential Public Facilities” Ordinance, adopted by the County Council on February 9, 2010. San Juan County Prosecutor Randall Gaylord reviewed
Winnie Adams to Step In for Roger Crosby at OPALCO — Annual Meeting on May 1
On Thursday, April 15th, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted Roger Crosby’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his twenty-two years of service. Winnie Adams was appointed by the Board to finish out Crosby’s term, which expires in 2012. Adams will be at the
Bedell Resigns as Friends of the Library President, Guimond Assumes Duties
At this time, due to the commitments of her elected office as a Fire Commissioner, Barbara Bedell has resigned as President of the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL ) Board. She will continue to volunteer in the Friends of the Library's various activities. Pierrette Guimond was elected to
The Art of the Journey with the Historical Museum
Contributed by Andrea Cohen As part of its program of special events to be held in conjunction with Journey Stories, this summer’s special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, The Orcas Island Historical Museum is organizing an exhibit of visual art and poetry entitled “The Art of the Journey.” The Museum
“Gypsy” – Huge Orcas Cast Delivers Great Story of Larger-Than-Life Stage Mother
A compelling story, catchy songs, energetic kids, glitzy costumes, clever dances and the ultimate pushy stage mom all add up to Center Stage ENTERTAINMENT in capital letters as the Orcas Center prepares the Broadway musical Gypsy for two weeks of performances, beginning April 22. The show tells the
Open House for Parks, Trails & Natural Areas Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, the Land Bank and The Trust for Public Land will host open houses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands to share key findings from a community survey conducted in December 2009, present new maps of county
League of Women Voters Subunit to Meet on Orcas this coming Monday
Contributed by Marian O'Brien On Monday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, a meeting of the Orcas Island subunit of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be held. This recent development of the subunit will allow interested Orcas Islanders to meet
Proposed Summer Ferry Schedule — Your Comments are Sought
Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, recently wrote to Chamber members: The folks at Washington State Ferries are putting the finishing touches on the upcoming summer ferry schedule for the San Juan Islands. This is a daunting task, given the limited resources (number of ferries) and the need to
Orcas 6th-graders Lead the Way to Celebrate the Earth Next Week, April 19-23
The Orcas Island Elementary Schools 6th-grade leadership class, taught by Mandy Randolph, has planned daily events in celebration of Earth Week on Orcas Island. On Monday, April 19, the school will observe "Minimal Power Day." State law requires that the heat system be maintained, but there is no
Letter to the Editor: Join Crossroads Conversation on Unconscious Mental Habits this Sunday
Do you think you know your own mind? Do you believe that your judgments, decisions and beliefs are products of your conscious, rational thought processes? Do you realize that everyone has unconscious biases? Dr. Anthony Greenwald offers us all a 'wake up call' with his presentation, "How Hidden Mental Habits Can Create Unintended
Kalb launches campaign to replace Rick Larsen
From the Kalb for Congress Campaign Larry Kalb formally announced his intention to take back the Second Congressional seat from incumbent Rick Larsen last Friday, April 9 at a kickoff event in Bellingham. Kalb plans a strong progressive Democratic agenda which promotes more local green jobs, healthcare for all, and
Healing Arts Center Fundraiser Offers Discounted Services This Weekend
Contributed by The Healing Arts Center The Healing Arts Center invites the community to its biannual Healing Arts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010. This fundraiser allows clients to take advantage of substantially reduced rates, choosing from a multitude of modalities: acupuncture, massage, Hot Stone massage,
Senator Ranker Reports on Budget, Jobs & Revenue
By Senator Kevin Ranker Continued from April 13 The Budget The budget that we passed Monday [April 12] is a balanced solution to the fiscal imbalance that we were dealt by the global financial crisis. After state revenues plummeted last year and we faced a $9 billion budget shortfall, in
Letter to the Editor: Mail Census Forms by April 16
Dear Friends: This is Tim Thomsen, Partnership Assistant for the US Census, with an important reminder to please fill out and mail back your 2010 Census questionnaire today if you haven't done so already. Households that don't mail back their census form by April 16 will be visited by a
