Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Orcas School to Hold H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 6
The following is a message from School Nurse, Iris Gravile, regarding an upcoming H1N1 Immunization Clinic at the school this coming Friday, Nov. 6th. Participation is voluntary. A mailing with further information and consent forms went out on Friday and should arrive shortly. "Vaccine to protect K-12 students from novel H1N1 Influenza
Editorial: Love to think, talk, read, reflect? Come to the Book Lovers Fair today!
The harvest is here, the wind is blowing autumn leaves from the trees, a new season is beginning and today, November 1, begins the celebration of indoor pleasures and parties with the Book Lovers Fair, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. All are welcome, there will
PTSA Plans New Writing Workshop for Kids Series
PTSA member Beth Morris came up with the idea to have a PTSA-sponsored Writers' Workshop for Kids each month. The first workshop will be Monday, November 9th, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the school libary. The guest speaker will be local screenwriter (and School Board President) Janet Brownell, who will talk
Ferries to hold San Juans' Community Meeting Nov. 5 on Interisland Ferry
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) invites the public to a series of meetings in ferry-served communities November 4-19. In these meetings WSF will provide information, answer questions and hear public comments on a variety of issues related to the ferry system, including the legislated vehicle reservations
Required reading: Issue Paper Puts Forth “Tailored Approach” to Critical Areas Updates
Ordinance update nearing final decisions by Planning Commission and Council “Over the past few months there has been a discussion brewing in the San Juans about how to protect the environment while providing property owners flexibility in how they use their land.” So begins the position paper that County
Could the Topic Be Hotter: Crossroads Lecture Considers Health Care Reform
The lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will continue on Friday, November 6, 7:30 at Orcas Center with a presentation by Barbara Safriet entitled Health Care Reform: Questions and Consequences. Of all the issues being tackled by the Obama Administration, health care is perhaps the most
"Thinking Outside the Box" Helps Fund Schools at "Food for Thought" Auction Benefit
By Janet Brownell The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) hopes you will join them to “Think Outside the Box” in support of our public schools. Last year, OIEF asked dozens of island artists to use their talent to transform blank fish forms for its Food For Thought Auction
"Mia's" Opens This Weekend and Fulfills a Long-held Dream
Mia Kartiganer plans a "soft opening" on Friday and Saturday of "Mia's" in Eastsound Square. The cafe is the culmination of a long-held dream, to run her own restaurant on Orcas. Mia first lusted after the spot, which has seen new owners nearly every year. Mia first had the idea
This Weekend: From Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-Legged Beasties, Good Lord Deliver Us!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour on Saturday night as Standard Time goes into effect! Friday, Oct. 30 Veterans’ Advisory Board meets in Friday Harbor, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Legislative Building. Rollerskating in Costume at the Orcas School “Old” Gym, 6 p.m. beginning skaters,
Terry Johnson Student Art Show Opens Tonight at the Center
The 5th Annual Terry Johnson Student Show can be seen at the Orcas Center during the month of November. The opening reception will be held Friday, October 30th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The show will remain at the Center until Tuesday, November 23. As in the past several shows,
School Architects Introduced to the Public This Week
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided late last month to sign a contract with Mahlum Architectural firm to oversee the design and reconstruction of several of the school district buildings. This week, Mahlum Principal Bud Reifert and Associate Principal David Mount have made the rounds of public meetings
Friends of the Library share their love of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1
The Friends of the Library Board will donate a large selection of their best-loved books to the Book Lovers Fair, which kicks-off November as Family Literacy Month. Gold and orange flyers have been announcing The Book Lovers Fair at the Odd Fellows Hall from 5 to 7 p.m.
Community Foundation and Partners to Help Families Get More Support in Difficult Economic Times
By Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director New funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help Orcas Island nonprofits address growing and urgent needs The Orcas Island Community Foundation has received a $30,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase assistance for local families that are
Odd Fellows Plan Wood Raffle, Monster Movie and Dance on two stages on Halloween
Contributed by Jay Kimball The annual Halloween Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall is this Saturday, October 31st, at 8 pm. All proceeds from the dance go to benefit the Odd Fellows Scholarship fund. The dance will feature Orcas bands The Orcas Horns and Island Roots Collective. The music
Montessori Pie Season is Here
Contributed by Cathy Faulkner Orcas Montessori Pie Sale – Going On Now Orcas Montessori proudly announces the 3rd annual Apple Pie Sale. Orcas Montessori parents have lovingly combined organic ingredients and tasty heirloom apples from the Orcas Montessori orchard for the perfect dessert for any meal. Best of
Port Commissioners Dial Back the Volume on Thru-the-Fence Confrontation
Updated Oct. 29 at 6:50 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Port of Orcas Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the Through-the-Fence issue that has troubled the Port District for years, and has reached a new boiling point, with adjoining land owners considering a lawsuit over the matter. The
