Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
What a weekend — betcha can eat the whole thing!
If you time it right, and see "Swing Fever" on Saturday and "Echo Lake" on Sunday, you can do everything on this weekend's schedule! Friday, Sept. 25 Veterans’ Advisory Board Regular Meeting –11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. The
"Innovative, Fluid, Gorgeous" — Authors Perform "Echo Lake" at the Grange this Weekend
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island very pleased to be able to present two performances of "ECHO LAKE", a full length play written and performed by Patrick Hogan and Rob O'Neill. This wonderful play had a very successful run in New York City last year. "Echo Lake" weaves
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at Orcas Center
Orcas Island audiences will have a rare chance to see one of the Northwest’s most inventive soul/rock groups. LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends will perform at Orcas Center on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm. Guitarist and singer/songwriter LeRoy Bell performs with “His Only Friends” – Terry
October Wood Show at Orcas Center Gallery
What do Don Pencil, Dale Heisinger, Bill Dean, Hal Ross and Jonathan Loop have in common? They all practice the fine art of woodworking; some are nationally known. All have been invited to a special exhibit called WOOD that will be presented at the Orcas Center Gallery throughout
Tapping into More Energy — Complementary Workshop on Oct. 3
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and brings 30 years experience in personal growth and development to her practice, will hold a complementary workshop incorporating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping.” The workshop will be held Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00-4:30 pm at
Guest Opinion:Orcas Island Park & Recreation District: Under Construction
by Marian O’Brien, candidate for Orcas Island Park & Recreation District Commissioner Orcas Islanders are going to have the opportunity to use their votes to support the formation of a Park & Recreation District on the November 3rd ballot. The Park & Rec district will put the future of recreation
Vote counting equipment testing on October 6
County Auditor Milene Henley recently announced that "Logic and Accuracy" tests for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the November 3 General Election are scheduled for October 6. The tests will take place at 11 a.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second
Skating starts Friday night — Volunteers Benefit!
PTSA Friday Night Rollerskating starts this Friday, Sept. 25. "Yes, it's that time of year again--the leaves are falling and it's time to skate on Friday nights," Barb Skotte, Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) President says. Skating starts at 6 p.m. (for beginning skaters or those 8 and under), and continues
County sued by Street Vendor Franco for "Favoring Business Owners"
On Wednesday, September 16, Lopez Islander Gary Franco teamed up with the Institute for Justice’s Seattle office and filed suit against San Juan County for depriving him of his right “to make an honest living.” In July 2009, the county passed an ordinance requiring vendors to obtain
Teen Night Open House for Parents at the Funhouse
By Whitney Hartzell, Funhouse Staff The Funhouse will host an Open House for all parents of Middle School and High School students on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m. If your child is in middle school they are now old enough to join us at The Funhouse for Teen Night,
Crossroads Lecture this Friday Examines Israel and Palestine Today
Contributed by Judith Miller The third season of the lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will get underway on Friday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center with a presentation by Ellis Goldberg entitled Getting It Right: Israel, Palestine and the Obama Administration. The 60 year-old conflict between
Cumming and Vierthaler to Speak about Break-ins
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce presents the Orcas Business Forum where San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming and Sergeant Steve Vierthaler will speak about the business break-ins, thefts and other crimes that have recently occurred on Orcas Island. The meeting is Wednesday, September 23 at the Eastsound Fire Station
Oil Spill HAZWOPER Training Saturday Sept. 26
An Oil Spill? In San Juan County? Want to help if the “big one” hits --- or with all the smaller ones that do happen year-round? On Saturday, September 26, Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is offering one of two classes required by the Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Guest Opinion: Architect Interviews Start Process, Shed Light on School Buildings and Bond
By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island School District Board President This week the Orcas Island School Board will interview nine architectural firms who are all candidates to design a possible new middle school, school library, cafeteria, CTE building, as well as oversee improvements to the elementary and high schools. The hope
Haunting Literary and Theater Experience in "Great Expectations"
By Barbara Courtney I am very excited about this project, not only because Great Expectations is one of those classics that left a huge, haunting imprint on me when I first read it in high school, but because it will be a terrific literary and theatre experience for our community. I
The Community Band seeks new members
How many decades has it been since you last looked at music or picked up a horn? Twenty years? Forty? The Orcas Island Community Band does not care. Everyone learns more notes as time passes. Sometimes it’s even possible to help you find an instrument to use. Band members range
