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
Storyfest Workshop Turns Family Heirlooms into Treasured Stories
Contributed by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tech present Orcas Storyfest from Aug. 4-8 with multiple events and varied venues. Telling from the Family Treasures is a special workshop offered Friday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Donations on a sliding scale, up to $25, are appreciated.
Orcas Fire Commissioner #2 only race on primary ballots
Updated Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10:45 a.m. The ballots arriving in Orcas Islanders' mailboxes this week ask voters to select one candidate among the three who have filed for Fire District Commissioner #2. This is the only race on the ballot, in order to narrow the field in the General
Orcas Storyfest enthralls all ages next week
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec again bring the art of storytelling to Orcas Island next week, with events scheduled every day, culminating in a performance of The World of Stories at the Orcas Center on Saturday evening. Islanders will be engaged in the stories of elders, funny and
A warm weekend ahead with lots to do
Friday, July 31 26th Annual Orcas Fly-In at the Port of Orcas All weekend long there will be takeoffs and landings for lookey-loos and lots of aircraft on display (no touching!) It’s family fun for everyone! Snack Shack, Port of Orcas mugs, antique car rally in the
"The Thin Man" comes to Orcas Center
Orcas Center presents the Midnight Mystery Players from Bellingham in Dashiell Hammett's The Thin Man, originally adapted in 1936 for the Lux Radio Theater on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Thin Man, Hammett’s last novel, is the widely-read detective story featuring the quick-witted, and sardonic duo,
Editorial: Appreciating and protecting an island lifestyle
I’m not much of a beer drinker, but during the hot, hot weather even we on Orcas have been experiencing, I deeply relished downing a cold one on my deck at the end of a hot, draining day this week. It kind of crystallized some feelings about the tremendous luxury
Dave Zoeller returns from Ladakh and "The Great Tibetan Marathon"
Just back from “The Great Tibetan Marathon” at Ladakh, the northernmost province of India, bordered by China and Pakistan, Dave Zoeller, otherwise known as Z, is still digesting the experience. His journey to Ladakh was ignited by the opportunity to run a marathon there, which he successfully
Council to decide upon Mental Health Tax expenditures
If the San Juan County Council approves, county school districts will be contracted to utilize the county mental health tax revenue in the following amounts: Orcas Island -- $42,750 annually for the next two years; Lopez Island -- $29,750 annually for the next two years; San Juan Island -- $52,500
Special Town Hall scheduled for Aug. 6
Orcas County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, have issued an invitation to a Special Public Meeting to be held Thursday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. County Administrator Pete Rose and County Auditor Milene Henley
Harry Patton — Naval Fighter Pilot, Reservist Commander and Olga Raconteur
Harry Patton tells a good story, and he’s lived a life full of them — from flying fighter planes in World War II, making missile defense films, escorting the Secretary of Defense as he decided to ax the Dynosaur project, conducting bombing raids to Waldron and Lummi
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meetings
from the County Development and Planning Department Now and until further notice, the recently constituted Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will commence holding regular public meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, between 3:45 and 5:45 pm at the Deer Harbor Community Club, located at 4319 Deer Harbor Road,
"Our Vast Landscapes" – Local Artists Display at Orcas Center
Show opens with reception this Friday Island artists Bill Trogdon, Anne Pedersen, Pam Jenkins and Gail Johannes describe their process Summer brings forth our island surroundings in full, glorious color. Fields are golden, trees are green and skies are blue – perfect for an artist’s canvas. That
Orcas drive for life-giving blood on July 30
Orcas Islanders will have the opportunity to give blood this Thursday, July 30 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The drive is sponsored by the Puget Sound Blood Center, which reports, “When people need blood for surgery, trauma care, cancer treatment or hundreds of other reasons,
Orcastrazz brings Music to the Park Aug. 2
San Juan County Parks Department continues its Music In the Park summer series in the Stage on the Green in Eastsound with the popular swing band Orcatrazz on Sunday August 2. Showtime is 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the concert is free to all. “Bring your chairs and blankets and
FAA demands neighbors’ access plan from Port of Orcas
They don’t know exactly what they want, but they’ll tell you when you give it to them. That appears to be the position of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the “Through-the-Fence Arrangements” (TTFA) that have plagued Port Commissioners off and on for years, according to Bea von Tobel, port
Photo contest builds up to Island Photographic Festival
The first ever “Island Photographic Festival” is set for Sept. 17-19. The theme of the festival will be “A Celebration of Nature Photography.” “The key is ‘fun’ ‘engaging’ and ‘educational,’” says event organizer Alex Huppenthal, a frequent Orcas Island visitor who “formally moved to the island” this summer. Preliminary plans
