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
Letter to the Editor: Orkila under Stankevich a 'great gift to Orcas'
On Sunday, April 26th the fabulous, hard working staff at Camp Orkila hosted our Orcas Sixth Graders and their parents for a rich, family-learning workshop organized by our fantastic counselor Moriah Armstrong. The evening began with a delicious meal served by the camp's culinary staff and transitioned into learning activities
Jaen Black's gifts of wit and laughter light up the Lower
Jaen Black, eight-year Orcas Island resident, has been entertaining guests at the Lower Tavern on Tuesday nights since January. More correctly stated, she has been enticing patrons to entertain each other. Black calls herself the "Instigator" of the Tuesday night shows at the Lower - "I'm doing a
Authors of "Women Healing Women" come to Orcas this Friday
Susan Osborn of the Living Room announces that Sister Lucy Kurien, William Keepin, Ph.D. and Cynthia Brix, M.Div., the Authors of “Women Healing Women” will speak about the Maher Project in India this Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Echoing the spirit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the work
Land Bank photography exhibit: submissions open to all islanders for one more week
Eye of the Beholder, a photography exhibit, celebrating the Citizen's Land Bank of San Juan County will award prizes in three categories for submissions to the exhibit, by June 1, 2009. Submission Criteria: Color or B&W with description where taken Taken on or of Land Bank properties. Easement property entries
San Juan Islands Extra Service for Monday May 25th
On Monday, May 25th, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will operate on a Sunday schedule, which will provide an additional sailing from Orcas Island in the afternoon at 4:15pm. The Sealth will pick up Anacortes-bound vehicles out of Friday Harbor at 5:30 pm, Orcas at 6:20pm, Shaw at 6:30
Middle School Students in Melodrama
Contributed by Barbara Courtney We all need a good old fashioned melodrama with boos and hisses from time to time, and Orcas Islanders love musicals with lots of song and dance. The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux delivers all that and more, featuring several middle school and two high school students. Two
Memorial Day and the week after: May 25 to May 31
Monday, May 25 "Mixing Biznik and Pleasure on Orcas Island" 5 pm - 7 pm at The New Leaf Lounge in the outlook Inn. Network with other Island Entrepreneurs and launch the 2009 Summer Season. We'll be sharing tips on how to use Biznik to grow your business from 5:00-5:30.
Kindergarten Banquet: two seatings on May 28
A Kindergarten Banquet will be held at the Senior Center on Thursday May 28, to introduce prospective kindergarteners and their parents to the wonderful world of kindergarten. The event is sponsored by Orcas Family Connections, formerly the Early Childhood Consortion, and is coordinated by Erin O'Dell, Kindergarten Transition Coordinator. All
OPALCO Co-op Members Re-Elect Orcas District Directors; Record Number of Ballots Cast
By Suzanne Olson More than twice as many ballots were cast in this election than in last year's (1,349 compared to 620 in 2008) and 420 people attended the 72nd Annual Meeting of the members of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO). The annual meeting took place Saturday,
Community Foundation announces $72,830 in awards to community non-profits
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) and its Partners in Philanthropy -- Anonymous, Marilyn Anderson, Michael Brennan, Joe Cohen, Martha Farish and Clayton Philbrick, Cynthia and Sam Coleman, Betty Corbett, Phyllis and Bob Henigson, Hull Family Supporting Organization, Masterman Family Fund, The Olga Symphony, and the Wright Janeway Family Fund
High School classes award $5,000 in Youth Grants through Community Foundation
Contributed by Maddy Smith This spring, the senior class at Orcas High School was given $,5000 by the Orcas Island Community Foundation to donate towards local causes. Each year since 2006, the graduating class has been given a lump sum of money and has had the same opportunity to donate.
Prevention Partnership's Mindfulness Forum builds community bridges
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) coalition's annual meeting on May 17 -- The Mindfulness Forum -- was a banquet of food, awards, entertainment and discussion. The Mindfulness Forum is a community-wide "environmental strategy" adopted by the OIPP coalition in its mission to provide solutions for "a safe
Wine tasting benefit for Louise Sasan
Contributed by Liz Hance A wine tasting event is coming to Orcas! On Saturday evening, June 6th, a wine tasting is being held as a fundraiser for Louise Sasan. All proceeds from this evening will go to financially support her battle against breast cancer. This is a truly unique offering
Can't wait for the weekend: events start today!
Thursday, May 21 Dwight W. Duke's Trials by Fire visual art opening and reception at Christina's Restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. This new body of work - a departure from his past sculptures and paintings - is created entirely with fire, using strategically placed gunpowder and artillery fuse on paper, canvas,
Something New! Online Filing for San Juan County Candidates
From the San County Auditor's office, Elections Dept. Beginning on Monday, June 1, until 4 p.m. on June 5, candidates who wish to run for office in San Juan County will have the option of filing online. Candidates who file online will not only receive confirmation of their filing, but
Chamber Music Festival tickets a sure thing for the Early Birds
By the 10 a.m. start, 40 community members had secured their place in line for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's 2009 Early Bird event. There were a record number of sales throughout the day with telephone and walk-in sales continuing throughout the day. About half of the
