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
Granny's Attic Amazing Sale this Saturday from 10 to 3
The Senior Center will be full of items from Granny's attic -- and storeroom and garage and basement -- as avid shoppers hunting for bargain prices come out this Saturday for the annual sale. Proceeds from the sale are the biggest fundraiser to support Senior Services. It's the
Poem for the Day: The Morning Hours
The Morning Hours In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. By the morning hours and by the night when it is stillest, Thy Lord hath not forsaken thee nor doth He hate thee, And verily the latter portion will be better for thee than the former, And verily
Poetry and sustainability set the tone for the weekend
Meditation Retreat at Indralaya from Thursday, April 16 to- Sunday, April 19; Thursday dinner - Sunday lunch). Participate in group meditation, communing with yourself and the natural energies of Indralaya. Indulge yourself in the discipline of silence in community. Call 376-4526; www.indralaya.org Friday, April 17 Children's Poetry reading - The
Mossback writer comes to Darvill's to warn of Pugetopolis
Puget Sound writer-editor Knute “Skip” Berger will read at Darvill’s from his latest work, Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of Seattle Nice on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Berger is widely-read throughout the Northwest, as the Editor/Columnist for the Seattle Weekly,
Moran Park Clean Up this Saturday
Contributed by Marian O'Brien The annual Moran Park Clean Up is this coming Saturday from 10-4. The Friends of Moran organize the event and assist the park rangers throughout the day with a wide variety of tasks to get the Park's campgrounds, trails and picnic areas ready for visitors. Karen
Sustainability Fair coming in May to Farmers Market
Feeling the crunch? During these times of dwindling natural and financial resources, how do we sustain? What choices might we make individually and collectively to, literally, stay alive on this small, green planet? These types of questions are being asked, and -- conceivably -- answered, with the first annual Orcas
Poem for the Day: Dream Variations
To fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, To whirl and to dance Till the white day is done. Then rest at cool evening Beneath a tall tree While night comes on gently, Dark like me, -- That is my dream! To fling my arms wide In
Don't dump hazardous materials on Mother Earth — bring them for disposal on April 25
Orcas Islanders can help protect our drinking water and the environment on April 25 by disposing hazardous waste materials in a special collection. The San Juan County Public Works, Solid Waste Division sponsors this event, to be held at the Orcas Island Waste Disposal site. It warns against mixing hazardous
Council listens to accessory building appeal; plans new amendment to law
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Three weeks after hearing complaints from contractor Tom Nolan that he was unable to get permits to build a garage on a client’s residentially-zoned property because there were no pending plans to build a residence, the Council Tuesday asked the County Administrator
Poem for the Day: The Boarder
The time is after dinner. Cigarettes Glow on the lawn; Glasses begin to tinkle; TV sets Have been turned on. The moon is brimming like a glass of beer Above the town, And love keeps her appointments -- "Harry's here!" "I'll be right down." But the pale stranger in the
Let's Go — College! tonight and tomorrow advising sessions
As part of the Funhouse fourth annual "Get Off The Rock" College Counseling event, two college counseling consultants will meet with interested students and their families April 15 and 16. Let's Go- College!" begins Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Library. Arlene Prince and Judy
Grief recovery group begins April 16
Learn about the natural grief response, strategies for coping with loss, reinvesting in the future, and finding support. The six-week course will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be facilitated by Janice Wiemeyer, Ph.D. The group will meet at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at no cost to
Alice Derry to offer poetry reading on April 24
Poet and teacher Alice Derry, a resident of Port Angeles, will be the featured poet in Orcas’ celebration of National Poetry Month. She will read her poetry on Friday, April 24th at 7 p.m. in the Library, and will teach a workshop the following day. Derry is an accomplished
Site Council proposal discussion at PTSA meeting, April 15
Access to technology is not enough to improve student achievement. Teachers need support in providing quality instruction that integrates the use of technology effectively into their instruction to promote higher-level thinking skills. A proposal to form a Site Council for the Orcas Island School District which would expand the ability
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for roller-skating — join the party this weekend
It's that time of year again -- the grass is growing, kids are playing ball and it's time to take a break from Friday Night Rollerskating. The PTSA recently concluded another fun year of Friday night skating sessions -- thank you to the many volunteers who helped staff the evenings,
Parent-Teacher-Student Association to discuss art, school site councils and budget
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) meeting will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 in the school library, and childcare will be provided. This month's presentations include information on the Childrens' Art Show at Orcas Center during the month of May by Carolyn Wayland of Orcas Center's Arts Education
