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
Orcas Center brings dance to students and adults with Taylor 2 on Thursday
Orcas Center will present the world-renowned Taylor 2 Dance Company in performance on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm. Special student prices will be offered for the performance, and middle and high school students will be able to see the group perform in rehearsal that afternoon. The Paul
Explore new interests with the Funhouse
Always wanted to blow glass but left it to Chihuly to have all the fun? Want to get your caveman ya-yas out by making stone-age tools? Know you want to grow your own, but haven't the dizziest notion how to get started? Let the Funhouse come to your rescue and
Water Quality Inspection at SJ Transfer Station has implications county-wide
Matter to be discussed at March 24 Council Meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The solid waste division of the San Juan County Public Works Department is studying options for continuing operations at the San Juan Island Transfer Station after a state Ecology Department inspector warned that
"Voices of Darfur" viewing March 26
"Voices of Darfur" will be heard Thursday evening, March 26 at the Orcas Island Community Church at 6:30 p.m. The program is part of Orcas Island student Maddy Smith's senior project. The Thursday night event will inclue a presentation about the current state of Darfur using stories, music, and images,
Girls Basketball team celebrates tonight at annual banquet
The families and friends of the Orcas Island Girls Basketball team are invited to join them in their annual dinner celebration tonight at Camp Orkila. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Lodge at the Camp. Cost for the dinner is $10. The event is open
Editorial: Too many books, too little money
Is it the fear and shock caused by declining stock market figures and increasing unemployment numbers that makes me think of cancer and obesity when I hear the words growth and expansion? For after nearly a generation of unusual growth and expansion, we now witness so much debt and waste,
County and conservation groups going on a Turtle Hunt
The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD), and local conservation groups, would like anyone who spots one of these turtles to contact Shireene Hale at CDPD email: shireeneh@sanjuanco.com . The County is required to protect habitat for endangered species that live here and the
March's exodus — out like a lamb? New updates Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23 Lions Club Health Screening Unit will be outside Island Market on Monday and Tuesday, sponsored by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. The unit screens for blood sugar levels (for potential Diabetes), blood pressure, visual acuity, eye pressure (for signs of Glaucoma) and hearing. The
Orcas Islanders urged to support ferry run to Sidney by walking on the ferrry March 29
Contributed by Lance Evans,Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is urging Islanders to show their support of the International ferry run (Anacortes – San Juan Islands – Sidney, BC) on the first day of service for the new schedule, March 29. With
The Funhouse's "Get Off The Rock" College Counseling Event is Coming soon!
The Funhouse is hosting its fourth annual “Get Off The Rock” College Counseling event. Scheduled throughout April and May, the event features top college prep and financial advisors from the Seattle area. Whether students and their parents are thinking about college next year or four years from now, The
Lions' Health Screening Van comes to Orcas
This Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th, the Orcas Island Lions Club will operate the Health Screening Van, which is sponsored by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. The unit screens for blood sugar levels (for potential Diabetes), blood pressure, visual acuity, eye pressure (for signs of
Family Dance Night is Back!
The Preschools of Orcas Island together with Orcas Family Connections are hosting a series of five FUN dances for the whole community. The dances are scheduled for once a month, each event hosted by a different member of the Orcas Family Connections. There will also be a bake sale and
One More Week to prepare for the 8th Annual Funhouse Science Fair
The 8th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse on Orcas Island. All school-age children are welcome to participate, and the fair is free and open to the public. Besides a big turnout from the Orcas
Kayl to take leave of absence from EPRC to serve with Forest Service
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Chair Mindy Kayl announced on March 16 that she has accepted a position with the US Forest Service for a six months' contract in the Western mountain states. In a letter to the EPRC board, Kayl said, "It is both a unique career opportunity and a
Double vision and double auditions for Little League and Festival of Plays – the weekend
Friday, March 20 Opening Reception for David Densmore and Susan Osborn’s new artwork, “Double Vision,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Susan will be showing photographs on Japanese paper, washi, altered and transformed into wall hangings. David will show new oil paintings both plein-aire and abstract. At The Living Room -
March 20: Signs of Spring
by Janice Richardson Observing the web of life and the intricacies of nature has become a passion of mine. I'm particularly moved by the phenology or timing of things. The notes on my calendar track the patterns that cycle through each year. With the advent of the winter
