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
Fishing Bay Open House draws a crowd
Friday the 13th brought hordes of interested islanders to the Fishing Bay Open House, the new home for Windermere Real Estate, Nest Flowers and Gifts, Orcas Book Exchange, and the Gudgell Office at the corner of Main St. and Haven Rd. From 3 to 7 p.m. an ongoing
Chamber's Business Essentials looks at Customer Service
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce continues their "Business Essentials" series, this week, discussing "Customer Service in Challenging Times," featuring Michael Rivkin, co-owner of Crow Valley Pottery, who also serves as a consultant to the hospitality industry. As usual, the presentation will be Wednesday morning, March 18 from 7:45 to
Super Green: OPALCO's EnergySmart Program and Island Market
After three years of upgrades through OPALCO's Commercial Lighting and EnergySmart Programs, Island Market is now "one of the most energy efficient grocery stores in the Northwest," according to Mark Larson of Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. Larson is the Field Energy Analyst Manager for the EnergySmart Program. "Island
County ax falls to cut 2 of 3 permit coordinators
On March 10, the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) Director Ron Henrickson reported that his department will lay off two of its three permit coordinators effective March 24, due to a significant drop in permit revenues. “We regret this is necessary. It is extremely difficult to
No more hibernating — the weekend's full of fun!
Friday, March 13 Grand Opening of Fishing Bay Corner – home for Windermere Real Estate, Nest Flowers and Gifts, Orcas Book Exchange, and the Gudgell Office at the corner of Main St. and Haven Rd.3 to 7 p.m. Visit with island neighbors, enjoy refreshments and check out the new digs!
Choral Society performs Fauré "Requiem" March 14 and 15
The Orcas Choral Society presents the "Requiem" by Gabriel Fauré on Sat. March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church. Directed by Catherine Pederson, the group of 50 singers will open the concert with the 16th century hymn, "All
Artsmith Literary Salon this Saturday features novelist and open mic
Jill McCabe Johnson and Charles Toxey of Artsmith, the Orcas Island non-profit in support of artists, writers and scholars, invite the public to their Literary Salon featuring novelist Ann Pancake this Saturday evening. Pancake is the author of "Strange as this Weather Has Been," a compelling story that illustrates the
April Poetry Workshop with Alice Derry still has slots open
April is National Poetry Month, and once again JoEllen Moldoff is accelerating her efforts to bring poetry to Orcas Islanders. Moldoff is organizing a display of poems by Orcas Poets in the Library. If you would like to submit two poems, please either email them to moldoff@rockisland.com or bring hard
What's up with the goody boxes from OPALCO?
This week, many Orcas Islanders have found “goody boxes” on their doorstep from OPALCO. Suzanne Olson, Communications specialist at OPALCO, explained these brown box Energy Efficiency Kits. OPALCO sent out the kits from Niagara Conservation Co. to more than 6,000 members who live full-time in OPALCO’s service territory. The
Orcas Montessori Pre-school "St. Patrick's" Auction on Saturday, March 14
Contributed by Teresa Chocano “Let’s Go Green” at the Orcas Montessori St. Patrick’s Auction is this Saturday, March 14 at the Outlook Inn. The fun starts at 6pm. Beautiful and useful items abound: jewelry, toys, wine, one-of-a-kind items, services, great food and experiences are examples of the great silent and
How those whales can fly!
Orcas Travel Fast to California by Christopher Dunagan of Kitsap "Sun" A group of killer whales that frequent Puget Sound recently completed a nearly 1,000-mile trip to Monterey Bay, Calif., in 11 days — demonstrating just how fast orcas can swim. “They were really scootin’,” said Ken Balcomb of the
Senate passes Ranker bill requiring state to lead by example
On March 10, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, that directs state agencies to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. "I believe our state government should lead by example by reducing emissions and increasing energy efficiency now,” said Ranker.
Exquisite Chamber Music Trio with flute, harp and viola at Orcas Center March 21
Orcas Center will present Trio Verlaine, an exquisite combination of flute, viola and harp, in concert on Saturday, March 21. The members of Trio Verlaine — Lorna McGhee (flute), David Harding (viola) and Heidi Krutzen (harp) — are drawn together by a strong desire to further expose
Letter: PTSA Math/Science Night Success
The PTSA’s recent Family Fun Math/Science Night was a success yet again—thanks to our dedicated teachers and talented students, as well as the many involved community members who all came together to celebrate the fun of learning about math and science. The kids (and their families) who came
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in particular. As you can see from their map, an expanded Chinook zone, right over Port
Write now for Monologue Night
Submissions are now being accepted for monologues in preparations for Monologue Night on June 12 at Orcas Center. A presentation on writing monologues will be held at the Orcas Center in April. Writers are encouraged to submit up to three monologues of one-to-three minute duration to sparks@orcascenter.org by May
