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Here’s a thought…

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

ABRAHAM LINCOLN 


LATEST NEWS

Letter to Editor | Keep Orcas Center thriving

September 23rd, 2024|

||| FROM REGINA ZWILLING ||| In the 15 years that I've been fortunate enough to call Orcas home, the Orcas Center has become a second home for my family and me. Watching my two children thrive and grow thanks to the artistic opportunities provided by the Orcas Center is so

Letter to Editor | Analyzing candidate endorsements

September 23rd, 2024|

||| FROM RICHARD GROUT ||| That letter from Mike Carlson, et al, was such a sad collection of falsehoods. So let’s analyze it. Let’s start with partisanship. They allege that Kari McVeigh is violating the spirit of the county charter and “the island way” because she received the endorsement of

Guest Opinion | A conversation about life

September 23rd, 2024|

||| FROM JOSEPH J. COHEN ||| An insurance agent once said to me: No one has a lease on life (he was right). All humans expire at some point. In the business world - businesses fail for a variety of reasons. One of which is the relevance of what they

Farmers Market Fall Schedule

September 22nd, 2024|

||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FARMERS MARKET ||| The Orcas Island Farmers Market Invites you to Join the Harvest & Celebrate in Our Local Island Bounty! OIFM Harvest Festival Saturday, September 28th 10am-2pm Location: Village Green Park 203 North Beach Road, Eastsound OIFM Indoor Fall Market Saturday, October 5th-Saturday, November 28th

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Beginners Watercolors Class

September 22nd, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor painting every Monday from 9:30 to 11 am. Robbie Walker, an experienced instructor with years of expertise in drawing and watercolors, will guide you through the techniques she has perfected. Participants are kindly

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Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting

September 22nd, 2024|

||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Mason Bee Cocoon Harvesting Hands-on Workshop Saturday ~ October 5th 2:30 - 3:30 PM Orcas Public Library This special event is FREE for members. Give our native mason bees a helping hand this fall and learn how to provide these important pollinators with

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Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants

September 22nd, 2024|

||| MASTER GARDENERS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY ||| Please join the San Juan county Master Gardeners to learn from Abby Hyde of Satinflower Native Nurseries in coastal British Columbia.  Abby will speak about gardening with native plants to restore our degraded ecosystems and mitigate the effects of climate change by

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Adey Bell – “A Unique, Magical Performance”

September 22nd, 2024|

||| FROM ORCAS CENTER ||| Adey Bell, a mystical vocalist, pianist, and composer from a small town in Montana, returns to Orcas Center on Sunday, September 29 at 7pm. Adey’s ethereal, yet powerful music explores themes of personal transformation and spiritual awakening. Through the elegant arrangements of her albums or

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Scientists issue warning about increasingly alarming whale behavior due to human activity

September 22nd, 2024|

'Distinct and concerning changes' ||| FROM THE COOL DOWN ||| The marine communication that whales depend on could soon be under threat as ocean traffic — and the problematic noise pollution it generates — continues to increase, Dr. Stuart Johnston, a mathematical biologist from the University of Melbourne, wrote in a summary of a new study.

Art with Carla

September 22nd, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Unleash your creativity at "Art with Carla" every Friday, 1-3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level.

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Yoga with Sam

September 21st, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Samantha Fisher in a holistic movement practice suitable for all experience levels, prioritizing an attuned connection to your body's inner wisdom. Drawing from her training in Hatha Yoga and Integrated Movement Therapy, Samantha integrates insights from diverse healing modalities and

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Orange Shirt Day | One way to promote healing

September 21st, 2024|

||| FROM JUDY MEYER and IRIS GRAVILLE, for LOPEZ ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKER) ||| As awareness of the long-term harm caused by Indian Boarding Schools grows, Orange Shirt Day (September 30) is more important than ever. The date is a national holiday in Canada and a Day of Remembrance in the

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Port of Orcas Meeting

September 21st, 2024|

||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the airport terminal. Access information can be found HERE.  

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