Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Call for Artists | 2024 exhibits at the Orcas Island Public Library
Want to exhibit your art? Now’s your chance. ||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is seeking applications for the 2024 exhibit schedule. All types of art — painting, sculpture, photography, mixed-media — are acceptable. Deadline for submissions:
WSF Weekly Report | Busy Labor Day weekend ridership numbers
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Merchant Mariner Credential required to apply for any of our vessel crew positions Our recruiter, Renee Mason, recently got a Merchant Mariner Credential. To better understand the process for prospective mariners, Renee completed the several-step process required to earn an MMC. No
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Fentanyl use is on the increase in San Juan County
||| FROM ERIC PETER, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Opioid Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Having Narcan available during these emergencies has saved many lives. While San Juan County Sheriff’s Office does not condone the use of Opioids, other than as prescribed by your physician, the Opioid Crisis is real.
Protestors swarm SeaWorld, demand release of captive animals
||| FROM INSIDETHEMAGIC.NET ||| Protestors swarmed SeaWorld on Monday (September 4) to demand the freedom of its captive creatures. Keeping animals in captivity is always a controversial topic – especially when it comes to killer whales and SeaWorld. In 2013, the release of the documentary Blackfish turned huge numbers of past and prospective
See what’s ‘hatching’ in the San Juan Islands
||| FROM MARCY MONTGOMERY for SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| A new, fun newsletter is featuring creative makers across the San Juans. Check out ‘Hatch’ to learn about creative arts, design, food, and events on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. Classes, performances, festivals and more, all in one enjoyable
Learn some creative rewilding with native plants
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 when we welcome Eliza Habegger to present Creative Rewilding with Native Plants. Eliza Habegger is talking about the creative use of native plants in home gardens. Learn about converting lawn to
Sing Messiah! this Christmas with Orcas Choral Society
||| FROM JULIE RUSBY for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| Orcas Choral Society invites all Orcas Island singers to sing Handel’s Messiah this December 1-3 at the Orcas Center. Rehearsals begin September 26 at 7 p.m. “George Frederic Handel was a showman, in this case setting the most sacred of texts,”
Orcas Island Food Bank raises funds for Maui food bank
||| FROM RICK RHOADS for ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| “When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina, our board and staff wanted to do something to help,” said Amanda Sparks, executive director of the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB).
Fall Kickoff at Orcas Island Community Church
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for OI COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us for our Annual Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 10. The day begins with our worship service at 10:00 AM, followed by a catered meal, live music, and a variety of fun games
Orcas Center puts out call for 2024 featured artists
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is planning art installations for the 2024 season and is pleased to welcome back Featured Artist Exhibits. Featured Artists at Orcas Center have dedicated displays in the lobby and/or Madrona Room (depending on scope
SJC Democrats to meet Saturday, with appearance by State Senator
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY for SJC DEMOCRATS ||| State Senator Manka Dhingra The next meeting of the San Juan County Democrats is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, Sept. 9, on Zoom. The highlight will be an appearance by State Senator Manka Dhingra, who is running for State
Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage on Saturday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Barron Ryan’s love for music has always been divided. The son of two musicians, he grew up in a house filled with the sounds of artists ranging
Eastsound Water’s implementation report in response to the Acuity Forensics investigation recommendations
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ||| The Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Board of Directors is focused on undertaking administrative updates to improve financial oversight, by implementing both staff procedural changes and Board specific oversight processes. In the past week, we have heard from several
Woman in the Woods Productions hosts tap dance sensation mentored by Gregory Hines
||| FROM WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS ||| If you like music that makes you move, set aside Saturday night September 23 when Woman in the Woods Productions brings to Orcas Center a fantastic evening of music and tap, featuring the sensational band Love Movement, led by world-renowned tap dance
The Scottish islands that are being put at risk by an ongoing ferry crisis
Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by an ageing fleet ||| FROM EURONEWS ||| The future of many of Scotland's island communities are being put at risk by the unreliable state of the country's ageing ferries, which
