Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Inslee issues emergency proclamation for 19 counties due to flooding and winter weather
Yep, including San Juan County -- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today for 19 Washington counties due to significant winter weather that is forecast to continue through this weekend. “These storms caused injuries, significant power outages, evacuations, road damage, temporary road closures and detours, rail
Dog whistles and cat calls: Modern signs, symbols, signals of hate
A presentation by Clyde W. Ford Saturday February 8, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- From hand gestures to tattoos to code-words, author and scholar, Clyde W. Ford, examines the signs, symbols, and signals of hate. He discusses their historical and cultural significance, laying
Meeting of the Minds topic this month is Newts
Wednesday, February 19, 1 - 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- The Meeting of the Minds series of lectures continues at Orcas Senior Center. This season, in partnership with Friends of Moran, we will continue a series of presentations about our island
Award winning “Strengthening Families” program comes to Funhouse
Thursdays from 5 - 7:30 p.m., March 12 - April 30, The Funhouse -- from Nicole Spinogatti for The Funhouse -- The Funhouse will be offering a seven-week award-winning program called Strengthening Families. “It takes a different kind of parenting, when kids go from being, well, kids, to being teenagers.
School Board shares agenda for upcoming all-day meeting
Thursday, February 6, 10 a.m., School District Office -- from Orcas School Board -- A special School Board meeting is scheduled tomorrow as the board sets aside time for a learning tour and a budget work session. AGENDA 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER- SPECIAL MEETING - District Office Approve
OICF issues proposals for spring GiveOrcas program
Tuesday, February 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- OICF is excited to announce a call for proposals for the 2020 spring GiveOrcas grant program. Any nonprofit serving Orcas Island is invited to apply now through March 6, 2020
Join Stephanie for what you didn’t know about Tai Chi
Sunday, February 23, 1 - 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Stephanie Rosenblatt -- Join accredited Master Instructor Stephanie for an interactive presentation about her understanding and unique approach to Wu Style Tai Chi. Bring a new level of holistic physical and spiritual awareness to your everyday life by learning
EPRC will meet on Thursday
Thursday, February 6, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) will meeting tomorrow afternoon to address the following agenda: 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:05 pm Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2020, meeting3:10 pm
Soul-lifting Nashville singer-songwriter coming to Grange
Sunday, February 23, 4 p.m. Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel, House Concerts & Such -- For the first time on Orcas Island, internationally touring Nashville singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock, accompanied by Mike Lindauer, will be performing at the Orcas Grange on Sunday, February 23 at 4 p.m. Local favorite Mandy
3rd annual Lit Fest announces featured artists
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- Where can book lovers go to rub shoulders with the likes of Timothy Egan, Nicola Griffith and Luis Alberto Urrea, and also take in a little jaw-dropping splendor while they’re at it? If you're a book lover, you owe it
Killebrew Lake Road closed to all traffic
Repairs underway, but may take a couple of weeks -- from San Juan County Public Works -- February 6, 2020 Update Please be advised that continued rainfall and water levels have delayed planned repairs. Emergency repair work will resume as soon as site conditions permit. San Juan County Public Works
Join in upcoming Orcas veggie potlucks
Sunday, February 9 and March 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — Please note the next two Orcas Veggie Potlucks will be on February 9 (new date) and March 1. This monthly gathering celebrates a compassionate, healthy, and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get
Building a more inclusive paradise
When paradise isn’t, but could be ... Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kevin Carter -- Orcas Island may be a perfect place, but for some, there is an undercurrent of intolerance and racism. What can be done? A free preview of a workshop being
First ferry built for Washington state system sells — again — for $200K
-- from Seattle PI -- A pile of scrap metal or sold off at auction to someone with a dream. Those are the two usual fates that await a 60-something-year-old Washington State Ferry. Unless that dreamer wants to pass along the opportunity at sailing the "largest registered private yacht," which
More heavy rain in forecast
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- Recent intense rains caused widespread impacts across the islands due to erosion, runoff, and blocked culverts and drains. Those who experienced damage should be aware that there's more heavy rain in the forecast starting later Tuesday through Friday. It is almost
Kruse Reviews | Mephisto
-- Book Review by Jens Kruse -- This novel, Mephisto, by Klaus Mann, the second child of the better-known German novelist Thomas Mann, was written in 1936 while Klaus Mann, persecuted by the Nazis, was living in exile in Amsterdam, and first published there. Later in 1936, Klaus Mann emigrated
