Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Last Ocean Night of season will talk about Tufted Puffins
Wednesday, March 4, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for Sea Doc Society -- The final Ocean Night of the season is Wednesday, March 4 and will feature the debut of the next episode of Salish Sea Wild, which is all about Tufted Puffins. On
School Board will meet this week
Thursday, February 27, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Following is the regular School Board meeting agenda for Thursday, February 27, 5 p.m. in the Orcas School Library. Public is invited. AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING - School
The Gothard Sisters bring contemporary Celtic music to Orcas Center
Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center is pleased to welcome The Gothard Sisters, a dynamic musical group of three sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through 10 years performing, touring and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music
Hear the tales of epic rowing adventures by local islander
Hosted by the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans Sunday, March 8, 2020, 6:45 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Steve Mckenna -- In the years between 1979 and 1985, long time Orcas islanders, Steve and Mary Gropp made a series of long distance wilderness voyages by rowing boat
Is OIHCD-owned healthcare clinic workable, achievable ?
A call for a Community Advisory Group to Health District -- from Vincent Shu, MD -- We can not tell you how much we appreciated OIHCD's commissioners’ tireless efforts to re-shaping our Island’s healthcare model in a cost-effective way. This need to look for other viable options is driven by
Legislative Update | Another cutoff trims remaining bills to consider
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Legislators had until Wednesday to pass policy legislation out of the house where it was introduced, and a number of a governor-request bills cleared the latest hurdle in the short 60-day legislative session. A proposal to ban high capacity magazines for firearms in the state was
Upcoming presentation: The making of an audiobook
Thursday, February 27, 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Samuel Gailey -- Join local critically-acclaimed author Samuel W. Gailey, along with audio engineer, thespian and 'The Guilt We Carry' narrator Jake Perrine in a candid conversation about the audiobook process, collaboration, and the art of the spoken word.
Letter to Editor | Thank you, voters
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue would like to extend a big Thank You to all who voted in the February Special Election. With the passing of Proposition 1, vital upgrades will be made to the San Juan County Emergency Communications System –
Aging Like A Guru | Karma? What’s that got to do with aging?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- If you want to age like a guru, then the Law of Karma is going to be good to keep in mind. Why, you might ask? Well, because it promotes mindfulness of your intentions. It encourages accountability for what you do, what you say, and
Spring brunch benefit with Chef Christina Orchid at Orcas Senior Center
Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a memorable Spring Brunch, Sunday, March 15 prepared by the legendary Chef Christina Orchid. Tickets for this vital benefit are available here and at the Orcas Senior Center.
Orcasional Musings | What I did on my winter vacation
Or...I should've chosen the colonoscopy. ||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| A few weeks ago, I told you about my very clever way of avoiding the perils and discomforts of colonoscopy: I contracted pneumonia. But it turns out that I wasn't clever enough by half. My body decided, all
Letter to Editor | Some may have already wasted their vote
-- from Margot Shaw -- We have all received the very important Presidential Primary ballot. Listed are 13 Democratic candidates for our consideration. We'd like to point out that, even though their names are on the ballot, the following have dropped out: Michael Bennet, Cory Booker, John Delaney, Deval Patrick,
Sheriff’s Report | February 13 – 19, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, February 13, 2020 20-001079 Accident-Hit Run 10:02:09 02/13/20 A Deputy took a report of a hit and run vehicle collision that occurred on Orcas Island. The case is under further investigation. 20-001094 Domestic Dispute or Assault 19:08:28 02/13/20 San Juan Deputies
Beloved musical 42nd Street to screen at Orcas Center
Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Come and meet those dancing feet! One of Broadway's most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street comes to Orcas Center’s screen on Saturday, March 7 in the largest-ever production of the breathtaking musical. This eye-watering
Museums’ History Matinee features book talk with Boyd Pratt
Sunday, February 23, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museums -- Farming in the San Juan Islands has always presented challenges and opportunities. From Coast Salish camas cultivation (camas bulbs were harvested and baked as a sweet, fructose-rich food by Native Americans) through homesteading to commercial
MAG concert upcoming: 100 musicians, 1 great cause
Sunday March 1, 3 p.m., Orcas High School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- On the first Sunday of March, voices and music rising to crescendo would surely be a welcome respite from February’s steady beat of raindrops on our rooftops. In an Orcas music tradition
