Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Learn about stage lighting, audio, video in upcoming Orcas Center class
June 18, 25, July 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center Technical Director Jake Perrine will be offering three free introductory classes on the amazing MacOS show-control program Qlab (figure53.com) which Orcas Center now uses. If you’ve ever wanted to
Orcas Family Health, in partnership, offering more extensive X-Ray imaging
Fridays, June 21, July 5, July 19 -- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health -- More extensive X Ray imaging will be available at Orcas Family Health Center(OFHC) on at least three Fridays this summer: June 21, July 5, and July 19. Lissa Robertson, RT (R), MS Allied Health, who
This free Shakespeare ‘Hamlet’ class will be for women only*
Friday, July 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Michael Armenia -- Shakespearean and humble island servant, Michael Armenia, will present Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. The purpose of this class is to make Shakespeare (and specifically the play, ‘Hamlet’) more comfortable to women who may need encouragement to audition
Guest Opinion | At least $400,000 a year paid to OPALCO general manager
-- from Alex MacLeod -- It may come as a bit of a surprise that we OPALCO ratepayers forked over nearly $400,000 in compensation two years ago to Foster Hildreth, our general manager. What we’re paying him today isn’t known because OPALCO doesn’t say. The only time it becomes public
Health District has new contract with U-Dub
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After months of negotiations, commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) agreed to sign a contract with UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) for UWNC’s 2020 fiscal year, running from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The contract does not include
In Memoriam | Irene Sina (Brudie) Fisher
-- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- Irene Sina (Brudie) Fisher died at home on Orcas Island on June 8, 2019. She was born on August 19, 1926, the daughter of Sigurd and Ingerid (Jensen) Brudie in Seattle, WA. Irene attended school in Kirkland and graduated in nursing from the University
Book Review | The difficult, arduous process of ending a presidency
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment by Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz (Basic Books, May 2018) has been on the market for just over a year, yet its historical perspective becomes more impactful with each passing tweet. As challenging as it
Hey, buddy, can you spare a dollar for Senior Center?
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit thanks Doe Bay Thursday Night Open Mic Night for the donation of $250. One dollar from each entree served during the show went to benefit Orcas Senior Center. Colorful and unique table tents for the event were created in
Run or walk to support Funhouse in annual 5K July 4th run
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- Runners and walkers, please join us for the 8th Annual Funhouse 4th of July 5K. The race starts promptly at 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 4. Our loop route includes the Crescent Beach Trail, and starts and finishes
Hundreds of fender benders aboard ferries attributed to just this one cause
-- from Seattle PI -- In a matter of just one year there have been hundreds of minor accidents aboard Washington State Ferries. The agency says there is one thing to blame. “Everybody is doing it,” said Ron Scott, a deck hand for WSF. “Everybody is on their phones.” All
Master Gardeners will again be on hand to diagnose plant problems
Saturday, June 15, Farmers Market & Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for San Juan Master Gardeners -- This is just a reminder to all gardeners with plant problems that the San Juan Master Gardeners will be at the Farmer’s Market this
Grab a tune, bring a friend to Open Mic at the Grange
Monday, June 17, 7 - 9 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- It's that time again! Bring a friend and a song or two to share at the Orcas Grange Open Mic, this Monday, June 17 from 7-9 p.m. (sign-ups at 6:45). $5 suggested donation at the door.
New book from Dr. John Geyman explores Trumpcare fiasco
-- from Emily Geyman -- Dr. Geyman has been writing about U.S. health care policy and reform since 2002. This book describes the health care situation in our country and the current proposals in Congress. He offers evidence based information which supports Medicare For All as the only sustainable way
Orcas Historical Museum Cedar exhibit reception this Thursday
Reception: Thursday, June 13, 4-6 p.m. -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museum -- Cedar has been a “Tree of Life,” providing material for many uses. Humans have approached the cedar tree with respect, skill, and knowledge. This year’s featured exhibit at the Historical Museum is titled: Cedar. It
Canada passes bill outlawing captivity of dolphins, whales, porpoises
-- from Washington Post -- Canada has banned the practice of keeping dolphins, whales and porpoises in captivity after a long-fought-for piece of legislation passed resoundingly Monday. The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, which Canadian media nicknamed the “Free Willy” bill, outlaws captivity, breeding, trade, possession and capture of
Larsen votes in favor of contempt for Barr, McGahn
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting to hold Attorney General Barr and former White House Counsel McGahn in contempt of Congress. The resolution also authorizes House Committees that have issued subpoenas as part of their oversight and investigation responsibilities
