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
Guess which beloved Orcas bookstore kind of made best in the country list?
April 27 is National Independent Bookstore day, so buy a book -- from MentalFloss.com -- From their resident cats to that old book smell, there's something about wandering up and down the aisles of a brick-and-mortar bookstore that online merchants could never replicate. In honor of Independent Bookstore Day (April 27, 2019), Mental Floss
Guest Opinion | What lessons can we take from FDR’s New Deal and the mobilization for WWII to apply to the Green New Deal?
-- from David Turnoy As a longtime student of history, I find it useful to look to history for lessons that we can apply today. After all, what is the point of studying history unless you can use lessons from the past to build a better future? We have heard
SeaWorld publishes decades of orca data to help wild whales
-- by Gene Johnson, Associated Press -- The theme-park company SeaWorld has published new data from its captive killer whales — information that scientists say could help inform how they go about trying to save sick or stranded orcas in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. SeaWorld’s data comes from thousands
Students exhibit works at Orcas Center student art show
Friday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Geri Turnoy, A-OK Coordinator -- All are invited to the opening of everyone’s favorite local art show featuring artwork from Orcas students of all ages. The opening will be at the Orcas Center, Friday, May 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. There will
Library open mic event features spoken word poetry
Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Poetry -- The library is celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poetry Open Mic – Event which runs Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone can sign up to read: children, youths, teen, adults.
Inslee statement regarding Rep. Shea’s harmful rhetoric
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- “There is no place for hate in Washington state, especially in Washington’s Legislature. Rep. Matt Shea’s history of hate has now crossed a new line. He participated in conversations that advocated for violence against those with dissenting opinions. He is actively conspiring with
Lean, green, ferry machines: Washington State Ferries releases action plan for sustainable ferry system
Strategies to protect orca whales, reduce emissions, and more outlined -- from Washington State Ferries -- In honor of Earth Day, Washington State Ferries launched a two-year Sustainability Action Plan that outlines goals and actions for greener ferries and terminals. The plan includes initiatives to protect orca whales, reduce greenhouse gas
Letter to Editor | What a great show the kids gave us
-- from Didier Gincig -- On behalf of the children who had such a great time on stage (and back stage) at Orcas Kids Variety Show, I’d like to extend gratitude to the Orcas Center for the tremendous opportunity for these performers, to the dance and music teachers, to everyone
Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee shakes Dinah Griffey's hand after signing the sexual assault bill. Griffey, an abuse survivor, testified in support of the bill during a Senate hearing. Her story raised awareness about the challenges of coming forward as a young victim. Sen. Manka
Life Line health screenings to be offered at Senior Center
Thursday, May 9, by appointment, Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- A stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and yet up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Orcas Senior Center is hosting Life Line Screening, the nation’s
School construction project continues apace
-- from Eric Webb | Orcas Island School District -- To keep our community informed of the progress of the current construction projects, I am recording a short update of the previous week’s activities at Orcas Island School District.
A time for remembrance: Kristin Kolb
Friday, May 3, 3 p.m., West Sound Yacht Club -- from Cindy Wolf -- A gathering honoring the "adventures and misadventures" of Kristin Kolbwill be held at the West Sound Yacht Club Picnic area Friday May 3. The space will be available from 3 p.m. on for building an altar
Fabulous fermentation: A food co-op sauerkraut workshop with Regina Zwilling
Saturday, May 4, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Lacto-fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are the original superfoods. Here's a rundown of the many ways fermented veggies support robust health and vitality: Fermented vegetables are teeming with probiotics,
Earth Day Festival will fill the day at Orcas Center
from Asifa Pasin | ORS/TheExchange Everyone is invited to Earth Day Festival at Orcas Center on Sunday, April 21. Following is the schedule: 9:55 AM - 10:00 AM Opening “Protecting Earth’s Species” with Revivify Burke Mulvany and Josie Dow 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM Special Earth Day Movement and yoga
Earth Day Festival: Think globally, act Orcasly
Sunday, April 21, 3:15 - 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Mark Mayer | Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Our Revolution San Juan County is partnering with Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and Orcas Center in the first annual Earth Day Festival being held on Sunday, April 21st at Orcas Center from
Susol’s orchard and gallery slated for open house tour
May 4, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., 298 Pinneo Road -- from Kandis Susol -- May is History Month on the islands. Come and see our 132 year old Heritage fruit trees in bloom. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch and sit under the trees or down at the pond.
