Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Silver? Gold? What’s that about?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| What's so special about silver and gold, to make these metals more precious than the others, and to cause them to be the objects of value upon which money has traditionally been built? There's a bunch of important metals within Groups 10 and
Fall sailing schedule takes effect on Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Starting Sunday, September 29, the Fall sailing schedule goes into effect. The San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily round-trip to Sidney, BC via Friday Harbor. Drivers can make reservations online at www.takeaferry.com or by calling 1-888-808-7977 (WA & BC) or
Veterans invited to forum with Rep. Rick Larsen
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5.
Veteran Navigators returning for Orcas Island visit
Saturday, October 26 , 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Daniel-Webb, MEd, Orcas Community Resource Center -- If you served in the US Military, we would like to help you access VA Benefits. The Veteran Navigators are returning to Orcas Island on October 26. Enrollment
Chowdry joins SJIMA board
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Island Museum of Art -- Linda Chowdry has joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) and the island community after relocating to Friday Harbor last year. Of art Linda says, “My small personal art collection brings joy to
Letter to Editor | My take-aways from VR conversation
-- from Brad Brown -- Last night I was at a meeting where I got the sinking, scary feeling that by the decisions being made by the people there I could lose my home. The meeting was advertised as toward “Vacation Rental Control.” My wife and I run a business
Art from food? Family art days coming up at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Families of all ages can explore making art of, or with. food! The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Fall Family Art Days begin Saturday, September 28, from noon to 5 p.m., at 540 Spring Street. The
Community conversation to talk “trash” about composting
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/Exchange -- This fall Orcas Recycling Services/Exchange are bringing you the second “Talking Trash” offering by having open meetings throughout the island in October to share new ideas and educate folks about ways to deal with food waste. There are lots of ways people are currently
Final Saturday for Master Gardener input
Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Eastsound Farmers Market -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Goodbye summer, hello fall. This is the final Saturday of the year for you to bring your gardening problems to the Master Gardener’s at the Eastsound Farmers Market from 10 to
Doe Bay Wine to host special Paris to PNW wine tasting
Saturday, September 28, Doe Bay Wine -- from Doe Bay Wine Company -- We are co-hosting a special wine-tasting event at Doe Bay Wine Company with our friends at Outlook Inn. Guests will be guided through four flights of wine, comparing some of the Pacific Northwest region’s best wines with regional
Letter to Editor | The music goes on
-- from Joseph Murphy -- While the old bebopper has passed on, another generation rises in his,and their, place. For all who didn't get a chance to attend the Willie Thomas MemorialConcert held this last Sunday, September 22, at Orcas Center, be assuredthat the music remains in the ultra capable
In Memoriam | John Swainson Willis, 1939-2019
Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Orcas Historical Museum -- John Swainson Willis passed away on September 20, 2019 at age 79, following severe heart problems. John was born on October 25, 1939 in Bellingham, WA, but raised on the family homestead on Orcas Island.
Letter to Editor | One foot on the dock, one in the boat
-- from Bill Appel -- As long as we insist on what seems to be viewed as our God-given right to use fossil fuels at the rate our collective life style demands, we will continue standing with one foot on the dock and one in the boat. This is not
Rally on Sunday in support of global youth climate strike
Sunday, September 29, 1 - 4 p.m., Village Green -- from Monica Steele -- "Shining Our Light On Mother Earth” A Rally in Support Of the Global Youth Climate Strike Demanding Action To Address Climate Emergency: A Green New Deal; Respect of Indigenous Land and Sovereignty; Environmental Justice; Protection and Restoration of
ATOI issues call for auditions for winter/holiday play
Sunday, September 29 or Wednesday, October, 6 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Melinda Milligan for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for its Winter/Holiday play, "Winds In the Morning," an historical musical play set in 1890s Port Townsend, and written by local playwright
It’s Orcas Cyclovia, a car-free fundraiser for animals
Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p,m., Orcas Post Office to Fowlers Way -- from Lili Hein -- Join a movement: ORCAS CYCLOVIA! Bike, walk, run, ride, skate with FREE registration Volunteer as a route guardianGive a donation for local animal non-profits Orcas Cyclovia is a car-free event for bikes,
