Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Moran teams with Community Foundation for needed repairs, improvements
Local lumber to be used for construction -- from Sandra Talt for Friends of Moran -- During this Thanksgiving season, our gratitude naturally goes out to those who contribute so generously to the park. These contributors include our donors, volunteers, educational presenters, park staff, camp hosts, board members and our vendors
Guest Opinion | A call for rational climate action
-- from Bill Appel -- You attend lectures, subscribe to emails, newsletters and magazines, and buy books describing environmental degradation and the resulting death, destruction and misery suffered by all forms of life, and the sometimes heroic, sometimes illegal, and sometimes quixotic, actions of those on the front lines. You
Time to deck your halls with wreaths aplenty
-- from Karen Meng for Orcas Montessori School -- The holidays are upon us, and now is a great time to deck the halls with wreaths aplenty. Check an item off your holiday to-do list while also sharing in a ‘noble’ island tradition. For 25 years running, Orcas Montessori School
Next Meeting of the Minds topic to be Mt. Constitution tower
Wednesday, December 18, 1 - 2 p.m., 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 The Friends of Moran, we will continue a series of presentations about our island
Christmas tree sale is also a Winter Festival and fundraiser for Salmonberry
Saturday, December 14, 12 - 4 p.m., Lum Farm on Coffelt Farm Preserve -- from Mandy Troxel -- Christmas Tree sales are underway. Fresh and sustainably harvested Grand, Noble, and Douglas Firs are being sold at Lum Farm on Coffelt Farm Preserve, in partnership with Salmonberry School. Trees are sold during
Olga Store grant is matched, proceeding with offer
-- by Lin McNulty, Editor, Orcas Issues -- The Friends of Olga Store are announcing that $650,000 in pledges, loans, and donations has been reached for purchase of the Olga Store. They are now prepared to make an offer on the building and have achieved full 501(C)(3) status. Friends of
Orcas Island Community Church to present “Sing A Song Of Christmas”
Sunday December 8, 10 a.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Stephanie Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Take a step back in time at the community church, as children encourage others to use their imaginations to “see, hear, and smell” what Christmas was like over 2,000 years ago. Through
Letter to Editor | So much, so many to be thankful for
-- from Orcas Odd Fellows -- We would like to give thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Thanksgiving meal at the Odd Fellows Hall. We would like to extend gratitude for turkey donations to Island Market, Orcas Village Store, the Food Coop, Ship’s Bay, Roses, Ace
At Orcas Landing, Santa will soon arrive by ship
Sunday, December 15, 12 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions Club -- Bringing Holiday Joy to the Pacific Northwest In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys or walks through front doors. But for people living in small island communities in
Come early! ATOI production this weekend now includes beer, cider, and pre-show live music
-- from Melinda Milligan for Actor's Theater of Orcas Island -- Actor's Theater of Orcas Island announces that beer and cider will be available for purchase at its upcoming production of “Winds In the Morning,” written by Richard Carter of Lopez Island at the Grange at 7:30 p.m. on December
School Board to meet for new member swearing-in
Thursday, December 5, 8:30 a.m., District Office -- from Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting, along with a tour of Orcas Island Elementary School on Thursday, December 5. AGENDA 8:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER, Special Meeting - District Office Swear in Board Director, Ayn
Contribute to Senior Center’s Hearts and Hands Program
Give Orcas: December 2-December 20 -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Community is all about heart and lending a hand when someone is in need. Fortunately, when Orcas islanders have a need for in-home assistance and companionship, Hearts and Hands is there to help. And now, Orcas
Garden Club welcomes The Nest for winter greenery demonstration
Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Cindy Morgan from Nest to our December 11 meeting in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m., a bit
Aging isn’t about aging … What?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- "Be yourself - everyone else is already taken," . . . ever hear that quote before? My friends David Bennett and Cindy Griffith-Bennett wrote a book called Voyage of Purpose. I’m on my third read of this book. The stories of David’s Near-Death Experience and the
Food ‘matters’ discussion upcoming at Library
Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Public Library -- In a global world, food helps us share cultural traditions and practices. Rosedanie Cadet is an Orcas resident, global citizen, and director of Helping Hands Noramise—a Haitian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutrition
Put Whale Museum on your holiday to-do list
Saturday, December 7, 3 - 4 p.m. & Thursday, December 12, 5 - 7 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is excited to announce our events for the Holidays. This December, visitors can look forward to two exciting events to celebrate the season:
