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
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Byron Rot for San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery -- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2019 grant funding cycles. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and
Annual Ferry Ridership Swells to Nearly 25 Million
Anacortes/San Juans Route Sees 2,046,940 Passengers in 2018 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Our annual ridership increased by more than 225,000 in 2018 to nearly 25 million. That's up 10 percent from five years ago and the highest level since 2002! The biggest surge last year came on the
Rep. Lekanoff Tops Orcas Women’s Coalition Leadership Conversation
Sunday, January 27, 3 - 5 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The Orcas Women's Coalition invites all women and transgender folks to attend "Embracing Leadership" this Sunday from 3-5pm at the Episcopal Parish Hall. Bring your questions! Bring your daughters, aunties and
New Bills to Save Orca Support Inslee’s Proposed Investments
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- [Wednesday, January 23] several bills that support Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal to save Southern Resident orcas were introduced in the state Legislature. Inslee announced an unprecedented effort last month to restore Washington's orca and Chinook salmon populations. "Without taking bold actions and
New Year Brings Senior Center Transitions
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- 2019 is a year of growth and development at the nonprofit Orcas Senor Center (OSC)! Executive Director, Sara Boyle has moved on to reestablish her consulting business working with small businesses and nonprofits, and to give more time to building a family. The
MLK’s Message: Be an Agitator
-- from Hedrick Smith for ReclaimTheAmericanDream.org -- Back in the 1960s, when I was covering Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis and other civil rights activists for The New York Times, I heard die-hard segregationists try to bait him as an “outside agitator” stirring up trouble.“You’re comin’ into our town,” they
New Yacht Club Commodore: Ben McLeod
-- from Michele Wiley for Orcas Island Yacht Club -- The Orcas Island Yacht Club would like to introduce you to the 2019 Commodore, Ben McLeod. “Debbie and I are from the east coast..Deb- Daytona Beach, Ben - Miami. We met in Ft. Lauderdale working together in aerospace electronics and enjoyed
School Board Meets Thursday
Thursday, January 24, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School Board will meet in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 24 at 5 p.m. Following is the scheduled agenda: 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING - School LibraryIMMEDIATELY ADJOURN
Farmers Market Looking for New Manager
-- from Bruce Orchid -- The Orcas Island Farmers’ Market is looking for a new Market Manager. The Market Manager ensures that the market is engaging, well-organized and operates in compliance with state and local health policies. The Market Manager has significant responsibilities related to planning, communications and record keeping.
OPAL Rebids April’s Grove Townhome Project
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- OPAL is holding a full rebid of the April’s Grove townhome project for a general contractor as well as subcontractors. During the first bidding process, the majority of bids came in over budget, with numerous trades having not submitted bids at all. “After years of planning
The Rock We Live On: A 19th Century Solution is a 21st Century Mess
Over the centuries, societies have been faced with the abundance and contraction of resources. A solution to a loss of resources, and an alternative to natural resources has been the versatile, ubiquitous and almost perpetual plastic. Invented in the late 19th century, plastic production began to accelerate in the 1950’s
Community Celebrates MLK Legacy in Concert
— from Sharon Abreu — Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz hosted a community concert celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of legendary folksinger Pete Seeger, as 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Seeger’s birth. Pete Seeger used his voice in support of
Step Onto the Dance Floor to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- A Valentine Dance will be held on Saturday, February 9, at the Odd Fellows Hall, starting at 7:30. We will be dancing to the Big Band Sounds of Orcatrazz. Admission is by donation with the money being
Chamber Music Festival Founders Set for Musicians-in-Residence Community Concerts
-- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival --E Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has hosted many Musicians-in-Residence over the last several years, but the power couple behind the festival hasn’t had time in their busy schedules for an Orcas Island residency until now. Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann and
Are Orca Dying Because of Pink Salmon?
Over the years, scientists have identified dams, pollution and vessel noise as causes of the troubling decline of the Pacific Northwest’s resident killer whales. Now, they may have found a new and more surprising culprit: pink salmon.
Americana Musician Coming to Orcas Grange
Saturday, February 2, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Liven up a dark winter's night with some award-winning songwriting and master storytelling. Americana musician Dan Weber is coming to the Orcas Island Grange on Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. Dan will be accompanied by Portland area
