Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Get your seat at the table in upcoming OWC fall meeting
Sunday, September 22, 1 - 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Wolf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The Orcas Women's Coalition Fall Quarterly meeting will happen this Sunday September 22 at 1 - 3 p.m. in the Fire Hall in Eastsound. Come sit at the table to talk
League of Women Voters schedules candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans has been providing non-partisan voter forums for over 20 years. We cordially invite you to participate in our October general election forums. This year, the forums on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands will include the Legislative District 40 State Senate
Larsen shepherds Puget Sound recovery bill to House floor
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts. Larsen spoke in support of the bill during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Full Committee
Ikebana show coming to Orcas Library
Saturday - Sunday, September 28 - 29, Orcas Library -- from Joan Stamm -- The Saga Goryu School of Ikebana will present their annual flower show in the small conference room at Orcas Library on Saturday, September 28 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, September 29 (12 to 3 p.m.).
Letter to Editor | Huge thanks to Island Market
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Island Market just presented the district with a check for $5000 for school supplies! Orcas Island School District would like to say a HUGE "Thank you" to Island Market for working with our community in raising these funds for our island students. It
State Book Awards finalist will speak about her new memoir
Friday, September 27, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will host Kristin Jarvis Adams, a 2018 Washington State Book Awards finalist for her memoir The Chicken Who Saved Us, on Friday September 27 at 6 p.m. in the Graves Reading Area. Kristin’s
Whale of a Show is a tradition of talent and triumphant joy
Friday - Saturday, October 4 - 5, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Just before 6:30 p.m. on October 4 and 5, there will be a flurry of activity behind the thick red velvet curtain on Center Stage at Orcas Center. Children will be
Rep. Larsen will host veterans forum in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion Post Northwest Washington veterans are invited to participate 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 Orcas Center art exhibit will highlight cinema memorabilia
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- The art exhibit at Orcas Center for the month of October will follow the theme of the FILM FESTIVAL. The lobby will be filled with pieces of cinema memorabilia, vintage movie posters, etc. The Visual Arts Committee is seeking art to fill the Madrona Room. All local
Annual Oyster Run (motorcycle rally) will affect ferry volumes this weekend
Sunday, September 22 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 22 in Anacortes. Travelers can expect large volumes of motorcycles and potential loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to make reservations to ensure
Islands’ Oil Spill Association looking for skilled volunteers
-- from Islands' Oil Spill Association -- As part of an ongoing revitalization effort, the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is looking for a small number of community minded islanders to get involved in protecting the islands from the impacts of oil spills. Over 2019, a large group of IOSA
Singer / Songwriter Alice DiMicele coming to play at Orcas Island Grange
Friday September 27, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Sue DuMond -- Oregon based Alice DiMicele is bringing her groove folk and acoustic soul to the Orcas Island Grange on Friday September 27, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (suggested donation at the door), $5 (14 and under). DiMicele will also be
Inslee response to Global Climate Strike walkout
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to the Global Climate Strike that will take place Friday, September 20 when a number of students are expected to miss school. “I encourage educators to embrace Friday’s Global Climate Strike as part of a strong civic education for
Fire District calls special meeting next week
Tuesday, September 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kimberley Kimple, Fire District Secretary -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction Additions or Modifications
Orcas students will join nationwide strike for the climate
Friday, September 20, 12:15 p.m., Village Green -- by Lin McNulty, Editor -- Orcas High School students will join students across the U.S. in striking for the climate on Friday afternoon. The intense national movement is the result of increasing youth awareness that our climate is in real danger and
Kruse Reviews | The Only Plane in the Sky
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- Garrett M. Graff, a journalist and historian, has just published what is the must-read account of 9/11/01, The Only Plane in the Sky. Published one day before September 11 of 2019, it is an oral history of that momentous and horrendous day 18
