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
Susan Slapin’s work is on display at Library for September
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is September’s Visual Art exhibit at Orcas Island Public Library. Slapin’s work runs a broad spectrum: abstract acrylic colorfield paintings and delicate colorful textured pastels are featured.All about sense of place, nature, color, texture, sometimes dreamlike, nuance of medium. The sensory realm plays a large
Community Church invites you to ‘Church in the Park’
Sunday, September 8, 11 a.m., Camp Moran -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to “Church in the Park” on September 8 at Camp Moran in Moran State Park. There will be an outdoor worship service starting at 11 a.m. In
West Beach culvert replacement project kicks off this week
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The West Beach Culvert Replacement project will be kicking off on Tuesday, September 3. There will be no road closures or changes to traffic circulation over Labor Day Weekend. This project provides for the improvement of 340-feet of West
Tomorrow it’s Orcas Rising: Concert at the Village Green
Sunday, September 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Rising -- Mark the end of the summer season with an assortment of local talent tomorrow at the Village Green. Bring a picnic blanket, a chair, dinner, and enjoy local talented musicians and plenty of
EPRC to meet on Thursday
Thursday, September 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Erika Shook for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet on Thursday, September 5, from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:05
Orcasional Musings | Early ferries? From where, to where, with what?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| If you want to visit an island, you have to take a ferry. So it all hinges on where you can get on, whether it goes to where you want to get off, and what it's able to carry. In the 1850s and
Sheriff’s Report | August 21 – 27, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 21, 201919-007026 Vagrancy 05:35:10 08/21/19 An unwanted person was found in the Friday Harbor Post Office. They were later trespassed from there. 19-007027 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 05:54:06 08/21/19 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint of a suspicious person
SJIMA welcomes new board member
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into the museum about five years ago she was “amazed and thrilled at the sight of
Orcas Center ‘Role-Out!’ previews upcoming season
Sunday, September 8, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center’s Season “Role-Out” is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming shows for the season, scheduled classes, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer possibilities. The 2019-2020 season is jam-packed with 15 Orcas Center productions, 24 On-Screen
League of Women Voters hosting health care forum
Monday, September 9, 12 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Haley Day for League of Women Voters -- The next League of Women Voters of the San Juans meeting will offer islanders a fresh look at what to expect as health care options change. The event titled
Orcas Fire and Rescue to dedicate 9/11 memorial
Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- The smoldering remains of the World Trade Center lie at the center of what would soon be dubbed ground zero.PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX FUCHS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will hold
Climbing PoeTree comes to Orcas Center in Imagine Festival prequel event
Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 p.m., Center Stage -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- In conjunction with Imagine Arts and Music Festival, Orcas Center is pleased to present Climbing PoeTree on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. on Center Stage. Climbing PoeTree is the combined force of award-winning performance
Free paddle board safety workshop on Sunday
Sunday, September 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Kaj Dawg Farm -- from Debra O’Conner -- With the community’s greater awareness of paddle board safety issues, a local paddling group is offering an opportunity to observe and participate in paddle board safety and rescues practice on Sunday Sept. 1 from 1-4
Six-month balance class to begin at Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Center -- Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 months, starting October 15, 5 - 6 p.m., Senior Center The Orcas Senior Center is excited to present Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance(r) (TJQMBB), developed by Dr. Fuzhong Li, Ph.D. These TJQMBB, or Balance Classes,
Special School Board meeting called for tomorrow
Friday, August 30, 12 p.m., School District Office -- from Orcas Island School District -- The agenda outlined below is the impetus for a special School Board meeting. 12 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING - District Office Approve 2019 - 2021 CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) with the PSE
Orcas Center’s September art show features Marcia Spees
Friday, September 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Can’t wait to see where Marcia’s creative talent has taken her now? Don’t miss her exhibit at Orcas Center throughout the month of September.Orcas artist Marcia Spees is known for her exquisite, realistic watercolors but for the
