Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
It’s off to the races in West Sound for Martin 242 North American Championship
Friday - Sunday, June 28 – 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Sound -- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Martin 242 North American Championship races will take place in West Sound on June 28 – 30 where 27 boats are expected to race to great fanfare
See what ferry riders are croaking about in latest WSF survey results
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Did you know that there are frogs that chirp? Others can whistle, croak, ribbit, peep, cluck, bark, and grunt. The same may be said about responses to the most recent Washington State Ferries (WSF) Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG). The FROG survey polled riders
Field Day to kick off special Community Foundation GiveOrcas campaign
Saturday, June 29, Noon - 4 p.m., April's Grove -- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- Starting with a Field Day on June 29, the Orcas Island Community Foundation will be hosting a special online GiveOrcas campaign to benefit OPAL’s April’s Grove project of 45 new affordable rental townhomes. OICF
Fire danger status upgraded to Moderate
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Fire Danger Rating has been upgraded to MODERATE within San Juan County. Campfires remain allowed. All other burning is closed for the season. Campfires must be monitored at all times and a charged hose or buckets of water must be on hand to
Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline is a go. What’s that mean for WA?
The project will dramatically increase tanker traffic in the Salish Sea, and with it the risk of a major spill. -- from Crosscut.com -- An aerial view of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain marine terminal, in Burnaby, B.C. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) The international border that runs through Boundary
Ocean night at Sea View: Beneath the Salish Sea film
Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, June 26, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an underwater odyssey through the Salish Sea, from the Puget Sound and Hood Canal through the San Juan Islands and beyond. A
Inslee statement on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's office -- Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the Canadian government’s announced approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. "The Canadian government’s decision today to approve the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is alarming and deeply disappointing. The costs to our environment and communities
Orcas Elementary celebrates volunteers
-- from Lorena Stankevich for Orcas Elementary -- On Friday, June 14, Orcas Island Elementary School spent the morning recognizing its volunteers in a variety of ways. We want to say thank you to all of the parents and community members who support our school and the work we do.
Community Church to host public lecture on Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Saturday, June 22, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Community Church -- On Saturday, June 22, at 4 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church will present a public lecture entitled “The Life and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.” This lecture will be given by Rev. Dr. Bryan
Survey says … Fair Feud needs your help
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Fair planning is underway, and we would like your help by answering these important questions to our Fair Feud survey. During Fair week, you can watch local teams battle it out in the semi-final rounds on the Community Stage at 5:30
Orcas Center in search of front-of-the house volunteers
-- from Orcas Center -- Orcas Center's front-of-the-house team is known for making the theatre a welcoming place for all visitors. We are currently in need of additional front-of-the-house staff: House Managers, Ushers, Box-Office, and Bartenders (preferably licensed). Training is provided. You'll not only be able to see events at
Letter to Editor | When you feel the sanctity of your home being violated
-- from Mindy Kayl -- How do you protect your own sanctity at home on Orcas Island? Mindy Kayl will address the county council on Tuesday June 18th at the Eastsound Fire Hall. She will read a prepared statement during the public comment period, currently on the agenda at 10
Celebrate last day of school with medicine wheel ceremony
Wednesday, June 19, 1:15 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Labyrinth — from Lili Hein — The last day of school is Wednesday, June 19 noon dismissal! Let's celebrate freedom with the children and the nearing of summer solstice with a medicine wheel at the Labyrinth at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. A local scholar
A film that fights for the future of fish
Monday, June 24, 6-9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Frances C. Robertson, PhD., County Marine Resources Committee -- The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee announces the screening of Artifishal, a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. The
A poem for the spirit
-- posted by request -- For Calling the Spirit Back from Wandering the Earth in Its Human Feetby Joy Harjo Put down that bag of potato chips, that white bread, that bottle of pop.Turn off that cellphone, computer, and remote control.Open the door, then close it behind you.Take a
Step into other worlds at 2019 Orcas garden tour
Saturday/Sunday, June 29 - 30, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- Each garden begins life as a vision in the mind of its gardener. Soil, sun, shade, insects, exposure, hardiness and moisture become that garden’s language. Each new plant tells its
