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
Book Review | The difficult, arduous process of ending a presidency
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment by Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz (Basic Books, May 2018) has been on the market for just over a year, yet its historical perspective becomes more impactful with each passing tweet. As challenging as it
Hey, buddy, can you spare a dollar for Senior Center?
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit thanks Doe Bay Thursday Night Open Mic Night for the donation of $250. One dollar from each entree served during the show went to benefit Orcas Senior Center. Colorful and unique table tents for the event were created in
Run or walk to support Funhouse in annual 5K July 4th run
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- Runners and walkers, please join us for the 8th Annual Funhouse 4th of July 5K. The race starts promptly at 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 4. Our loop route includes the Crescent Beach Trail, and starts and finishes
Hundreds of fender benders aboard ferries attributed to just this one cause
-- from Seattle PI -- In a matter of just one year there have been hundreds of minor accidents aboard Washington State Ferries. The agency says there is one thing to blame. “Everybody is doing it,” said Ron Scott, a deck hand for WSF. “Everybody is on their phones.” All
Master Gardeners will again be on hand to diagnose plant problems
Saturday, June 15, Farmers Market & Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for San Juan Master Gardeners -- This is just a reminder to all gardeners with plant problems that the San Juan Master Gardeners will be at the Farmer’s Market this
Grab a tune, bring a friend to Open Mic at the Grange
Monday, June 17, 7 - 9 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- It's that time again! Bring a friend and a song or two to share at the Orcas Grange Open Mic, this Monday, June 17 from 7-9 p.m. (sign-ups at 6:45). $5 suggested donation at the door.
New book from Dr. John Geyman explores Trumpcare fiasco
-- from Emily Geyman -- Dr. Geyman has been writing about U.S. health care policy and reform since 2002. This book describes the health care situation in our country and the current proposals in Congress. He offers evidence based information which supports Medicare For All as the only sustainable way
Orcas Historical Museum Cedar exhibit reception this Thursday
Reception: Thursday, June 13, 4-6 p.m. -- from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Historical Museum -- Cedar has been a “Tree of Life,” providing material for many uses. Humans have approached the cedar tree with respect, skill, and knowledge. This year’s featured exhibit at the Historical Museum is titled: Cedar. It
Canada passes bill outlawing captivity of dolphins, whales, porpoises
-- from Washington Post -- Canada has banned the practice of keeping dolphins, whales and porpoises in captivity after a long-fought-for piece of legislation passed resoundingly Monday. The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, which Canadian media nicknamed the “Free Willy” bill, outlaws captivity, breeding, trade, possession and capture of
Larsen votes in favor of contempt for Barr, McGahn
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting to hold Attorney General Barr and former White House Counsel McGahn in contempt of Congress. The resolution also authorizes House Committees that have issued subpoenas as part of their oversight and investigation responsibilities
Community Band prepares for annual spring concert
Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Just like the birds in spring tweet sweet melodies, the Orcas Island Community Band is sure to leave you humming and whistling in their upcoming annual spring concert this Thursday night, June 13 at 7 p.m. at
Meet Senatorial candidate Carrie Blackwood on the Village Green
Friday, June 14, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Village Green -- from Cindy Wolf -- Carrie Blackwood is coming to meet Orcas Island on the afternoon of Friday June 14. She will be here to have lunch at the Senior Center and do some doorbelling, then she will meet and greet on the
Girls volleyball camp is fast approaching; Register now
-- from Orcas Park and Rec -- HS All-Skills Volleyball Camp w/ Rachel Wilson: From a beginner to a more experienced player, this camp provides the highest level of position training while focusing on skill development. This camp provides the opportunity for athletes to compete and raise their all-over skill
Orcas Island Community Church adds a second service
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Community Church now has two services on Sunday mornings. At 9:00 a.m., there is a service that is "more contemporary" and led by our worship band. At 10:45 a.m., there is a service that is "more traditional" featuring classic hymns of the faith. The sermon will be the same for both
Genealogy Club continues to add branches to islanders’ family trees
Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club will meet for the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30-12:30 in the Community Room of the Orcas Island Library. “Let’s Work…Many Hands
Salish Sea Festival to give final performance for 2019
Saturday, June 22, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- In the eighth and final Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance on Orcas Island in 2019, harpsichordist Jonathan Oddie, violist and violinist Stephen Creswell, baroque cellist Caroline Nicolas and one-key baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan perform quartets stretching
