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
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
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee sets agenda for upcoming meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin -- The Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee (DHPRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 12, 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Fire Station. Chair: Call to Order, establish a quorum, approval of the minutes
Time for summer family fun, exploring Salish Sea life at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- For families of all ages-join the fun. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art‘s (SJIMA) Summer Family Art Days begin Saturday June 29th, from noon to 4 p.m., in the orchard adjacent to the museum at 540 Spring
Orcas has its first professional cuddler
-- from Virginia Erhardt -- Our bodies are the homes of our spirits and souls. The potential for them to be havens and homecoming is always here in each moment when we choose to relate well with ourselves. Cuddlist is a company that trains people to become practitioners of therapeutic
SING FEST! just became a new quarterly event at Orcas Center
Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Deborah Sparks for Orcas Center -- SING FEST! is coming to Orcas Island on Sunday, June 30 at 5 p.m. in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. The brainchild of Anji Ringzin, adults and tweens are invited to join in this
This week’s school construction update
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- This week's update on school construction currently underway gives us a view of additional parking and traffic revisions underway.
First stretch of Orcas Road is now chipsealed
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- With more than half a mile of the new Orcas Road now chip sealed, we are getting a number of questions about the site: Q: Why is the chip seal section so wide?A: The 11 ft wide travel lanes
