Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Join the Chorus at ‘100 Musicians! 1 Great Cause!’ Benefit Concert for School Music
Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m., Orcas High School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- “Whatever language people speak, they understand you when you play music.” - Moose Kinsey, Middle School Strings “Music brings a lot of joy.” - Phaedra Osborn, High School Band “I like the
A-OK Garage Sale Extends Take-in Days
-- from Jane Heisinger for Art for Orcas Kids -- Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) will be holding its Second Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 16, in the public school cafeteria. A*OK has been able to extend our in-take days to Wednesday, March 6 and Friday, March 8. Also,
SAFE San Juans is Co-op Community Hero for March
-- from Luann Pamatian for SAFE San Juans -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program is upon us! All March shoppers at the Co-op will have an opportunity to support SAFE San Juans through Register Round Up, and on 3 % Thursday which is March 21st Orcas Food Co-op’s Community
Musician Will Perform on Grange Stage and Shaw Island in San Juans Debut
Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- For the very first time, Internationally acclaimed pianist Radoslav Lorkovic (www.radoslavlorkovic.com) will be performing in the San Juans. Rad has toured with Odetta, Greg Brown, Jimmy LeFave, Ronny Cox, Ellis Paul, and Shawn Mullins (to name a few). Prepare
Grants Available to Conserve Working Farms, Forests and to Build Boating Amenities
-- from State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The state Recreation and Conservation Office is accepting grant applications now in three different programs: 1) to conserve working farms; 2) to conserve working forests; and 3) to build facilities for large boats. “As Washington’s population continues to grow, the pressure increases
Add To Your Personal Library at Upcoming Book Sale
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Dave Kosiur for Orcas Island Library -- Rake in some great book bargains at the Friends of the Orcas Island Public Library Winter Book Sale, March 9 at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria, 557 School Rd., Eastsound. The
Orcas Road Improvements Project to Begin in March
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Public Works is pleased to announce that Razz Construction has been awarded the contract for construction of the Orcas Road Improvements Project, and KBA will provide inspection services. Construction is slated to begin in mid to
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds Topic: The Study of the Circle
Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Bradford Hanson-Smith will lecture on the use of paper folding to understand mathematical function on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Paper folding demonstrates that the circle reveals principles
Book Review: We Will Win the Day
-- a book review by David Turnoy -- Having been a sports fan throughout my life, I never before fully realized the connection between sports and the Civil Rights Movement. That has been changed due to my reading of the newly released We Will Win the Day: The Civil Rights Movement,
Washington State Ferries recognizes Tillikum’s 60 years in service
-- by Ian Sterling, Washington State Ferries' communications -- The word Tillikum means “friends and relatives” in Chinook dialect, and on Wednesday, Feb. 27, friends of the ferry Tillikum, including crew, engineers and maintenance workers, unveiled commemorative emblems to recognize the ferry’s 60 years in service. Washington State Ferries Assistant
Port Commission Will Meet in Executive Session
Thursday, February 28, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The commission will meet in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment AND to review the performance of a public employee for a time not to exceed ___ minutes
Health Care District Negotiations with UW Make Slow Progress
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Negotiations on the contract between the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) and UW Neighborhood Clinics (UW) remain slow as a result of delays (thank you snow!), lack of clarity about specifics, and ongoing issues. At their Feb. 20 meeting, the OIHCD
Big Weekend Planned by Whale Museum: Gear Up Workshop, Hazwoper Training
“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on March 15, 2019 and a 2-Day (24 hour) Hazwoper Training on March 16 and 17, 2019 -- from The Whale Museum -- You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special events in March: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists
When Newspapers Close, the Cost of Government Goes Up
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how local news outlets shutting down impacts cities' and counties' finances. -- from Governing.com -- Mass layoffs and downsizing have decimated many newsrooms over the last two decades as the way people access their news has changed in the internet era. But new research shows that the
Orcas School Board Will Convene on Thursday
Thursday, February 28, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School District will convene in a regular meeting on Thursday, February 28, 5 p.m. in the School Library to address the following agenda items: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Members of the community, parents, staff, administrators
Lecture Series: Garry Oak Prairie, a Unique Habitat
-- from Katherine Dietzman -- What are Garry Oaks and how do Garry Oak habitats support the ecology of the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest? Join experts from San Juan Island and beyond March 8,15, 22 and 29 at the San Juan Island Grange to learn about the
