Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Guest Opinion | Reading is a Critical Skill for Success in our Society
-- from Tom Owens -- If young students lag behind in reading skills, won’t they begin to see school as a struggle and a place of failure? This could well set their course in life for many years. There is something we can do to help break this cycle. Let’s
Learn About Tribal Canoe Journeys
Sunday, November 11, 3 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Carol Kulminski -- War Canoe Races, Eastsound WA 2002 The Orcas Island Historical Museums will present “Sacred Journeys,” an afternoon of film and information on tribal journeys by canoe. It features a presentation by Sharon Kinley, Director of
Local Author to Read from Memoir at Darvills
Thursday, November 15, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvills -- from Cere Demuth -- "The Way We Stay" chronicles Cere Demuth's life as a small town psychotherapist coping for 12 years with the pain, fear, and humiliation of her only son’s opiate addiction. Cere will read from her memoir at Darvills
Join in This Annual Community Day of Thanks
Thursday, November 22, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Odd Fellows request that those attending bring the
Unitarian Service Will Celebrate Armistice Day 100th Anniversary
Sunday, November 11, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us this Sunday, November 11 for a service celebrating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, led by Sharon Abreu and featuring music with the Orcas Peace Choir. Sharon writes: This Armistice Day, our goals are to:
Guest Opinion: Time to Deal With Our Waste
-- by Learner Limbach -- Notes and talking points above a sign made entirely of plastic collected on the island by Brook Meinhardt This past weekend I attended the event Talking Trash - Imagining the Future for Solid Waste on Orcas hosted by the Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services (ORS).
Fall in Love With Poetry at Orcas Library
Wednesday, November 7, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Join Poet Judith Adams and discover how poetry can enhance, change – and even save – our lives. Drawing on diverse poets, including the rich contribution of Washington State’s poets, poet and performer Judith Adams
The Votes Are In…
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- With a local voter turnout rate of 70.54%, San Juan County voters registered their preferences in county government races, along with State measures. Results at 8:30 p.m., as posted by the San Juan County Auditor are as follows: State Measures State Measures Initiative
Ferries to Honor Veterans With Moment of Silence
-- from Washington State Ferries -- At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, November 11, Washington State Ferries will observe two minutes of silence to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Following the moment of silence, all operating
Out With the Old at Orcas Landing
-- from Stephanie Conner for Public Works -- This week we see a visible difference down at the Orcas Landing Marine Facility construction site. Contractor, Mike Carlson Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) and crew have hauled out the existing rockery, the viewing area decking, and any other deteriorating structures that don’t belong.
It’s a Thanksgiving Potluck in Olga
Saturday, November 10, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come celebrate Thanksgiving with neighbors and friends at the Olga Community Center! This month’s Olga Potluck is Saturday, November 10. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at about 6:00. Please bring
Check Out These Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Explore New Zealand Bush at Garden Club Gathering
Wednesday, November 14, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik, PhD botanist and botanical artist, who will present a photo-illustrated talk on her botanical travels to New Zealand entitled A Yankee Botanist's Search
State Parks Announces Final Free Days for 2018
-- from Washington State Parks -- Recreation and outdoor enthusiasts have two more opportunities to visit Washington’s state parks for free in 2018. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access. The two free days are Sunday, November 11 and Friday, November 23.
Library Issues Call for 2019 Exhibit Artists
-- from Margaret Payne for Orcas Library -- In December 2017, the Orcas Island Public Library committed itself to support the visual arts on Orcas Island by inviting island artists to exhibit in the newly expanded library. The Library is pleased to report that during 2018, sixteen Orcas Island artists
Letter to Editor | So Many Thanks to So Many People
-- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- [metaslider id="63528"] Each year the Odd Fellows award two scholarships to community-minded seniors at the High School graduation. We fund those scholarships through our annual Halloween dance and a firewood raffle. None of this would be possible without the enormous support of
