Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Health District 2019 Budget and Levy: Done!
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The public hearings on the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) 2019 budget and levy concluded on Tuesday with hardly any comments, other than those from several people expressing congratulations to the commissioners for a job well done. The approved version of
Islanders Will Gather in Protest Tonight
Thursday, November 8, 5 p.m., North Beach Road & Main Street -- from Cindy Wolf -- Indivisible's Pre-planned nationwide protests in support of the Special Investigation have been triggered. In concert with the Nationwide Indivisible Action, gather with all our politically active citizens at 5pm at North Beach and Main.
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, November 14, 4 - 5 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Kevin White -- The Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 14, in the Deer Harbor Fire Station from 4 - 5 p.m. Agenda is as follows: Chair: Call to Order, establish a quorum,
Olga Symphony Returns in Concert for 20th Year
Friday - Saturday, November 23 - 24, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Anita Orne for Olga Symphony -- Join Melinda, Gordon, JP, and Anita as they once again bring us a romping rollicking good musical time. The Olga Symphony, More or Less, returns to Orcas Center on November 23
La Cage Aux Folles Kicks Off Orcas Center Season
Opening November 8 at Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Kicking off Orcas Center’s 2018-2019 season on Main Stage is a limited run of La Cage aux Folles, the only Broadway musical to win the Tony for best revival twice. As a precursor to the hit
Hughes and Shook Give Progress Reports on County Government
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Nov. 1 heard reports from County Council member Rick Hughes and Community Development Manager Erika Shook, as well as the
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.
