Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Use Your Voice to Save the Whales
-- from the SeaDoc Society -- Southern Resident Killer Whales are severely endangered, and Governor Jay Inslee has put together a task force aimed at ensuring the survival of the species. As SeaDoc Science Director Joe Gaydos explains in this video, the next five days are a unique chance for
Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program Has Free Pre-school
-- from Ethna Flanagan (ECEAP Manager -- San Juan County Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a wonderful opportunity that provides valuable enrichment for 3- and 4-year-old children, at no cost to the families. Currently ECEAP has two full day slots open on Orcas Island and we are
Sacred Journeys at Seaview Theater
Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Sea View Theater -- from Carol Kulminski -- War Canoe Races, Eastsound WA 2002 We are pleased to announce “Sacred Journeys,” an evening of film and information on tribal journeys by canoe. It features a presentation by Sharon Kinley, Director
Editorial | An Overload of Ugly Hate
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- This week, violent, hateful stories poured in from across the country and the world as we all tried to cope with the hate, anger, and violence that is streaming across our screens. Bombs, mass killings, intended assassinations, targeted shootings, a murdered journalist --
Inslee Statement: We Need Leaders Who Speak Against Fear, Not Use It
-- from Jaime Smith for Governor Inslee -- “This is a difficult and anxious time for anyone in our nation who doesn’t look, love or worship like the majority. The attack in Pittsburgh yesterday was an attack on all Americans, as were the pipe bomb attacks on those who have
Household Hazardous Waste Pickup on Friday
Friday, November 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Transfer Station -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Reycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services and San Juan County Public Works will host a Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up at the Orcas Transfer Station on Friday November 2nd from 10 am to 2
Roger Sherman to Discuss Bach Numerology
Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Sunday, November 4, Roger Sherman will return to one of his favorite subjects and composers, Johann Sebastian Bach, in a lecture titled “Bach by the Numbers: Symbols and Puzzles.” This Orcas Currents event
Letter to Editor | Brandli’s Strength of Character Has My Vote
-- from Krista Mattox -- I am writing to endorse Steve Brandli for the position of District Court Judge. Having practiced law in San Juan County for more than 12 years, he is well known as an outstanding lawyer in our community. His knowledge of the law and judicial system
Learn Leadership Skills and Connect with Islanders in Leadership San Juan Islands
-- from Shannon Borg for Leadership San Juan Islands -- If you want to strengthen your leadership skills, gain a deeper understanding of issues affecting the San Juan Islands, and connect with citizens on all islands, consider Leadership San Juan Islands, a countywide tuition-based program designed to educate and motivate
Apply Now to Become a WSU Master Gardener
-- from Caitlin Blethen for Master Gardeners -- Love to problem solve? Interested in gardening, plants and/or insects? Looking for a fun way to get involved? Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees receive over 60 hours of training,
Whale Museum Will Host Day of Dead Remembrance
Friday, November 2, 3 - 4 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Please join The Whale Museum (TWM) on Friday, November 2, from 3 to 4 pm as TWM honors the lives and commemorates the deaths of passed Southern Resident orcas, Scarlet (J-50);
Letter to Editor | Ranker Supports Jewett for District Court Judge
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- Here in San Juan County, we have an opportunity to have a District Court Judge who truly represents and respects all members of our island communities while being the just and fair judge we need. If you have not already, please join me in
Schedule a Healing Arts Center Session
-- from Keely Scott for Healing Arts Center -- The Healing Arts Center (HAC) Fair is coming up on the weekend of November 10-11, 2018. This fair represents the Center’s outreach to the Orcas Island community; all are invited to sample the many offerings of their practitioners, at greatly discounted
Fall 2018 Clay Café Coming Soon
Sunday, November 4, 2 - 5 p.m., Orcas High School Art Room -- from Geri Turnoy -- Come one, come all…to the Clay Café…on Sunday, November 4, from 2-5pm in the High School Art Room. Choose from a wide variety of bisque ware (plates, bowls, mugs, vases, teapots, piggy banks,
Letter to Editor | How Does Any of This Make Us a Better Country?
-- from Velma Doty -- America the Beautiful: I am grateful to be part of this country. It is hard to fathom those who do not and do everything in their power to destroy what we have in this country. By stupid actions of violence / protests / flag burning
Letter to Editor | Gaylord Consistently Delivers
-- from Nate Rogers -- Here’s what I’ve observed in the race for County Prosecutor: Experience: an oft-touted word by politicians - and for good reasons really. In Randy Gaylord we have an elected prosecutor with 30+ years of distinguished experience as a WA attorney, 24 as prosecutor. His many
