August 2011 - theOrcasonian.com

Children’s House Makes Changes, Looking Ahead to Next 40 Years

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-31T09:18:15-07:00August 31st, 2011|Comments Off

Walk Judd Cove Preserve with Land Bank Stewards

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-28T22:03:00-07:00August 31st, 2011|Comments Off

T’ai Chi Chih Classes on Mondays Start Sept. 12

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-28T22:02:18-07:00August 31st, 2011|Comments Off

Land Bank Opens Historic Driggs Park in Friday Harbor

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-29T21:37:09-07:00August 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-28T06:58:55-07:00August 30th, 2011|Comments Off

Chair Yoga Returns to the Senior Center

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-29T21:12:19-07:00August 29th, 2011|Comments Off

‘Tis the Last Week of Summer: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-30T15:30:46-07:00August 29th, 2011|Comments Off

Auditor Seeks Writers for Argument Against School Board Levy Measure

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-29T17:18:57-07:00August 29th, 2011|Comments Off

The Orcas Island Garden Club Is Growing

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-29T11:35:02-07:00August 29th, 2011|Comments Off

‘By Request,’ Short Works from Local Playwrights Opens Friday

By Community|2020-11-09T15:03:30-08:00August 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon This Weekend

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-28T21:34:09-07:00August 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Small Business Fair to be Held September 24

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T20:59:55-07:00August 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Explore the Geology of Sucia Island with SJ Nature Institute

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-28T07:00:21-07:00August 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-29T17:58:19-07:00August 28th, 2011|Comments Off

Thanks for the Beautiful Plums, Barbara!

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-27T20:34:05-07:00August 27th, 2011|4 Comments

Ali Marcus Performs Live at Doe Bay

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T20:07:14-07:00August 27th, 2011|Comments Off

Park & Rec – School Board Meet on Buck Park Properties

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-27T09:19:51-07:00August 27th, 2011|1 Comment

Ferry fares to go up in October and May

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-26T12:36:08-07:00August 26th, 2011|2 Comments

The Weekend’s Full of Sun and Fun

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-26T09:20:46-07:00August 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lectures Seeks Associates

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-26T00:07:56-07:00August 26th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for Meadows Family Benefit

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-25T22:17:34-07:00August 25th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Fund Helps Community Foundation

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T20:35:09-07:00August 25th, 2011|1 Comment

Guest Opinion: The Tank’s History as Social Media

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-25T12:50:32-07:00August 25th, 2011|1 Comment

Shane Watson Instructs in 10-week Life Drawing Class

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-25T09:50:56-07:00August 25th, 2011|Comments Off

“Rock on the Rock Singers” To Start New Series

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-25T12:52:49-07:00August 25th, 2011|Comments Off

Canvass Board Dismisses Severson Challenge

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-24T13:33:17-07:00August 24th, 2011|5 Comments

Collage by Mary Jane Elgin at Artworks

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-24T12:34:50-07:00August 24th, 2011|Comments Off

Abreu Helps Friends: In Concert Today at Noon

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-24T09:14:43-07:00August 24th, 2011|Comments Off

Park & Rec to Meet with School Board about Buck Park Transfer

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T20:25:44-07:00August 23rd, 2011|Comments Off

Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal Gets Federal Highway Funds

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T20:15:37-07:00August 23rd, 2011|Comments Off

Work Together at United Way’s “Day of Caring” Sept. 10

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-25T12:01:46-07:00August 23rd, 2011|1 Comment

San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T10:28:24-07:00August 23rd, 2011|1 Comment

Nautilus Book Awards Seeks Reviewers

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-22T21:46:14-07:00August 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Report from the Fair: Orcas Kids Win Many Awards the Last Day

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-22T21:11:19-07:00August 22nd, 2011|1 Comment

Author of LIttle Women Letters Coming to Darvill’s Aug. 31

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T17:31:53-07:00August 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

English as a Second Language Free Course Begins

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T10:34:05-07:00August 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Chamber Music Fest and More This Week on Orcas Island

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-23T19:57:08-07:00August 22nd, 2011|Comments Off

Chili Cook-Off Features Local Celebrity Chefs

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T10:25:46-07:00August 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Shark Reef Literary Magazine Deadline Approaches

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T10:01:14-07:00August 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Quick Start Tennis Train-the-Trainer Class Sept. 7

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T09:48:40-07:00August 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Fundraiser at the Odd Fellows for Morgan Meadows Tomorrow

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-21T08:13:31-07:00August 21st, 2011|Comments Off

Free Orcas Artists Studio Tours This Weekend

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-20T08:29:36-07:00August 20th, 2011|Comments Off

Local Playwrights to Present New Works in September

By Community|2020-11-09T15:03:31-08:00August 19th, 2011|Comments Off

Report from the Fair: Still Life and Whirling Rides

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-19T21:43:53-07:00August 19th, 2011|Comments Off

Monique Gincig Remembered 1939 – 2011

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-19T12:59:53-07:00August 19th, 2011|20 Comments

County Fair Recycling Report: Fairgoers Talk Trash

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T18:54:24-07:00August 18th, 2011|1 Comment

Orcas Ferry Advisory Committee Member Sought

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T18:38:57-07:00August 18th, 2011|Comments Off

Dog Daze Annual Celebration Includes Games, Demos and Pix

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T18:19:15-07:00August 18th, 2011|Comments Off

Learn How to Save Seeds at Food Masters Workshop

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T18:04:50-07:00August 18th, 2011|Comments Off

Report from the Fair: Orcas Wins in Little Critter, Livestock & Equestrian Competition

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T06:14:01-07:00August 18th, 2011|8 Comments

Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Hires Interim Coordinator

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-18T18:26:16-07:00August 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Fire District Considers Taking On County-Wide Administrative Duties

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-17T20:33:03-07:00August 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Tonight’s Chamber Music Concert: Beethoven’s “Archduke,” Barber/Arnold’s “Dover Beach”

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-17T12:55:16-07:00August 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Report from the Fair: Racing, Judging, Decorating!

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-17T08:50:09-07:00August 17th, 2011|6 Comments

Orcas Montessori Hosts Open House on August 20

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-17T06:28:51-07:00August 17th, 2011|Comments Off

Got Fruit Flies? Need a Good Trap?

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-16T20:35:17-07:00August 16th, 2011|Comments Off

See “People” at Orcas Island Camera Club Photography Show

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-16T20:11:24-07:00August 16th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: A Grand Day for the Library Fair

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-17T12:27:22-07:00August 16th, 2011|1 Comment

Fifth Season Harvest Summer Bounty for Winter Meals

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-15T19:05:00-07:00August 15th, 2011|1 Comment

Come to Deer Harbor for a Taste of South America!

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-15T18:34:00-07:00August 15th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Montessori Hosts Open House on August 20

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-15T18:16:20-07:00August 15th, 2011|Comments Off

Doe Bay Fest a Music-Lovers Success

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-15T16:36:55-07:00August 15th, 2011|1 Comment

School Board Votes to Go For Levy in November

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-14T21:20:09-07:00August 14th, 2011|Comments Off

Children’s House Hosts VIP Soiree and Inaugural “Bawl”

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-14T15:13:18-07:00August 14th, 2011|Comments Off

Council Meets for CAO Review Before Regular Meeting on Tuesday

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-14T14:48:42-07:00August 14th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Column: Report from Uncle Harry

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-14T14:28:44-07:00August 14th, 2011|1 Comment

Letter to the Editor: Islands Fall Farm Festival Seeks Sponsors

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-12T13:38:01-07:00August 12th, 2011|Comments Off

Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-12T13:08:58-07:00August 12th, 2011|3 Comments

Spirit Eagle to Sign “Contact Has Begun” at Library Fair

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-12T12:59:06-07:00August 12th, 2011|Comments Off

4-H Fur ‘n Feathers Serves Dinner to Seniors

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-12T12:59:39-07:00August 12th, 2011|Comments Off

Rachel Buchman Narrates Children’s “Music Party” of Poetry, Art & Music

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-15T14:15:01-07:00August 12th, 2011|Comments Off

Land Bank Petition Validated for November Ballot

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-11T13:36:51-07:00August 12th, 2011|1 Comment

A Leap of Grace: Fundraiser to Save a Home and a Local Family

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-10T16:01:54-07:00August 11th, 2011|Comments Off

House Moves to OPAL with Henigson Donation

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-11T13:35:04-07:00August 11th, 2011|Comments Off

Severson’s Eligibility for Charter Review Commissioner Challenged

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-11T13:12:04-07:00August 11th, 2011|Comments Off

Sun, Books, Fun, Food, and Quilt = Orcas Library Fair

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-10T16:08:20-07:00August 11th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Column: Making the San Juans an Arts Destination!

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-10T11:21:46-07:00August 11th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Orcas Gala a Spirited, Scrumptious Success

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T22:15:18-07:00August 10th, 2011|Comments Off

Art Auction an Afternoon Highlight at the Library Fair

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T22:25:18-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Fire Danger Throughout San Juan County Increases From “Low” to “Moderate”

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T21:44:08-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Orcas Storybird Tells Tales After Music in the Park

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T21:49:33-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Special Council Meeting to Discuss Critical Area Ordinance Aug. 16

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-10T15:13:24-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Cancer Support Group to Meet this Thursday

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T21:51:59-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

Create Peace by Living Peace with Arun Gandhi

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T15:59:02-07:00August 9th, 2011|2 Comments

Chamber Music Festival Previewed Tonight on Radio

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T12:12:02-07:00August 9th, 2011|Comments Off

20th Annual Wildlife 100 Tour of the San Juans Benefits Orcas Rec

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-08T15:03:43-07:00August 8th, 2011|Comments Off

Traffic Advisory for House Move from Deer Harbor to Eastsound

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-08T15:04:13-07:00August 8th, 2011|Comments Off

New Week, New Things To Do

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T19:17:40-07:00August 7th, 2011|Comments Off

Islanders Can Make Peace Island Medical Center Their Own

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-08T18:20:51-07:00August 7th, 2011|Comments Off

Volunteers Still Needed for Chamber Music Festival

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-09T13:20:36-07:00August 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Thor Hanson to Read from Feathers at Darvill’s

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-05T12:13:19-07:00August 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Family Artist’s Work Displayed at Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-06T09:35:30-07:00August 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Guest Opinion: Land Use and Traffic Safety Should Rank Higher than Confiscating Signs

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-06T08:39:57-07:00August 6th, 2011|5 Comments

4-H Club Looks to County Fair Auction on Aug. 20

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-06T08:29:16-07:00August 6th, 2011|Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Historical Museum in Urgent Need of Help

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-05T12:22:05-07:00August 5th, 2011|1 Comment

Letter to the Editor: Thank you Inter-tribal Canoe Journey Volunteers!

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-05T11:32:12-07:00August 5th, 2011|Comments Off

You Can Be Busy as a Bee this Summer Weekend

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-05T11:41:12-07:00August 5th, 2011|Comments Off

Live Music is Alive, and Good, on Orcas Island

By Community|2020-11-09T15:03:31-08:00August 3rd, 2011|Comments Off

Funhouse Hosts Eco-Fest This Saturday

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-03T12:34:45-07:00August 3rd, 2011|1 Comment

“Fifth Season” Needs Some Willing Hands

By Lin McNulty|2011-08-03T12:22:49-07:00August 3rd, 2011|Comments Off