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“Music Matters” Message Approved for License Plates

Lin McNulty2011-04-10T21:52:28-07:00April 10th, 2011|

By Marilyn Anderson Last month, a petition was circulated during and after the Music Advocacy Group Concert in support of a bill to create a "Music Matters" special license plate. The income from fees for

Be Part of the Solution Against Sexual Assault

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T17:11:07-07:00April 10th, 2011|

Community Meetings April 13 and 14 in Friday Harbor From the San Juan County Prosecutor's Office The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. The San Juan County Prosecutor’s Office and Domestic Violence Sexual

BullWings Survey: Should the School Board Take the Money?

Lin McNulty2011-04-11T20:38:19-07:00April 10th, 2011|

(Editor's Note: the question before the school board on[intlink id="11887" type="post"]matching grant funds[/intlink] has been placed before BullWings:Orcas Issues readers at the top of the website from April 1 to April 10. Please consider "voting"

Turn Mourning into Dancing at KindlingsFest July 27-30

Lin McNulty2011-04-09T18:18:58-07:00April 10th, 2011|

"Come unto me all ye that are weary and I will give you rest!” Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church says, “This summer’s KindlingsFest will provide rest for your souls and food

Orcas LGBT Fund Begins New Grant Cycle

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T21:22:18-07:00April 9th, 2011|

The Orcas LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Fund announces that their 2011 grants cycle is underway. The fund currently has over $25,000 available for grants that are compatible with the fund’s mission.That mission is

Upcoming Classes at the Public Library

Lin McNulty2011-04-09T18:20:31-07:00April 9th, 2011|

Now is the time to hurry down to the Library to take advantage of a number of interesting learning opportunities that are coming up in April and May. English Language Classes will be offered on

Orcas Island Grange in 1931: Jane Barfoot-Hodde Was There!

Lin McNulty2011-04-09T17:47:03-07:00April 9th, 2011|

April 16 Ceremony on San Juan Island to Honor Pioneer in Person By Tom Welch Jane Barfoot-Hodde joined the Washington Grange in 1931 at the age of 18, following in her mother’s footsteps.

Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Questions

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T16:55:47-07:00April 9th, 2011|

The solid waste issue is being debated presently. Apparently some options are being considered by our council members. The option that entails keeping facilities open on three islands and includes additional funding through property taxes

Join your poet Friends in Celebration of National Poetry Month!

Lin McNulty2011-04-09T11:22:12-07:00April 9th, 2011|

I will be the gladdest thing under the sun, I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one... Edna St. Vincent Millay I will be the wettest thing under the rain, I

“A Way Forward” Consensus Group Issues Statement

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T11:47:22-07:00April 8th, 2011|

By Fred Klein A diverse group of over 40 islanders has been meeting with a goal "to reach a [intlink id="11846" type="post"]consensus on a way forward[/intlink] to ensure that the facilities of the OISD are

Kids and Drugs on Orcas Island

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T11:06:12-07:00April 8th, 2011|

Deputy Bruce Distler, the “Drug Recognition Expert” with the Orcas Island Sheriff’s Office will be the featured speaker at the next monthly meeting of the PTSA on Thursday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Orcas Community Foundation Awarded $15,000 Grant from Philanthropy NW

Lin McNulty2011-04-08T07:46:58-07:00April 8th, 2011|

Grants to Build Capacity, Enabling Community Foundations to be More Effective By Philanthropy Northwest Philanthropy Northwest is pleased to announce the recipients of its Community Foundation Initiative grants. Thanks to generous underwriting from the Bill