Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Salmonberry!
Contributed by Amy Lum Salmonberry School’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale will be happening again this year, starting Thanksgiving weekend! The trees are harvested from a family farm located in the Skagit Valley. We
Bus Available for Vikings Game this Friday
For the first time since 2000, the [intlink id="10524" type="post"]Vikings of Orcas have clinched a semi-final berth[/intlink] in the Tacoma Dome. They will face the South Bend Indians this Friday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count: 111 Years of Counting
By Barb Jensen Question: What is the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? Answer: It is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, and will take place December 18th in San Juan County.
Special Thanksgiving Weekend Pilates Classes at Center Works Studio
Center Works Pilates Studio will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will be offering special classes both Friday and Saturday at a 2-for-1 price to everyone! Owner Anne-Marie Schultz says, "Come on down and work off
Help Senior Services with Orcas on the Go! Coupon Books
By Gwyneth Burrill Help support your Orcas Island Seniors with the purchase of "ORCAS ON THE GO !" coupon books. The last of the coupon books will be for sale at this Saturday's
Orcas Strings Students Perform With Honor Orchestra
By Brigid Ehrmantraut On Friday, November 12, almost all of the Orcas Island High school strings class traveled to Lynden, Washington, for the annual San Juan Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra. Participants from
OPALCO Crews Work ‘Round the Clock to Restore Power
The winds blew in gusts up to 40 mph, temperatures were in the teens and OPALCO linemen worked all through the night, Nov. 22-23, to track down multiple power outages and restore power
Sign Up Today to Ride the Charter Bus to Vikings Game at Tacoma Dome
The Orcas Vikings will take on South Bend Indians at the Tacoma Dome this Friday, Nov. 26, for the Semi-Finals of the State 2B Football Championships. Mark Van Maren is organizing a charter bus trip
Buy Tickets Now for Orcas A Cappella Yuletide Performances at Rosario
Orcas A Cappella Invites You To A Celebration of Yuletide Feasting and Music to Delight the Senses Appetizers and No Host Bar Special Guests: Susan Osborn Ann Palmer and Mary WillAllen When: Monday, December
County Economic Council offers Agriculture Management workshops
Workshops on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9 in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present two 2-hour workshops for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island. The workshops will
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped
Wind and Cold Make for Dangerous Weather
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the islands from noon through midnight on Monday. Northerly winds with gusts up to 50mph could
Building Fund Met: Food Bank Focuses on Food
The Food Bank has met its Building Drive goal: over $70,000 has been contributed, according to Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, which spearheaded the Food Bank Building Fund campaign. This
FAA Proposes Requiring Pilot Certificates to Include Photos
From the U.S. FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 18 that it is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. This action follows a requirement that all pilot
Commission Votes to Increase Ferry Fares 4.5% for Inter-island Route
WSF Planning Director Ray Deardorf and Ferries Division Secretary David Moseley testified before the Washington State Transportation Commission on Monday Nov. 15. Following their testimony, the Commission voted on fare increases for ferry customers to
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Not Guilty
By Gene Johnson of the Associated Press The attorney for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or
