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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Prosecutor Candidate Files for Restraining Order Against SJC
-- from Nick Power -- On Friday June 22, 2018 Nick Power, current candidate for the office of San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney filed for a Temporary Restraining Order against San Juan County and its Auditor Milene Henley in federal district court in Seattle. Mr. Power asks the Court require
Spirit-Lifting on Orcas: Thank you Solstice Parade-Makers
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="60842"] It was brief, it was zany and it was just what the doctor ordered to celebrate summer on Orcas. Penny Sharp Sky led the baton twirlers, and John Clancy introduce the embracing sun to all comers. In between were dragons and dinosaurs, ladybugs
Quilt Walk Underway in Friday Harbor
-- from Diane Martindale for SJI Museum of Art -- Julie Weaver: Turning Stars Friday Harbor has turned into “quilt central” as the quilt walk engendered by the Conversations With Gee’s Bend exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) gets underway. Fourteen businesses and establishments
Letter to Editor | It is Time for a Coalition of Sanity
-- from Cindy Wolf -- We will win this battle for the soul of our country. This moment is why people started organizing in our communities two years ago. The Trump faction wants chaos and fear. What we can do is create order and systems to bypass, mitigate, challenge and
Sheriff’s Report | June 13 – 19, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 13, 2018 18-003907 Malicious Mischief 12:41:30 06/13/18 An Orcas Deputy responded to the Orcas Sportsman Club regarding vandalism. The investigation revealed that someone trespassed onto the property when it was closed and fired bullets into a wooden stand. A report
WSF Summer Schedule Begins Sunday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Summer 2018 sailing schedule begins Sunday, June 24. The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will have an additional vessel and better connections to Anacortes and Friday Harbor during commute hours. We recommend making vehicle reservations in advance. On the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route, WSF
Olga Daze Gearing Up for Annual Celebration
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze! This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 21, rain or shine. Donations will be accepted from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 5; Friday, July 6; Thursday, July 12; and Friday, July 13. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a
Land Bank Job Opening – Orcas Island Preserve Steward
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Preserve Steward is responsible for all aspects of managing Land Bank Preserves on Orcas Island. There are currently 12 Preserves totaling over 2,100 acres with eight open to the public. Working with a Field Assistant, persons in this position: regularly engage
It Was a Two-Meeting Week for OIHCD Commissioners
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The past week was busier than ever for the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District, with a regular meeting on June 19 and a public hearing to confirm adoption of the interim 2018 budget on June 21. The hearing lasted only
Important Initiatives Need Your Signature This Weekend
-- from Mark Mayer -- This weekend is the final push for gathering signatures for these three initiatives. All of these initiatives have strong support from progressives throughout the state. Signature gathering will be taking place this weekend at the ferry landing on both days, the farmers market on Saturday and in front of the Co-op on
Grange Hosts Yiddish Music
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm, the Orcas Island Grange will host the music of Lebedik Yankee, a new project from one of the world’s foremost Yiddish singers, Sasha Lurje (Latvia) and violinist Craig Judelman (USA), exploring the journey of Yiddish songs from Eastern
Learn to Capture the Greens of Nature on Paper
Tuesday, June 26, Around Eastsound -- from Caroline Buchanan -- Painting greens that look like nature is the downfall of many an artist. Caroline Buchanan will be teaching a one-day class on the subject Tuesday, June 26. You will learn how to see the greens in nature and how to
Orcas Center Welcomes Vincent Herring Quartet
Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- The Orcas Center is proud to welcome saxophone master Vincent Herring, who returns this year to the international concert stage with a new quartet of top rated New York jazz men. Supported by singular pianist David
Orcas Elementary Honors Volunteers
-- from Krista Bouchey -- 3rd graders holding up thank you sign for volunteers On Thursday, June 14, Orcas Elementary held its annual volunteer appreciation assembly. Elementary students gathered to thank the many parents and community members who volunteer their time throughout the school year. Volunteers help the
Senior Center Will Utilize Grant to Help Seniors with Technology
-- from Sarah Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations and OICF, we are building a program to help seniors gain and maintain technical skills
July 4th Celebration to Feature Songs, Stories
Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m., Village Green -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- Celebrate the 4th of July by singing Patriotic songs and hearing the stories of the wonders of Providence in our nation's history up to the present day at 11 a.m., July 4th, on the Village
