Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Half-million People to Ride a Ferry This Holiday Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- About 500,000 people are expected to hop aboard a ferry during the next five days (May 24 – 28). That means more than two times the population of the city of Spokane will be sailing around the Sound this Memorial Day weekend, the first
Guest Opinion: Council Asked to Appeal 30,000- gallon Propane Tank in Seaview Neighborhood
-- by Rick Fant -- Following is the written statement of Rick Fant's public presentation to the County Council on May 21, 2018: Inter-Island Propane Conditional Use Permit (CUP) [allowing] installation of 30,000 Gal propane tank • Rick Fant: representing a majority of owners on Aeroview Lane [and Seaview Street]
Yakima on Predictable Delay Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The M/V Yakima continues to operate at a reduced speed due to propeller damage sustained on April 22, resulting in accumulated delays throughout the day. • Daily: delays are estimated to run upwards of 30 minutes or more by late morning •
Orcas Currents Brings Chris Jordan’s New Film Albatross to Orcas Center
Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- On Thursday evening, May 31, photographer and director Chris Jordan will return to Orcas Island for a showing of his new film Albatross, which he previewed here two years ago in a memorable Orcas Currents
Letter to Editor: School to Drop Montessori Classes?
-- from the MAPS Coalition (Montessori Advocates for Public Schools) -- If you haven’t heard, the public elementary school is planning to phase out its Montessori program — effective immediately. That means they will not let any of our island’s first graders into the program for next year (or, if
Auditor Seeks Writers of Argument Against Lopez School Measure
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- In order to ensure an informed electorate, and in accordance with state law, every district that places a measure on a ballot is responsible for appointing committees to write voters’ guide arguments both for and against the proposition. If a district
SJIMA Scheduling Free Family Arts Days for Summer
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Children and families create fun-tastic works with local artists at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Family Arts Days are a summertime island tradition, where local artists teach island crafts in a fresh outdoor setting. Materials will
Groups Challenge Army Corps of Engineers’ Refusal to Protect Puget Sound Shorelines
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- A lawsuit filed [May 21, 2018] against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) charges that the agency has refused to assert its Clean Water Act jurisdiction over most shoreline armoring in Puget Sound, and that endangered species and
Annual Food for Thought Event Supports School Programs
Saturday, June 2, 5:30 p.m., Four Winds Camp -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) hopes you will attend its annual “Food for Thought” fundraiser on Saturday, June 2. This is it. OIEF’s shot at raising enough funds to support a
Application Deadline for Artsmith Residency Approaches
-- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Each year Artsmith awards Artist Residency Fellowships of time and space in the San Juan Islands for artists, scholars, and writers to create new works. The 2019 residency will take place the week of January 4-11. The deadline to apply for Artsmith's 2019
Ferries Sets Sail on New Summer Service Plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- What happens when a ferry goes out of service and there are no relief vessels available to take its place? How Washington State Ferries would handle this scenario and various other service disruptions are outlined in the Summer Season Service Plan released [Monday, May
Airport Developing Plan for Next 20 Years
Tuesday, June 5, 1 - 2 p.m., or 5 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Island Airport Master Plan Team -- The Orcas Island Airport Master Plan is focused on analyzing current demand and forecasting future need to develop a plan supporting the needs of the airport over
Health Commissioners Set Agenda for Weekly Meeting
Tuesday, May 22, 4 – 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health District Commissioners will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 22, from 4 - 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda: Call to Order
Master Gardeners to be Available for Plant Consultations
Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Master Gardeners of Orcas will be available on Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Driftwood Nursery to answer plant problem questions. Please bring samples of your
Ian Lister, 1961-2018
-- from the Lister Family -- Ian Lister Ian Lister, beloved husband, father and brother, died on April 19, 2018. Ian was born February 16, 1961, to Margaret (Baird) and Roderick Lister at Madigan Hospital at Fort Lewis, Washington. The youngest of five children, he grew up in
State Parks Announces Three Free Days in June
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to enjoy three free days at state parks in June. On free days, visitors don’t need a Discover Pass for day-use visits by vehicle. The first free day is Saturday, June 2, in
