Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Island Sinfonia Live at Orcas Center
-- from Karen Blinn -- Jim Shaeffer-Bauck conducts Island Sinfonia at Orcas Center on May 20 Island Sinfonia will perform their annual spring concert at the Orcas Center on Sunday, May 20 at 3 pm. Under the directorship of Jim Shaffer-Bauck, the orchestra will perform "Valse Fantasie" by
Shindig and Auction: YeeHaw!
--from Carol Kulminski -- When was the last time you went to a good ol’ hoedown, kick your heels up SHINDIG? With music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys and a dance floor to whirl around on, you are guaranteed of a great time! Hungry? How about tasty country
Orcas Island Health Care District – Building the Foundation, Brick by Brick
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second meeting of Orcas Island’s new Health Care District commission took place May 15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, and the process continues to be a case study in how to build something from nothing – in this case the legal,
Whatcom County Veteran Navigator Coming to Assist Military Veterans on Orcas
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jana Webb -- If you served in the military, we would like to help you access your VA Benefits: Need to enroll in VA Health Care? Need a DD214 (Military Discharge Papers)? Need Information about your VA
Lopez Fire Personnel Train to Improve Local Spill Response Capacity
-- from Brendan Cowan, Dept. of Emergency Management -- As part of ongoing efforts to enhance local capacity to respond to oil and hazardous materials spills, three San Juan County organizations participated in the 2018 Washington State Department of Ecology Spill Response Grant Program. This program helps local communities that
Skydivers Descend on Orcas
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- A group of private, non-commercial but highly experienced skydivers asked if they could skydive at the Orcas Island Airport in Eastsound. While this is not something we normally receive requests for, the commissioners considered the request and decided to permit this private operation
“Blackbird, Fly:” Be Prepared
Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper -- “We slash the blackbird’s throat, ask her why she does not sing” The American artists Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), sons of Haitian immigrants, are passionate about freedom, justice, and equality. Those values will be
Shaw Man Charged With 2nd Degree Murder of Wife
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- An Information was filed today by San Juan County Prosecutors charging Eric A. Kulp with Murder in the Second Degree. His first appearance in San Juan County Superior Court for the 44-year-old has been requested for tomorrow, May 18, 2018 at 9 a.m. Kulp is charged
Skagit Valley College Registration for Summer, Fall Going on Now
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- You belong here! Registration for returning students is going on now for Summer AND Fall at all Skagit Valley College locations. Open Enrollment begins May 30. Summer classes start July 2 and Fall classes start September 25. Begin your college experience
Trashion Fashion Workshops, Swap Meet Spaces Going Fast
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Exchange -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- This weekend The Exchange will be hosting two crafting workshops for participants in the “Trashion Fashion Show” happening on May 26, 2018 during the “Exchange at The Grange”
National Safe Boating Week Comes Ashore
-- from U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is partnering with Washington State public safety professionals May 19 – 25 for National Safe Boating Week to urge everyone to safely enjoy the natural beauty of our beautiful water. A simple, fast and
Orcas Forest School Expands, Now Recruiting Executive Director
-- from Heidi Bruce for Orcas Island Forest School -- The Orcas Island Forest School seeks applications for the newly created position of Executive Director. Our mission is to provide a play-based, all-weather, outdoor early childhood education program that fosters an intimate connection to the natural world and supports children
6th Annual Orcas CycloFemme Four-Beach Bike Ride
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Donning pink clothing, sunglasses – a boa – and padded bike shorts, more than 20 pedalers came together for the sixth annual CycloFemme ride this past Sunday on Orcas Island. Sponsored by Wildlife Cycles, riders joined thousands around the globe from 40 countries who have
Inslee, Wyman Announce Funding for 2018 Statewide Ballot Return Postage
-- from Erich R. Ebel for Washington Office of the Secretary of State -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman jointly announced Tuesday they had secured funding for statewide ballot return postage in the 2018 Primary and General Elections. King County last week adopted an ordinance to
Orcas Food Co-op 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day Program Continues Successfully
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays”. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. Orcas Community Resource Center
Permanent Hair Removal is Now Available on Orcas
-- from Danielle Wheeler -- To better serve clients looking for permanent hair removal options, Electrolysis San Juan, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in the Spa in the Athletic Center in Eastsound. Danielle Wheeler (owner and electrologist) is excited to bring her skills and
