Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Guest Opinion: A Concrete Sidewalk to Nowhere?
--by Michael Riordan-- A storm of protest has arisen in reaction to County plans for an urban-style concrete sidewalk along the east side of Haven Road in Eastsound, adversely impacting the rural character of the Madrona Point neighborhood and probably diminishing on-street parking available to users of the Odd Fellows
Dr. Vincent Shu to Present Cancer’s Craving for Sugar
--by Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on May 10 at 5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vinent Shu, will present information about the craving cancer has for sugar, the so-called Warburg effect: the metabolic requirements of cell proliferation. Dr. Shu will
Marcia Spees’ Work Featured in Library Art Exhibit
-- from Marcia Spees -- I want to let you know that I am one of the featured artists at the Orcas Island Public Library for the month of May. This is the first time in a decade that I've had the opportunity to exhibit a fairly healthy body of
Learn What’s New at Orcas Center in Upcoming Community Conversation
Wednesday, May 16 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Tom Fiscus for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center hopes you'll join in the Community Conversation on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event, promised at the annual Membership Meeting on March 11, will fill you in
Senior Center Participates in GiveOrcas Campaign
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is thrilled to be accepted into the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle. This initiative gives us the chance to promote not only our grant request but work as a team to help all Orcas nonprofits
EPRC and Odd Fellows Go Toe-to-Toe on Haven Road
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="59669"] "It's a tough trade-off." Dan Vekved, Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) outgoing member. "The proposal is to provide a sidewalk for safe passage of pedestrians in response to current and proposed housing developments on Madrona Point. The proposal is not about parking on
Step Up to Fill a County Board Vacancy
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
PlayFest Thirteen: Do Not Miss This Show
-- a review by Michèle Griskey-- Full disclosure: I’m the person all the playwrights sent their work to earlier this year, so I read all of the plays before the performance; however, a play on a page is not the same as a play on the stage. This year marks
Strengthen Reading Skills for Funhouse Kids
--- from Funhouse Commons -- Donate any amount to our grant request through the Orcas Island Community Foundation between May 1-18. Vist GiveOrcas to learn more about this online giving opportunity. With your support, we will purchase AfterSchool KidzLit; a research-based, out-of-school time reading enrichment program, as well as hire a reading specialist. These steps
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Play the Grange
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Anita Horne -- It is not often that Orcas Island residents get the opportunity to see JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in a concert setting. But you can, at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 19th as JP, Gordon, and Anita
OHS Key Club Offers Babysitting Night
Saturday, May 12, 6 - 10 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Emma Thoron for Key Club -- Need a date night? Or just 5 spare minutes to do the laundry? Are babysitters hard to find? You're in luck! Key Club (a high school service and community club) will be
“The Fretless” Fiddle Foursome this Thursday Night!
Thursday May 10 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center Want to hear top-of-their-form, young, traditional yet energetic fiddlers? Then come to Orcas Center this Thursday night to hear "The Fretless" -- four guys who in the last five years have made five award-winning albums, including Canada's folk music, instrumental and
Sheriff’s Report | Thursday, April 25 – Tuesday, May 1, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Thursday, April 25, 2018 18-002671 Burglary - Residential 16:18:54 04/25/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible residential burglary that was later to found out to be a Landlord violation. An informational report was taken. 18-002672 Court Order Violation 16:49:47 04/25/18 A
OPAL Awarded $6M in Tax Credits, Grants for April’s Grove
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- OPAL's fundraising team celebrates reaching the 85 percent mark of money needed to break ground for the new April’s Grove rentals in Eastsound: (L to R) board president Tim Fuller, trustees Rusty Diggs and Margaret Mills, executive director Lisa Byers, and
Kindergarten Transition Banquet Scheduled
Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 & 6 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Erin O'Dell for Orcas Community Resource Center -- Is your child headed off to kindergarten in September? If so, you will want to join us for this free Kindergarten Transition event. All children entering kindergarten in September (and their parents) are
National Tourism Week: San Juan Islands Tourism Then and Now
-- from Amy Nester for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6th through the 12th, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the U.S. With 2018’s theme of “Travel Then and Now,” The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is taking
