Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
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
Congrats to OHS Sailing Team
-- from Gwyneth Burrill -- Also, in late breaking news, the Orcas High School Team - all alumni from our Jr. Sailing program - are winners of last weekend's NWISA Doublehanded Championship. They will go to the national tournament as a result. Nice job team coaches and club members Burke
Submit County Comprehensive Plan Ideas Before May 18 Public Hearing
-- from the San Juan County Council -- The San Juan County Council will hold a special meeting and joint public hearing with the Planning Commission for the purpose of receiving testimony on proposed amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Vision. The San Juan County Comprehensive Plan is
County Seeks Proposals for Lopez Affordable Rental Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Following a public hearing on April 24, 2018, San Juan County officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to purchase .8083 acres of land situated in Lopez Village for the development of affordable housing rental units. San Juan County seeks an experienced developer(s)
Washington State, Norway Compare Notes on Electric Ferries
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The rumble of the engine room is a familiar sound aboard a Washington state ferry, but that sound — and the carbon emissions that go with it — may soon become a thing of the past. A member of the state’s Jumbo Mark II ferry fleet — the Tacoma, the
Check Your Mail – Some OPALCO Bills Delivered Two Weeks Late
-- from Krista Bouchey for OPALCO -- This month there was a service disruption with the postal service that resulted in several island zip codes receiving their OPALCO bills two weeks behind schedule. This has left some members at risk of penalty fees. It is OPALCO policy if you have paid
Come Celebrate 40 Years of Singing
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m., Orcas Center plus Meet the Composer Thursday, May 3, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- May 3, 5 and 6, join the Orcas Choral Society in celebrating 40 years of joyful
Salmonberry Swings in to Spring Soiree Season
Saturday, May 19, 4 p.m., Outlook Inn Victorian Room -- from Paula Shuman for Salmonberry School -- Spring is here and it's time again for the Annual Salmonberry School Spring Soiree. This year the fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 4 p.m. at the historic Victorian Room
Garden Club Presentation: Right Plant, Right Place
Wednesday, May 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Emily Bishton, sustainable gardening educator, landscaper, and master gardener on Wednesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Emily will speak about “The Right Plant for
3rd Annual New Old Time Chautauqua Orcas Island Spring Benefit
Sunday, May 13, 1:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Eric J. Morris -- The Biggest, Funnest, and Funniest Family show ever—The New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC)—returns to Orcas Island on Sunday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road, Eastsound, WA 98245. This year's show
Election 2018 Candidate Filings to Open
Candidate Filing Week – May 14 through May 18 -- from San Juan County Communications -- If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2018 is about to begin. During filing week, candidates may submit their
DSHS Mobile CSO Coming to Orcas
Tuesday - Wednesday, May 15 -16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Christina Edmondson for Department of Social and Health Services -- Division of Child Support (DCS) will be on Orcas Island to assist you with your case or questions. AT THIS EVENT, YOU CAN APPLY FOR: •
SJIMA Sponsors Art Classes for Veterans
Saturday May 19, 1-5 p.m., Sunday May 20, 9-5 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Museum of Art -- Artist and instructor, Steven Hill is teaching an Introduction to the Pastel Medium for Veterans on May 19 and 20 at the San
Vegetation Workshops for Waterfront Property Owners
Thursday, May 10, 5 - 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Tina Whitman for Friends of the San Juans -- The shorelines of San Juan County are part of a beautiful, complex and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem. Healthy coastal trees and shrubs help stabilize banks, provide for views, and
World-famous Composer to Visit Orcas — All the Way From Waldron
-- from Lynn Baker -- Morten Lauridsen, the world’s most frequently performed American choral composer, is coming to Orcas for the Orcas Choral Society’s spring concert May 5 and 6. In one way, it will be a short trip. Lauridsen lives (in summer) on Waldron and San Juan islands. The
Hospital District Commissioners to be Sworn in Sunday
Sunday, May 6, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- The commissioners for San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 will be sworn into office on Sunday May 6 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. The public is welcome to attend. Following the ceremony, the commissions will
