Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown Nigh
Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Janet Brownell -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) invites you to the First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. Yes, you read correctly grilled cheese. This family-friendly fundraiser takes place on Wednesday, February 14 starting at 5:30 in the public school
The Met’s Gorgeous Romantic Comedy L’Elisir d’Amore Streams at Orcas Center
Sunday, February 11, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore streaming Live in HD on Sunday, February 11 at 1 p.m. Come and see this stirring love story and hilarious comedy with
Free Days at The Whale Museum
-- from The Whale Museum -- “We love our Community! We love our Museum! We want to get the two of you together.” We are inviting everyone to “Free Days” at The Whale Museum. Admission fees will be waived through February 10 - 14, daily hours 10 a.m. until 4
Who Wants a Boring Life?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- It’s been about a month since I’ve written for Orcas Issues. I’m in the midst of preparing for my big adventure to Bali as well as putting together the program for the Retreat - Weaving Heaven and Earth. I’ll tell you, who ever said aging
Orcas Center Will Present Heart of Song
Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center is proud to present Heart of Song: Women Songwriters in the Round as local Singer/Songwriters Melody Funk, Mandy Troxel, Susan Osborn, and Carolyn Cruso will perform solo and together in a songwriter-in-the round
Superintendent Webb “Re-ups” with 3-Year Contract
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Elementary Students present a banner of appreciation to the Orcas Island School District Board At the board meeting on Jan. 25, the school board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Eric Webb as the Superintendent effective July 1, 2018. The contract provides
How the Current State Education Funding May Impact Orcas Island School District
--from Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Eric Webb to the School Board -- [Following] is a worst-case scenario in the event we are unable to lobby for adjustments and “fixes” to [EHB 2242] during the current 65th Annual Biennial Session. Apportionment/Basic Ed Funding Implementation of EHB 2242 does bring
OIHS Musicians Earn Top Awards
-- from Ed Wilson -- Paris Wilson and Tim Jenson A busload of Orcas Island High School (OIHS) musicians traveled to Bellingham High School on Saturday morning, January 27, to compete in the all-day San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) regional solo and ensemble contest. By Sunday night,
Airport Master Plan Available Online
-- from Airport Master Plan Team -- The Orcas Island Airport Master Plan held its first open house on January 10, 2018 at Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. Members of the project team and airport staff were available to discuss the planning effort and answer questions. To view the public meeting
Sheriff’s Report | January 24 – 30, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- January 24, 2018 18-000553 Traffic Violation 08:53:32 01/24/18 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a school bus stop sign violation. The Deputy was unable to locate the violator at this time. 18-000560 Traffic Stop 16:33:51 01/24/18 An Orcas Island
Bill to Address Carbon Pollution Advances in Legislature
-- from Dave Pringle for the Senate Democratic Committee -- [On Feb. 1, 2018], the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee passed Gov. Inslee's carbon tax proposal, Senate Bill 6203. Washington state moved one step closer to being the first state in the country to pass a carbon tax of
Threats to Endangered Puget Sound Orca Draw Attention of State Lawmakers
-- from KOMO News, Seattle -- This September 2015 photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows an adult female orca, identified as J-16, as she's about to surface with her youngest calf, born earlier in the year, near the San Juan Islands in Washington state's Puget Sound. KOMO News file
County Announces Committee Post Vacancies
-- 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 at sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Hearts and Hands: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 2004
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands (H&H), the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs additional volunteers! The H&H program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with elderly, ill, or disabled adults in the community to assist them in maintaining independence and improved
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results to be Discussed
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation & Fair -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic at Dr. Triplett’e Office
Monday, Feb. 12 by appointment Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 12 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment and receive
