Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
LWV to Host Meeting on Salish Sea Ecosystem
Monday, March 12, 12:30 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Hayley Day for League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host an informative meeting on threats to the future of the Salish Sea and efforts to protect it at 12:30 p.m., Monday, March
Letter to Editor | Future Care at Affordable Cost
-- from S. John Gorton -- In 1939, at the onset of WW2, my father was a practicing doctor and surgeon in Birmingham (UK) and had been appointed head of medical services for the city as it prepared for The Battle of Britain. So, I have been an interested observer of healthcare
Ranker: Senate Passes Net Pen Ban
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker -- After a lengthy debate on the Senate floor, the state will permanently ban commercial net pens used for farming invasive Atlantic salmon in Washington state waters, following [Friday's] passage of House Bill 2957 on a vote of 31-16. I was proud to work with
6th Annual Ag Summit Upcoming on Lopez
Friday - Saturday, March 16 - 17, Lopez Island -- from Rhys Hansen Ag Summit Coordinator-- We are only two weeks away from the largest gathering of farmers, agrarians, and food-enthusiasts in the county. The 6th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit will take place Lopez Island on March 16-17, 2018. Grow your inspiration
Repertory Dance Theatre Returns to Center Stage
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center welcomes the Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) back to Center Stage on Thursday, March 8, 6:30 pm. RDT is the nation’s oldest and most successful repertory dance company. Unlike conventional modern dance organizations, RDT
Salmonberry Hosting Drop-in Day
Friday, March 16, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce a community Drop-In Day on Friday, March 16 from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salmonberry serves students ages 4 through 12 years old. It has been recognized
WSF Seeks Comments on Summer Service Contingency Plan
-- from Washington State Ferries -- At WSF, ridership is highest in the summer, when tourists from near and far join daily commuters; WSF transports 50 percent more people in summer than in winter. When ferry service is disrupted in the summer, WSF tries to keep as many people moving as
Salish Sea Early Music Presents Shakespeare in Italy Performance
Sunday, March 11, 1 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen of Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents a program of mostly Italian Four-Part Canzonas entitled Shakespeare in Italy with dulcian (baroque bassoon) player Anna Marsh, renaissance transverse flutist Jeffrey Cohan,
WSF Launches Haiku Contest for Summer Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Calling all poets and creative writers...get ready for our haiku contest. We’re looking for a traditional haiku about the Washington State Ferries experience to be on the cover of our Summer 2018 Sailing Schedule. How to enter All you have to do is follow @wsferries on
Whale Museum Volunteer Open House on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 7, 1 - 2 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding one final open house this year for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house event will be held on the following
EPRC March meeting : Trails and Speed, Traffic and Zoning
-- by Margie Doyle -- Even on a "small green island" such as Orcas, our population is growing and plans to accommodate housing and traffic dominated the regular monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) on Thursday, March 1. County Councilman Rick Hughes announced that a letter signed
Pre-register for Winter Birds Boat Trip
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday Harbor -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Photograph by Peter Cavanagh. Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m.
High School Students Focus on Photography
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Stop by the Orcas Island School District office and check out our new display of photos created by Corey Wiscomb's Photography class. Pictured here are two of the photographers, Thian Armenia and Maggie Toombs. Maggie sees her experience with photography as "a new
Learn Orcas History-Become a Volunteer Docent
-- by Carol Kulminski -- We love our Docents! Sandy Hui (standing)Ann Waltersdorph (seated) How long have you lived on Orcas or did you just move here? Have you visited the Orcas Island Historical Museums? Are you interested in Orcas Island History and meeting people? Did you know that the
Sheriff’s Report | February 22 – 27, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- February 22, 2018 18-001249 Assault - Body Force 02:46:41 02/22/18 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to an assault in the Eastsound area. The victim, a local woman, claimed she was followed into her home by a male subject and assaulted in
Volunteer for Orcas Lit Fest
-- from Jule Treneer -- Do you love books? The Lit Fest is coming this April 13th to 15th, and we need your help! All our Lit Fest volunteers will receive abundant gratitude, the satisfaction of being part of a truly special literary event (and of course a free day
