Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Salmonberry School to Host Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of our annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live music will be provided by Brograss, Tom
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Injured Hiker at Deception Pass
-- from Mike Welding, for NAS Whidbey --- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an injured hiker at Deception Pass State Park in Anacortes, Washington, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The SAR crew took off from NAS Whidbey Island around 5 p.m.
Odds Are Great for Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 31, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- It is that time of year when ghosts and goblins are out and about enjoying themselves. To add to the merriment, the Odd Fellows will be holding their annual Halloween Festivities at the Odd Fellows Hall. First: Kids Party
School Board Will Meet Tomorrow
Thursday, October 26, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas School Board will convene a regularly-scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 26, 5 p.m., in the School Library. Items on the agenda include: 1. Pledge of Allegiance *2. Approve Agenda *3. Approve Consent Agenda PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS 4.
The Addams Family – The Musical Opens at Orcas Center Tonight!
Opens Thursday, October 26 - 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Joey Gonzalez in "The Addams Family" as Gomez Beginning October 26, Orcas Center will feature the award winning show The Addams Family - The Musical, on Center Stage with Seattle’s
Free Adventures in Boating Safety Class Offered
Saturday, November 4, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mullis Street Fire Station -- from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Island Detachment is offering a free "Adventures in Boating" course on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the fire station located at 1011 Mullis
Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy Holds Orcas Kickoff Meeting
-- by Susan McBain -- The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, a statewide organization with chapters throughout Washington, held its Orcas kickoff meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Oct. 21. The purpose was to introduce the organization and its plans to the Orcas community, to outline its proposed
OPAL’s Bonnie Brae Has Become Orcas Halloween Central
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sometimes, community traditions cannot be systematically traced to their origin. That is partially accurate regarding the beginning of the Bonnie Brae neighborhood trick-or-treaters. The last residents, 24 families, moved to the OPAL Bonnie Brae neighborhood in July 1999. The neighborhood took just under five years
Ecology’s Notice of Final Action on San Juan County’s Comprehensive Shoreline Master Program Update
-- from Chad Yunge, Dept of Ecology -- The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is pleased to announce its final action approving the San Juan County (County) Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. The effective date of the County’s comprehensive SMP update is October 30, 2017. Ecology will publish a notice
How About Trick or Treating for Books?
Tuesday, October 31st from 3 - 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Library -- Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on
Park and Ride Grand Opening on Halloween
Tuesday, October 31, 1 p.m., Orcas Village Park and Ride -- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- The Orcas Village Park and Ride after chipseal and hydroseeding San Juan County will hold a grand opening at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 2017 for the Orcas
Great Pumpkin Labyrinth Walk on Halloween
Tuesday, October 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Fr. Berto Gándara for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- All children from 1 - 100 are invited to walk the pumpkin-lined labyrinth to reach the Great Pumpkin at the center where they will receive a pumpkin stamp on their hands
Letter to Editor | Let’s See More Visuals on Comp Plan Build Out
-- from Jim Jonassen -- While the update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway one of the most needed and informative set of graphics is not yet available. That would be a set of GIS maps showing the current “build out”, and another showing the “build out” when all
Boo…what? Boo-seum!
Saturday, October 28, 12 - 3 p.m., Orcas Historial Museum -- by Carol Kulminski -- Don’t miss the chilling, thrilling excitement at the Orcas Island Museum this Halloween. Saturday, October 28, 12-3 p.m. visit Orcas Island Historical Museum for Halloween crafts, guided tours, and more. Come in costume for the photobooth! Entrance to the
Orcas Center Announces Box Office Manager Opportunity
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center has an exciting job opportunity available for someone who loves the arts and people. The Box Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator is the face and voice of Orcas Center. Box Office management includes ticket sales and performance promotion, which centers
Letter to Editor | Vote: This Vital Election is Not a Snoozer
-- from Joe Thoron -- In our house, ballots arrive in the mail and then quickly get buried under other papers, library books, and unfinished homework. The current election might feel like a snoozer, but it's actually an important one for our kids and our quality of life. Please take
