Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
One Week Left to Vote; 2,000 Signatures To Go
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- Which of the 47 designs will be the inaugural San Juan Islands license plate? The specialty license plate will generate funds for the conservation and stewardship of natural, agricultural, historic and cultural resources in the San Juan Islands. To date over 1,000
September 30 is National Public Lands Day; Visit State Parks for Free
-- from Jacqueline Daigle for Friends of Moran -- On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites people to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to Washington’s state parks. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks. You are invited to the
Sheriff’s Report | September 13 -19, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- September 13, 2017 17-006511 Accident-NonInj 14:28:54 09/13/17 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a traffic collision. The investigation showed that two vehicles backed up and collided with each other in the roadway. A state accident report was taken and
Homeland Security Confirms Russian Hackers Unsuccessfully Targeted WA State Election System
-- from WA Secretary of State's Office -- Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today officially informed Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman that Russian hackers attempted to access Washington state election systems prior to the 2016 General Election – and failed. Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer,
History Matinee: Coast Salish Women and Cross-Cultural Marriages
-- from Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- Author Candace will speak on the Salish women whose marriages impacted island history Candace Wellman, author of the book Peace Weavers, is the presenter at the History Matinee sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museums on Sunday,
School Board Will Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 26, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas School District -- Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting, Tuesday, September 26 at 5 p.m., in the School Library. Following is the agenda: CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING – SCHOOL LIBRARY 1. Pledge of
Whale Museum Summer Lecture Series Continues
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- On September 26, Dr. Brad Hanson from NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) will present on the research he has been conducting on Southern Resident killer whales. The lecture will take place at 6:30
Reclaim the Rock — an Orcas Center First
Saturday, September 23, 1 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center's Live Music Outback Stage Crowd-waving preceded the dancing as the Orcas Rec benefit concert 'reclaims the rock' seven years ago "Reclaim the Rock," aka Silly Season Cessation Soiree, is a mini-music festival outdoors behind Orcas Center, at Orcas Center's
Orcas Library Seeking New Trustee
-- from Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on January 1, 2018. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2017. The board comprises five members who plan the direction of library services, make sure
Resilient Gardening and Weird Weather
Saturday, Oct. 7th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Friday Harbor Middle School, San Juan Island -- by Mo Sloane -- Is ‘weird weather’ challenging you and your gardening skills? You’re not alone! Between the increasingly variable weather and new pests and diseases, it seems there is more we need
Actors Theater Brings “The Other Place” to the Grange
Friday Sept. 8 for three weekends at the Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- [metaslider id=54902] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents "The Other Place" by Sharr White at the Grange. This Tony nominated Broadway play tells the heartwarming story of Juliana Smithton
Eagle Forum Hosts Comp Plan Info Meeting
Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the Eastsound Fire Station on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to
It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- It is time for Orcas Island youth to share their talents on the big stage at “Whale of a Show” on Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. The audience will have the opportunity to see new
Town of Friday Harbor Announces New Public Art Installation
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- [metaslider id=55322] The Town of Friday Harbor announces the installation of a new temporary public art display at Breezeway Park. The artwork, titled We Gave All That We Could, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the nation’s entry into World War I using photographs and words of
Planned Parenthood Brings Update, Discussion to Orcas
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Brad Brown for Planned Parenthood -- An estimated one in five American women has relied on Planned Parenthood for care in her lifetime. Though recent and on-going political controversies over the role of Planned Parenthood within the scope of our
Fundamentals of Birding Starts Soon
-- from Kim Middleton -- "Coming Around" painting by Kim Middleton Did you know it takes two breaths for air to move through a bird’s body, or why some birds are born naked and helpless while others can eat and run the day they hatch, or that birds
