Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Mini-Film Festival This Weekend
-- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival Presents an International 4-film mini-fest on June 23-24 at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre, featuring four incredible films from four countries. These films are fresh from the festival circuit and include early contenders for Oscar awards for
The Life, the Library, the Legend
Emma Heikkinen -- by Emma Heikkinen -- REPRINTED FROM JULY 19, 2016 Let’s start in 1949, glossing over the bit where the Madrona Club hosted a small library in their clubhouse in 1909. Sally Ployart had books. Hundreds of brand new books. She didn’t know what to do
Matthew Laslo Brings Magic to the Sea View
June 30, July 1 and July 2 at 7:30 at the Sea View Theatre -- from LasloMagic.com -- Matthew Laslo It’s going to be a magical weekend on Orcas Island when Matthew Laslo takes to the stage at the Sea View theatre for a three-night engagement of his
County Health Dept. to Present at Community Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Mark Mayer -- What is the future of healthcare in the San Juan Islands? Director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, Mark Tompkins, and Ellen Wilcox, Community Health Services Manager, will be detailing the mission, responsibilities, programs and efforts
Mount Ben Preserve Public Comment Invited
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m., Mullis Community Senior Center -- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Land Bank is inviting public comment on the DRAFT Mount Ben Preserve Stewardship and Management Plan. We value public input in helping guide the long term care of our County’s conservation areas.
Hazardous Waste Round-Up This Weekend
-- from San Juan County Public Works/Environmental Resources -- Many household items may be harmful to you, your family, animals, and the environment. San Juan County and the Washington Department of Ecology conduct annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups to remove these toxic materials from our islands and maintain a healthy environment.
Guest Column: The Graduation Tradition Continues
-- by Kathi Ciskowski -- Cheering crowds, 28 elated graduates, music, officials, awards (both monetary and academic), caps and gowns, adoring teachers, and a surprise visit from the recently departed Orcas Island renegade bear, all were present at the Graduation Ceremony for the Orcas Island High School class of 2017
Over 550 State Legislators Oppose Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal
-- from Dave Pringle for State Legislature -- Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker, California State Senator Kevin de León, Massachusetts State Senator Michael Barrett, and over 550 state legislators from across the country issued a statement [June 21, 2017} committed to maintaining U.S. leadership on fighting climate change and adhering
Library Closure Extended
-- from Martin Arnold -- We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to open its normal time - 10 a.m. - on Friday. Thanks for your continued patience.
New to Medicare? Here’s the Place to Sort it All Out
Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Get prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare has four different parts: A, B, C, and D. You can stay with Original Medicare
Shifting Shorelines: Sea Level Rise Workshop
Thursday June 29, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Katie Fleming for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the world. And increasingly vulnerable to more frequent and extreme storms that will affect the waterfront. But
A Brand New Chapter Opens at the Library
-- by Margie Doyle -- Late notice: Library will be closed for collection moving and painting until Friday June 23. [metaslider id=53197] Friday is the long-awaited day for the opening of the expanded Orcas Island Public Library. the completion of the project is a triumph of planning, design, participation and
Donations Being Accepted for Olga Daze
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze. This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 15, rain or shine. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a quilt raffle, fun for kids, a parade, and a very large “Barn Sale.” The barn sale offers all those one-of-a-kind treasures
All Welcome at Upcoming Family Fishing Get-Together
Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Grab your poles and powerbait and join us for a Family Fishing Get-Together at Cascade Lake, 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. We'll have prizes and a barbecue picnic at noon. To sign up,
Next School Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 22, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas Island School District -- The following items are slated for discussion at the next Orcas Island School Board meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 in the school library. ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORT Business Report – Keith
Guest Opinion | The Price of Freedom
-- from Joe Symons -- Riffing off Shakespeare, I lament to write or not to write, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in men's eyes to stop soapboxing about the vulnerable future of these beautiful islands or to (cue the soundtrack to Star Trek and quickly flip the script)
