Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” a Romantic Comedy at Orcas Center
June 22-24, June 30 - July 1, 7:30 p.m., July 2, 2 p.m., Orcas Center OffCenter -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning Jun. 22, Orcas Center will feature the Pulitzer prize nominated play "Dead Man’s Cell Phone," OffCenter Stage with Robert Hall directing an all-island cast. This
Grand Opening of Mount Baker Farm!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Mount Baker Farm now open for camping Ruth Vandestraat, new owner of historic Mount Baker Farm, purchased from Rose Burton this year, plans a festive Grand Opening of the 80+ acre site this Saturday, June 17 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Train
Film Festival Holds Mini-Fest
-- 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
Moving Days at the Library
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- It's finally here! Moving day(s)! The Orcas Island Library will close at 1 pm Monday, June 19 and remain closed until 10 am Thursday, June 22, while we move into the new addition. The Grand Opening Celebration will be
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, June 14, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, June 14 at 4 p.m., in the Deer Harbor Fire Station. Items under discussion include: Old Business Pathways committee Update Pam, Mike
New “Market Bucks” Program to Promote Locally Grown Foods
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation, to offer Market Bucks at Farmers Markets on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands. The Market Bucks
Schedule for 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The schedule for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update has been revised and is now posted on the Community Development website. The website has also been expanded to include a page showing status of the on-going work with links to work products. Background and
Letter to Editor | They’ve Been At It Again
-- from Kathryn Hansen for SJC Parks, Recreation, and Fair -- Thanks to the tremendous efforts of volunteers Fred Klein and Robin Kucklick, the lawn at the Village Green is looking better than ever. Last fall’s project included aerating, adding new topsoil, rolling, seeding, fertilizing, and nurturing. This winter and
Animal Protection Society to Host Dinner, Auction
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 6 p.m., The Victorian Room, Outlook Inn -- from Rosemary Miller for Orcas Animal Protection Society -- Join Orcas Animal Protection Society (APS) for our "An Evening in France,” our Annual Wine Pairing Dinner & Auction featuring Chef Steve Debaste and Auctioneer Ian Lindsay. This year
Guest Opinion | Open Letter to School Board
-- from Bea vonTobel -- To the Superintendent and the Board, OISD During the board’s deliberations and discussions on what to include in the ballot measure for the upcoming November vote and its attendant costs, it seems only logical for me to write about my own thoughts and approach to these
Judge Overturns $2.4M Tesoro Fine
-- from KOMO News -- A judge has overturned a workplace-safety fine levied against Tesoro following the 2010 deadly explosion at its Anacortes, Washington, refinery. The proposed order by Judge Mark Jaffe with the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals on Thursday vacates nearly $2.4 million in penalties. He said
Notice of Special School Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 14, 4 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Orcas Island School District has called for a special meeting on Wednesday, Jun. 14 at 4 p.m. in the School Library to review and identify facilities modernization and renovation projects for inclusion in the
New Ferry Joins WSF Fleet
Thursday, June 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bremerton Ferry Terminal -- from Washington State Ferries -- Join us for the Chimacum Community Celebration on Thursday, Jun. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. aboard the Chimacum at Bremerton Ferry Terminal. The event will feature vessel tours, live music, and
Yakima Running 75 Minutes Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Yakima is an estimated 75 minutes behind schedule due to the slower speed of the vessel. This will delay the 4:30 p.m. and 8:25 p.m departures from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, and the 6:25 p.m and 10:05 p.m sailings Friday Harbor to Anacortes. The 5:20
Aging and Change
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- The more years I have under my belt the more I realize the degree to which life is more about change than it is about no-change. That change occurs in the realms of physical, mental, and emotional development; social and political structures; career and finances;
Letter to Editor | Big Thanks for Blood Drive Support
-- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Blood Drive -- On Thursday, Jun. 8, your community blood drive registered a total of 84 donors. We welcomed eight first-time-donors. The blood donations collected at the blood drive are critical to maintain a stable blood supply for surgeries, medical emergencies, and for supporting
