Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Artworks, Catkin Invite You to Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 18 12 - 2 p.m., Orcas Island Artworks -- from James Hardman -- The Orcas Island Artworks and Catkin Cafe cordially invite you to our Ice Cream Social, Sunday, Jun. 18 from 12 - 2 p.m. Ice cream, live music, artist demonstrations, face painting and more. This is a
Flights to Canada from Friday Harbor Inaugurated
--- by Paige Cornwell of the SeattleTimes.com -- North America’s shortest scheduled international flight — less than 20 minutes — will soon take off daily from Friday Harbor Airport and land in Victoria, Canada. Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island, and Victoria, on Vancouver Island, are only 20 miles from
OPALCO No Longer Accepting CenturyLink Payments
-- from Suzanne Olson of OPALCO -- Since 1994, OPALCO has been accepting CenturyLink payments in its office locations and in drop boxes throughout the County as a service to the Co-op membership. CenturyLink has informed OPALCO that this type of bill collection program is no longer cost-effective for their
OASIS Students Graduate on Saturday
Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Anne Ha for OASIS Alternative School -- Come celebrate the accomplishments of our OASIS Alternative School graduates. This year we recognize local students Adia Dolan, Avigayil Klein, James McCaull, and Robert McCaull, as well as Jameson Cook, Josée Pacheco,
Cob Oven Pizza Night at Orcasong Farm
Every other Wednesday, beginning June 14, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Ashley Collins for Orcasong Farm -- Come enjoy our cob oven pizza with fresh veggies from our garden. Listen to our guest speakers on ecology, sustainability, and the natural world while taking in the beautiful gardens
Letter to Editor | “Food For Thought” Fundraiser Says Thanks
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation would like to thank all of the guests who attended our Jun. 3 “Food for Thought” fundraiser. All of you gave generously in support of our public schools. Because of your generosity, you are helping
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing–Trashion Fashion at the Fair
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- It’s time to start thinking about your fabulous Fair Fashion--that’s Trashion Fashion to be exact. The Trashion Fashion Show will be Saturday Aug.19th at 5 p.m. on the Main Stage--and we just couldn't let her leave.....the lovely Francie
Facility Manager Sought for Canoe Island
-- from Connie H. Jones for Canoe Island French Camp -- Canoe Island French Camp is looking for a motivated, experienced individual to manage the facilities and grounds of 45-acre private Canoe Island between Shaw and Lopez islands with multiple buildings and infrastructure. This position is an integral part of the
Our Bear Continues to Move Freely About the Island
-- by Lin McNulty -- A new image of the Orcas Black Bear was recently sent to Orcas Issues from Charlie Binford. San Juan County Sheriff's Office reports that the Department of Fish & Wildlife will be back on-island today, Monday, to attempt capture.
Pod Nods Return to Whale Museum
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum. These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on the following Fridays: June 30, July 28, and August 25. Pod
Navy Conducts Rescues in Olympics and Mt. Baker
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues this past weekend, one on Saturday Jun. 3, the other on Sunday, Jun. 4, 2017. The first rescue was in Olympic Mountains, the other on Mount
Native Plants Find New Home in School Garden
-- from Ashley Randall -- After a rainy morning of transplanting, the Master Gardeners stand behind a beautiful new landscape with big smiles. Cascade Penstemon, Flowering Red Currant, Kinnikinnick, Sea Blush. Do you know the three things all these plants have in common? Go ahead, read ‘em again
Exhibitionary Gallery Spotlights Kate Geddes Works
Sunday, June 11, 1 - 6 p.m., Exhibitionary Gallery -- from Deborah Sparks -- “Painting is the pattern of one’s own nervous system being projected on canvas.” Kate Geddes, a resident of California and Orcas Island, chose this 1945 Francis Bacon quote to best express her process of painting images
Plan a Sunday Afternoon at Orcasong Farm
Sunday, June 11, 4 - 7 p.m., Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong Farm -- Please join us on Sunday, Jun. 11 from 4 - 7 p.m. We’ll be providing light bites and local libations, pizza from our cob oven, and garden fresh goodness. There will be lawn games
Immigrant Rights Group Launches Local Initiative
-- from Anne-Marie Shanks for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Today the Immigrant Rights Group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition launched Initiative 2017-07, a San Juan County (SJC) ballot measure that strengthens protections for immigrants in SJC. “This Initiative emanates from the Executive Order of Governor Jay Inslee and the guidance
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Season Finale
Sunday, June 11, 1 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- Giulianiad, the final 2017 Salish Sea Early Music Festival program, features works for flute and guitar by Mauro Giuliani on period instruments with John Schneiderman (Los Angeles) on the early
