Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Funhouse Summer Camp Starts Soon
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Funhouse Commons Summer Camp is starting on Monday, Jun. 26, and this year we are involving more art. Brook Meinhardt (the Cardboard Camp creator), Lana Hickman, and Robyn Gordon, artists that teach art at the public school through the A-OK program throughout the
Letter to Editor | Thanks For Supporting Art Walk
-- from Michele V. Wiley -- Good Sunday Morning! We wanted to send a huge shout out to all who walked the Art Walk, helped make it possible, and the many artists for what you do. Thank you, thank you. With everything going on and the many events happening, we
Aging – the Unfolding Perfection
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Most of us on Orcas Island love our flowers. After our cold and wet rainy winters, the dreariness can do nothing but encourage hope for spring to come ASAP. When leaf and flower buds begin to emerge, our hearts well up with delight. We see
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet in the Community Church Fireside Room on Thursday, June 8 at 5 p.m. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as a family member, friend, caregiver or in any other
Rock Breaking, Road Construction Make Progress
-- from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works -- Rock breaking and roadway excavation at Park & Ride construction site above Orcas ferry landing. Roadway excavation and rock breaking activities have made significant progress at the site of a new Park and Ride lot above Orcas ferry
Orcas’ Black Bear Captured – on Video
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Here's a video blip taken Saturday, Jun. 3 by an islander and sent to Orcas Issues via San Juan County Sheriff's Office of the Orcas Island black bear. The Sheriff's Office further advises that State Department of Fish & Wildlife will return
Plan to Bee There at August County Fair
August 16 - 19, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks & Fair -- This year, it’s all about the bees! Come "bee" a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster
Auditions Being Held For “The Other Place”
Thursday, June 8 & Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater announces auditions for a production of "The Other Place" by Sharr White. This suspenseful drama tells the story of Juliana Smithton, a research scientist. Just
Peter Pan Spellbindingly Imaginative–a Dazzling Production
Saturday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Peter Pan is broadcast live to Orcas Center Saturday, June 10 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London
Senior Center Offers Advance Directives Workshop
Wednesday, June 7, 1 - 3 p.m, Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is offering a new hands-on tutorial Wednesday, Jun. 7, from 1-3 p.m. for step by step instructions in filling out an Advance Directive/Living Will. You can visit endoflifewa.org
Sheriff’s Report | May 24 – 30, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- May 24, 2017 17-002872 Court Order Violation 10:46:19 05/24/17 A citizen called about a possible order violation that occurred about forty five minutes earlier in Eastsound. A report was taken. 17-002875 Theft 11:33:50 05/24/17 An Eastsound resident called about a theft that
Person of Interest | Terry Johnson, Painter
-- by Lin McNulty -- Three Women On A Bench Terry Johnson refers to himself as a painter, rather than the term artist that those viewing his works would naturally apply to his skills. He considers "artist" to be an abused term and being a painter simply means
Eastsound Mayoral Candidates Hope to Break From Pack
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Eastsound mayoral candidates from left to right: Skye, Hudson, Toby, Tyrone and Dr. Spyder With an early lead in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race, Tyrone shows why he’s “fit to govern.” The Golden Retriever has previous political experience and
Bird the Coffelt Farm Preserve
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 1071 Crow Valley Road -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty to observe birds of the forest, fields and farmyard at Coffelt Farm Preserve. A wonderful diversity of habitats
Burn Permits Extended Due to Wet Weather
-- from RJ Myers, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- Burn Permit holders can expect burning to remain open for the duration of the month of June for residential permits and permits to be available again in the Fall. Please continue to contact your individual fire districts by phone before beginning
Jude Law Smoulders in NT Live’s Obsession at Orcas Center
Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Obsession is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are very scarce for the production, broadcast live from the Old Vic Theatre in London –so
