Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Brass Patriots Band Coming to Village Green
Thursday, July 6 12:30 p.m., Village Green -- from Jim Biddick -- The Brass Patriots is the 16-member contingency of the 133rd Army Band, CW3 Scott Pierson Commanding, which is a premier military music ensemble consisting of roughly 50 Citizen-Soldier musicians. The Brass Patriots perform formal and ceremonial music as
Friends of San Juans Offer Stuart Island Trip to Students
Wednesday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Leaving from Friday Harbor -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Friends of the San Juans on a free, fun, and informative boat trip (students entering 9th grade in the fall
NT Live’s Visually Stunning Production of Salomé at Orcas Center
Thursday, July 6, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Salomé is broadcast live to Orcas Center Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are very scarce for the production at the Old Vic Theatre in London –so for many
Dead Man’s Cell Phone: Our “Devices” Have a (Weird) Life of Their Own
-- A review by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=52469] It's a puzzle, a tapestry and very much a hoot! "Dead Man's Cell Phone" opened to a capacity crowd at Orcas Center's Black Box last night, rewarding the audience with quick-paced commentary on love and connections in a slick, enthralling production,
Lahari Launches Transportation Program
-- from Lahari -- Have you ever thought about what would happen if driving yourself around the Island is no longer an option? How would you continue to maintain your independence so that you could continue with your daily routines? Who would you turn to for assistance? People often look to friends or relatives
Orcas Man Paddles His Way To Alaska, Alone, On A Standup Paddleboard
-- from Northwest Public Radio -- Here's what your sporty friends should be talking about today. An Orcas Island, Washington, man is the first person to complete the Race to Alaska on a standup paddleboard. He stroked 750 miles solo from Port Townsend up the Inside Passage, crossing the finish
NAS Whidbey Rescues Man in Okanogan Mountains
-- from Mike Welding, Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued a 59-year-old man on Snag Tooth Ridge in the Okanogan Mountains Monday evening, June 22, 2017. NAS Whidbey’s SAR unit departed from the base just before 8
Ferries Updates Walk-on Loading Procedure
-- from Washington State Ferries -- In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, WSF updated procedures at those terminals where walk-on passengers board via overhead walkways. The intent of the change is to synchronize the raising of the overhead
OPAL Hosting Picnic, Rally for Affordable Housing at Village Green
Wednesday, July 12, 5 p.m., Village Green -- from Judy Whiting for OPAL -- Red and white checkered posters are popping up around town to announce OPAL’s summer picnic and rally – “Let’s Hear It for Affordable Housing!” – on Wednesday, July 12, beginning at 5 p.m. on The
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
County Council Schedules Special Meeting, Unless…
Friday, June 30, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from Sue Kollet for San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday June 30, 2017 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at
Orcas Island Historical Museums Host Independence Day Celebration
-- from Carol Kulminski -- This is the 66th year that the Orcas Island Historical Museums has sponsored this summer celebration of the island's history. The day's festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st, on the Village Green with the pie booth. Volunteers will be serving slices of
BEE a Prepper* at County Fair Food Preservation Booth
-- from Kathleen Commins -- Okay, so you don’t think the world is about to end. But, what about earthquakes, severe storms, long term electrical outages, ferry disruptions, economic collapse, coronal mass ejections, and zombie apocalypse!? Food preservation has long been a way to survive the emergencies that arise unexpectedly.
Rock Island Announces T-Mobile Retail Store
Friday, June 30, 12 – 5 p.m., Rock Island Retail Store, 345 Court Street, Friday Harbor -- from Rock Island -- We’re taking over the street out front of our store to celebrate. We will have food, drinks, prizes and music! Please join us for this fun-filled celebration! Why open
Islander Escapes Rock Band Tour Bus Fire
-- by Lin McNulty -- While on tour with the rock band Being As An Ocean, Islander Anthony Ghazel was among more than a dozen people who escaped a burning tour bus Tuesday morning south of downtown St. Louis. The bands Being As An Ocean and Hundredth were on their
Orcasong Farm Hosting Summer Classes: Elders in the Garden
Every Tuesday, July 18 - August, Orcasong Farm -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcasong Farm -- Orcasong Farm will offer seven weekly hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, to help you understand the benefits of supporting Island farmers and encourage the choice, and use, of locally-grown foods. Each
