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
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
Library Opens Henigson Wing Expansion to All of Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 25 at 10 a.m. -- [metaslider id=53355] Historic crowds attended the dedication of the Henigson Family Wing, the "Next Chapter" expansion of the Orcas Island Public Library on June 23, 2017. Director Phil Heikkinen proudly and happily greeted the hordes of islanders on a
Guest Opinion: Propane Storage Unsafe for Seaview Neighborhoods
-- by Eric Gourley -- I am [sending to the county] this memo in opposition to the proposed propane storage facility on Aeroview Lane. I own a hangar/apartment on 77 Aeroview Lane. I have a tenant who lives year round in the apartment. I am at my hangar almost on
Learn to Dance Salsa This Summer
Monday, July 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We our offering our community dance class on July 3, at the Odd Fellows Hall, from 7 to 9 pm. We will be having another session of Salsa and are again privileged to have Anthony
Sitar and Tabla Annual Concert Coming
Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from John Henry Watson -- Deobrat and Prashant Mishra Once a year a unique event happens on the island which, in past years, has been lightly attended or [perhaps not] known about, but which
Dana Lyons to Film Concert at Doe Bay
Thursday, June 29, 7 - 9 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Sharon Abreu -- Dana Lyons of “Cows with Guns” fame is coming to play Doe Bay on Thursday evening, Jun. 29, 7-9 p.m. Bellingham-based and world famous, Dana’s unique brand of Americana has earned him a worldwide following
Four Young Musicians Touring Finland
-- from Ed Wilson -- (Pictured left to right) Lisa Carter, Paris Wilson, Emy Carter and Tate Cohan before Martin Lund’s One World Show at Orcas Center. Four young musicians who performed in Martin Lund’s One World Show in mid-June at Orcas Center departed on June 23 with
Letter to Editor | Many Thanks to Dr. Giefer
-- from Leslie Murdock -- The Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) board of directors wishes to thank Dr. Giefer for all that he has done for the Orcas Medical Center and our community over the past twelve years, and, while we are disappointed to see him leave, we do appreciate all
Significant Progress Underway at Park & Ride Site
— from Jesse Douglas-Seitz for San Juan County Public Works — Aerial photo of site on June 14, courtesy of Greg Sawyer Overview Roadway excavation and rock breaking activities have made significantly progress to the intersection of Orcas Road and the WSF Access. Crews are placing and compacting
Master Storyteller Weaves Spooky Tales of History and Mystery
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Museums-- Master Storyteller, Antoinette Botsford will again delight audiences this summer with stories weaving mystery with history. Stories of Orcas ghosts, limekilns, and local folklore will be told this summer at the Pioneer Museum at 8 p.m. beginning July 5, and the Crow Valley
Always Wanted to be a Reporter? Orcas Issues Seeks Journalists
-- by Margie Doyle, Orcas Issues Publisher -- Want a fun summer job? Like to meet people and write? We're looking for summer reporters who want to try out their reporter "chops" in writing for Orcas Issues. Age and experience don't matter as much as reliable reporting for Orcas Island's
Game Changers – They Happen When Least Expected
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Sam is a 73 year old retired fellow living in a two bedroom apartment in Houston. He is a veteran from the Vietnam era, had a decent enough life with a couple of kids, an ex-wife, and a girlfriend of 25 years. Sam has been
Membership Drive, Open House at American Legion
Sunday, July 2, 4 - 10 p.m., American Legion Post -- from Judi Resch for American Legion Post #93 -- Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community. We are considered a private club by
Orcasong Farm to Celebrate Interdependence
Tuesday, July 4, 3 - 10 p.m., Orcasong Farm - 280 Dolphin Bay Rd. -- from Ben Browner for Orcasong Farm -- We've had fireworks for decades upon decades. We've had beer, brats, celebration, and parades along with it. We've had communal time, family time, and even some sad alone
C’mon, It’s Only 5K and Way Fun
Tuesday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- Join your friends for a fun run on Tuesday, July 4th. It’s the 6th annual Funhouse Commons 5K. Check out the route here: www.plotaroute.com/route/181399. We start promptly at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Village Green. Zany patriotic wear
Abreu, Hurwicz to Release Salish Sea CD in Benefit Concert
Sunday, July 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu for Irthlingz -- Lummi canoes come to East Sound in a traditional voyage. Photo courtesy of Peter Fisher. Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz of Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education will present a musical evening celebrating
