Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
Native Plant Sale Expo Coming to Fairgrounds
Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., County Fairgrounds -- from Lynne Mercer -- The San Juan Islands Conservation District and Master Gardeners Foundation of San Juan County collaborate to bring you the annual Native Plant Sale and Expo. This year we are offering 16 species of native trees and
Orcas Center to Unveil New Moves at Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Cynthia Abolin, Orcas Center Board of Trustees – Come to Orcas Center on Mar. 12 for the Annual Meeting, when members new and old -- and not-yet-signed up -- can find out why we call ourselves Orcas Center and what our
Sheriff’s Report | February 21 – 28, 2017
February 21, 2017 17-000956 Controlled Substance Problem 09:40:00 02/21/17 A Deputy was dispatched to found drug paraphernalia in Friday Harbor. The Deputy retrieved the items and destroyed them at the Sheriff's Office. 17-000958 Animal at Large 10:50:58 02/21/17 A Lopez Island deputy was called regarding 5 sheep and 2 horses
Tombolo Preserve Extended With New Acquisition
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- The Land Bank is excited to announce an additional 800 feet of public access to beach and tidelands located west of Bayshore Road on the San Juan Channel side of Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This acquisition would not have been possible
Eagle Forum to Host Affordable Housing Forum, Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 11, 12:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Cindy Carter -- This year’s Eagle Forum (EF) Annual meeting is on Saturday, Mar. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Random Howse. EF of SJC will host Erika Shook, from the San Juan County Planning Department, who will, along with County Commissioner
Manual Recount of School Bond Vote Confirms Previous Results
-- from San Juan County Elections Office -- A manual count to recount the votes that were certified in the February Special Election was held the morning of Mar. 3, 2017 in the Elections Office of San Juan County. Two recount teams of two each recounted 2,215 votes in the
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: Habitat Truck Returning One More Time
Monday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Island Market -- from James Duff -- Believe it or not, at least on the calendar, Spring is just around the corner. So too is one more visit to Orcas Island by the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck. The truck and volunteer
House to Hear Bill Re: Oil Transportation Safety
-- from Stephanie Buffum -- At this time, the Oil Transportation Safety Bill (HB 1611) is making its way to a full floor vote in the State House. This is a commonsense bill that holds the oil industry accountable for the risks they pose to our communities and waterways. The
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Agenda
Tuesday, March 7, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 Mar. 7, 2017 4 - 5:30 p.m. 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meting. 2. Chair will recognize public
Rainshadow Runners Take Over Moran
-- from Rainshadow Running Staff -- Photo: Glenn Tachiyama Over the past few weeks, you may have gone for a hike or a bike ride in Moran State Park or driven through the park on Olga Road. However you choose to enjoy the park, you probably came across
Vege Potluck, Movie “Forks Over Knives”
Sunday, March 5, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food.
Swimming Pig Story Takes Flight on Wings of a Song
-- from Jeff Hanson -- On Valentine’s Day, Bossy’s Feltworks’ Mandy Troxel was with fellow Bossies Amy Lum and Kari Van Gelder, when Amy got a call from her husband saying he had picked up a hog walking along the road. A little unusual, but odd things do happen on Orcas.
Orcas Center Hosts Finalists for Executive Director
-- from Tom Fiscus, President, Orcas Center Board of Trustees -- The Orcas Center Board of Trustees announces that it's search for a new Executive Director has been narrowed from 12 applicants to four finalists. In alphabetical order they are: Margie Doyle (Eastsound, WA), Heidi Heimarck (Everett, WA), Brian Kemp (Seattle,
Unemployed? Under Employed? Free Seminars Coming Up
Beginning March 9, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion -- from Minnie Knych -- The Northwest Workforce Council Career Center will host a series of free seminars entitled Strategies of Success beginning on Mar. 9. Seminars will be held in the American Legion basement, at 150 First
Excitement Builds for Library Winter Book Sale
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Sandy Wilson -- Please mark your calendars for Saturday the 11th of March and come to the Winter Book Sale at the school cafeteria. What will you find there? Table after table of books sorted by categories.
Navy Shares Drinking Water Sampling Results
-- from Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). As of Feb. 25, 2017, the Navy has received 173 lab results from drinking water sampling
