Here’s a thought…
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.”
JESSICA MITFORD
“Pull Together” Music Tour Comes to Orcas
Friday, March 31, 7 p.m., West Sound Community Center -- from Katie Fleming -- Canadian First Nations, environmental organizations, and internationally recognized musician Luke Wallace, join the “Pull Together” music tour to resist the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. The proposed Kinder Morgan expansion would greatly increase vessel traffic
County Parks, Fair Department Responds to Horse Barn Project Comments
-- from San Juan County Parks and Fair Dept. -- The memories of past Fairs are held dear as new ones are created each August; this is not to be disregarded, as that is the magic of Fair. At times, these memories are associated with a fairgrounds structure like the
UPDATED: Eastsound Vision 2035 Released for Community Input
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- Beginning on Jan. 7, 34 Orcas Island residents entered into a consensus building process to craft a Vision Statement for Eastsound in 2035. The group’s work was done under the auspices of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, and EPRC members Bob Maynard, Fred Klein, and
Food Coop Hosts Vegan Tasting Event
Thursday, March 23, 11:00 a.m., Orcas Food Coop Upstairs — from Lili Hein — In cooperation with the Orcas Food Coop, there will be a vegan tasting event on Thursday, Mar. 23 at 11 a.m. upstairs at the Coop. It will be an opportunity to taste samples and discuss ideas
March Mayhem Basketball Tourney This Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, March 18 - 19, Orcas School Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Come cheer on the 5th Annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation this weekend, Mar. 18 and 19. Ten teams are traveling from near and far to participate in the
School Calendar Updated Because of Snow Days
-- from Cathy Ferran -- The 2016-17 School Calendar has been updated. Days were added to make up for the "Snow Days" in February of this year and to abide by WA State laws. So, the last day of school is now Jun. 23. The OHS Class of 2017 graduation date
Investment Researcher Relocates to Orcas
-- from Paula Treneer -- Paula Treneer, hailing originally from Seattle, has recently re-located from Paris, France to Orcas Island, following a 35+ year financial career, which took her from Boston to Manhattan and the United Arab Emirates. Formerly a senior portfolio manager overseeing a multi-billion dollar commodity portfolio for
Fire Commission Schedules Meeting
Monday, March 20, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Agenda Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 March 20, 2017 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community Welcome and
Letter to Editor | Stay Engaged for Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen -- As many islanders are now aware, a process to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and a part of that is the update of the Eastsound Sub Area Plan, which includes the Eastsound Urban Growth Area. Under the State’s Growth Management Act the Eastsound Urban
We Have a Trump Island? And It’s For Sale?
-- from Seattle Refined -- You guys, this is not a drill. First of all, it kind of boggles the mind that this is the second island that is for sale in the Puget Sound (recall, Fawn Island.) But no, that's not the kicker. The name of the island, located
As Poetry Month Approaches, Share Your Writing on Orcas Issues
-- by Lin McNulty -- "Poetry is what happens when language becomes impossible." --Unknown National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Senior Center in March
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 pm and Open
OPALCO Fiber Project Kicks Off on San Juan
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Construction begins on Mar. 20 to install fiber optic cables along Cattle Point Road from Eagle Cove Drive all the way through San Juan National Historical Park to the major road re-alignment project south of Jackle’s Beach Lagoon. While OPALCO installs backbone infrastructure for the
Wave of Activities Happening at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano -- As we emerge from the gloom of winter, the Orcas Montessori School would like the island community to know what activities are emerging at the school this spring. Family Conversations, Open House for prospective families and our Spring Celebration and Auction. Starting Soon for Parents:
EDC Offers Workshop on Photography for Business
Wednesday, March 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Image quality is considered "very important" to 67 percent of consumers when making a purchase online. To turn browsers into buyers, business owners must show potential customers their products in the best possible light,
Orcas Seniors Will Explore Nearby Nature
Friday, March 24, 1 - 3 p.m., Meet at Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Come along with the Orcas Island Senior Center on guided explorations of local parks with Trillium Swanson. Our first outing will be a walk along the Crescent Beach Trail on
