Here’s a thought…
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.”
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Ranker: Senate Capital Budget Invests Historic Amount in Education, Community Programs
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- The Washington State Senate convenes for floor debate, March 23, 2017. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement following the passage of the Senate capital budget today: "Today the Senate passed a bipartisan capital budget that invests an historic amount
Salmonberry Celebrates Fun, Friendship at Upcoming Dinner
Saturday, April 8, 5 p.m., Inn at Ship Bay -- from Jen Edington -- We hope you can join us for an evening of Fun and Friendship as we Celebrate Salmonberry. Ticket price includes appetizers and two course dinner prepared by Chef Geddes Martin and a Hosted Wine Bar, followed
And The Winner Is…
This is it! The winner was far and away favored over the logo with the utensils when it was narrowed down to just those two. Thank you all for helping us decide on our new logo. We like it, too! Many thanks to all those who took the time
New Date for “La Traviata” at Orcas Center
Sunday, April 2, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s revival of "La Traviata" by Verdi streaming Live in HD on Sunday, Apr. 2 at 1 p.m.This event is re-scheduled due to technical flaws in the scheduled opera, "Idomeneo;" that opera
School Board Meeting Covers Pending Issues
-- by Ayn Gailey -- With more teachers and community members in attendance than usual, this month’s School Board meeting opened up with the following: Community Announcements The Orcas Middle School will be hosting their 38th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Apr. 7. There will be seatings at 5
Healing Arts Center Welcomes New Practitioner
-- from Sara Donnelly -- With over 35 years as a healthcare provider, Mara Williams, RN, MSN, ANP-BC is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and energetic healer, and author of "Nature’s Dirty Needle." Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Mara’s focus has been on integrative medicine and using the best from both Eastern
Elementary School Held First PBIS Parents’ Night
-- from Lorena Stankevich -- On Wednesday, Mar. 22 Orcas Island Elementary School held the first ever PBIS Parent night, thanks to a generous grant from the Orcas Island Education Foundation. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and is a program that has been happening at OIES for the
Vote for Friday Harbor for Best NW Small Town
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- USA Today asked a panel of local travel experts around the nation to nominate their favorite small towns in each of five American regions: the Northeast, South, Midwest, Northwest and Southwest. For the next four weeks, we need you to vote daily for
Larsen Fights to Save Consumer Protections for Internet Privacy
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘we need to continue fighting hard to ensure consumers are protected, our environment is protected, and the workplace is protected – my ‘no’ vote is an effort to keep that fight up’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement on S.J. Res
SAT Prep Classes Starting at the Funhouse
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 11 - May 4, 5:45-7 p.m., Funhouse -- from Emilie Gincig -- Is your child college-bound? Are they taking the May 7th SAT test? Don’t let them miss our SAT Test Prep Classes. Ryan Kennedy will be teaching kids how to approach the SAT, what to expect, and
Funhouse Commons Science Fair Results Are In
-- by Sam Gailey -- [metaslider id=51252] Have you ever wondered if you could make a rabbit jump over a fence, or if a hamster could generate electricity? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself if flubber is a liquid or solid? Has the topic of when humanity might die
OHS Students Will Present “The Tempest”
April 7 - 8, and April 13 - 14, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Black Box -- from Janet Brownell -- “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” On April 7 and 8, and April 13 and 14, the Orcas Island High
Major Update to County “Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos” Map
-- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County "Recorded Plats, Surveys, & Condos" map was first released in 2014 with very approximate and often erroneous locations of recorded documents. About a year ago, the San Juan County GIS team collaborated with the County Assessor's Office with a plan
Middle School Serving Up Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, April 7, Seating at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Kelly Carpenter -- The Orcas Middle School is readying their 38th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner. The event is Apr. 7, with two seatings: 5:00 & 6:30. Tickets are sold at the door or by middle
Tango Your Way into April
Monday, April 3, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Apr. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will offer another session of Tango with Stan and Kay Miller.
Participate in “Natural Hazard” Survey
-- from Dave Halloran -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management is working on a "Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." The goal of the plan is to identify ways to reduce the risk of injuries and damage to the island community from natural hazard disasters. We are kicking off
