Here’s a thought…
“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty.”
JESSICA MITFORD
International Women’s Day Comes to Orcas, March 8
-- from Michele Bane -- The Policial Action and Civic Engagement (PACE) Action Team of the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) presents a community-wide celebration of women on March 8, 2017, in honor of International Women's Day. We welcome the island's participation in a variety of events: From 3:00-5:00 PM, San Juan
It Might Take Two to Tango, But All Invited to Learn
Monday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Mar. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be offering Tango and are honored to have Stan and
Eastsound Planners Hear from Public Works, Visioners, and Waterfront Developers
Thursday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, following the Approval of Minutes (for February 2017- sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/11497) and public comments, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will consider: 1. SJCDPW update – Colin Huntemer; (30 minutes) Prune Alley Update Madrona
You Can Put Your Faith in That
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- All day long we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista, getting up on the wrong side of the bed - each of us are continually
Funhouse Mentor Program Fun, Rewarding
-- from Sarah McKay -- Haley Winchell first heard about the Funhouse Mentor Program through word of mouth, and was immediately intrigued at the prospect of being a mentor. As she explained, “I’ve always wanted to volunteer in a program like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, but never was in one
Governor Spotlights Threats to Washington’s Economy and Natural Resources from Invasive Species
-- from Susan Zemek, Office of the Governor -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee declared the week of Feb. 26 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington State, noting that invasive species cost the United States more than $137 billion annually in crop damage, loss of fish, and damage to
Deer Harbor Bridge Almost a Done Deal
-- from John Van Lund -- No newsletter this week. Minor cleanup will take place next week followed by hydroseeding and mailbox installation. A flyer and agenda for the ribbon cutting for 2:00 PM Tuesday March 7th will be sent out next week. There will not be a reception in
Sheriff’s Report | February 15 – 21, 2017
February 15, 2017 17-000853 Welfare Check 06:03:39 02/15/17 A Deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence on for a firearms complaint. It was determined a woman pointed a loaded gun at her ex-husband. The Deputy took the perpetrator into custody for a mental health evaluation. An investigation is being conducted
Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir with Stephen Newby
Saturday - Sunday, March 4 - 5, Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- This March, islanders are invited to join a weekend to sing with the Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir, led by returning composer/conductor Dr. Stephen Newby of Seattle Pacific University. “The last time Dr. Newby visited,
Memorial Service Set for Mike Schifsky
Saturday, March 4, Noon - 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Marcia Spees -- A memorial service to honor the life of Mike Schifsky will be held Saturday, Mar. 4 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Noon to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Mike passed away on Friday,
Music in Every Student’s Reach on Orcas
Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m., Old School Gym -- from Sharon Ho for the Music Advocacy Group -- An afternoon of music from the community, for the community, to benefit the school music program Every first Sunday of March, for twenty straight years, there has been an Orcas
Orcas Center Spamalot Production Gets Ready for Opening Night
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18 & 23 - 25, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center --- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=50318] In what promises to be an irreverent, extraordinarily funny production at Orcas Center, Monty Python's Spamalot is nearing the last weeks of rehearsal before unfolding before an audience on
State Commerce Dept. Awards Grant to Economic Development Council
-- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the award of a Washington State Department of Commerce Work Start grant for a county-wide Marine Trades Education program, which will be run in partnership with Commerce, San Juan County, the Town of
ORS/The Exchange To Sponsor February Swap Meet
Sunday, February 26, 11 am - 4 pm, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Pete Moe -- On Sunday, February 26 Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) will host a community Swap Meet at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The “Phoenix Rising” Swap Meet will be open from 11 am to 4
Looking For the Bright Side
-- by Lin McNulty -- Anna Bratney sent Orcas Issues this photo of a February rainbow over Eastsound. On Wednesday morning, when parts of the island were socked in, when higher elevations had snow, when the pace of government seems difficult to keep up with, we consider this rainbow to
Senator Ranker Meets with the Orcas Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Senator Kevin Ranker addresses the gathering at Orcas Center on Sunday afternoon Senator Kevin Ranker advocated "Hope and Action" to over 235 people at the Orcas Center on Sunday afternoon. The event drew county residents from Lopez, Shaw and San Juan Islands to
