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Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute
Sunday, February 12, 1 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jenny L. Atkinson -- (Photo by Sara Hysazu) Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12. The event is a community potluck, taking place that Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 4 - 5:30 pm, Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting Deer Harbor Fire Station #24, Public Meeting Room February 8, 2017, 4 - 5:30 p.m. 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meting. 2. Chair
Lopez Clinic Looks to Join with UW
-- from Lorrie Harrison -- UW Medicine and Catherine Washburn Medical Association (CWMA) have agreed to pursue a partnership to assure continued access to primary care at the Lopez Medical Clinic. In a January 27, 2017 letter to CWMA board president Marty Clark, Dr. Brian Goldstein, UW Medicine Chief Health
Fear of Bridges, Canals, Marinas Brings Full House to EPRC Meeting
-- from Paul Kamin -- What…a Bridge to Indian Island, a Marina in Fishing Bay and a “Grand Canal” between Crescent Beach and North Beach? The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee Meeting was packed Thursday afternoon with Orcas Islanders worried about Bridges and Canals. No such plans are on the
OPALCO Seeks Candidates for Board Election
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The 2017 OPALCO Board election cycle is now open and nominations for board candidates in District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands) are being accepted. At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, the new member Elections & Governance Committee was
Vege Potluck, Movie “Blackfish”
Sunday, February 5, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates 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. Everyone is
Ranker: Republican Education Plan Leaves 605,000 Students Behind
-- from WA Senate Communications -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, voiced strong opposition against the Republican proposal that reduces funding for more than half of our state's students, while significantly raising property taxes in numerous communities around the state. Sen. Ranker released this statement: "Students, parents, teachers and principals
2017 Ag Summit Seed and Scion Swap
February 10, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Camp Orkila Library -- from Katie Wilkins -- The San Juan County Ag Summit will be hosting a seed and scion swap on February 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Orkila Library on Orcas Island. The swap is free and open
Grease Sing-A-Long at Orcas Center
Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center will screen a sing-a-long version of the movie Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John on Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 pm. This 1978 musical romantic comedy film was directed by Randal Kleiser for Paramount Pictures.
High School Students’ Art Shown along with “Places and People”
-- from Orcas Center's Visual Arts Committee-- The public is invited to the opening reception at Orcas Center of its February exhibit. Island artists will display many different artistic expressions of "Places and People." In addition, AP art students from Corey Wiscomb’s high school class will be showing their work
National Theatre Revival of Amadeus: Music, Jealousy, Power
Thursday, February 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s stupendous revival of Amadeus comes to Orcas Center Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 pm. The National Theatre’s epic piece of musical theatre will be broadcast live from London. Treat yourself to Amadeus – it will
Letter to the Editor: School’s Vitality Depends on Rejecting Bond
--by April and Clyde Duke -- We had three children go through the Orcas public school system. Two graduated conventionally and one through the OASIS program. We want to support the ongoing viability of this important institution therefore we will be voting NO on the school bond measure. When our
Cancer Survivorship Group to Meet
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet Thursday February 9, 2017 in the Community Church Fireside Room at 5:00 pm. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group. If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, please come and join
Following ‘Holy Crap’ Moment, Larsen Introduces Legislation to Counter Politicization of NSC
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen, (WA-02) -- "For the sake of national security, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence must have a role on the National Security Council that is at least equal to that of political hires such as Steve Bannon."
Rock Out With First Responders
Saturday, February 11, 7:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Marla Johns -- On Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to attend what will hopefully be an annual event at the Random House. Join the community in this fun event to dance the night away side-by-side with
Library Foam Insulation Spraying Rescheduled
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- Rescheduled: spraying of foam insulation from February 13 to 15/16: building closure on the 13th and possibly longer. As part of the Orcas Island Library’s building expansion project, contractors will be spraying foam insulation beginning on Monday, February 13. They hope to complete the process
