Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Chamber Music Fest Presents Annual “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Thursday, December 8, 6 p..m., Rosario Mansion Music Room -- from Linda Slone -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is very pleased to present its annual “Leaves of Gold” concert on Thursday, December 8, at 6:00 PM. A Bach Celebration! will feature music by J.S. Bach, the composer Beethoven called
Local Democrats to Meet to Develop Priorities, Action Plans
Saturday, December 3, 11:30 a.m., Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor -- from David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- Local Democrats are invited to the special meeting of the San Juan County Democrats at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 3 in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley
Save the Date: Friends of Library Tea
Saturday, December 3, Noon - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson -- The annual Friends of the Library Tea will be held the first Saturday of December, December 3, from noon to three. Please plan to come and to let the Library or a member of the Friends’ Board
Celebrate Indian Island: 2016 Report to the Community
-- by Kelly Rose -- About 60 people attended the Kwiaht and Indian Island Marine Health Observatory annual report to the community on Nov 17th at the Orcas Center. The meeting began with a brief update and volunteer appreciation from Marcia deChadenedes, San Juan Islands National Monument Manager with the
Peace Island Offers Family Caregiver Support in Fireside Chat
Monday, November 21, 5 - 6 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, in conjunction with San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services, Mullis Community Senior Center and Peace Island Volunteers, invites family caregivers to participate in a Fireside Chat
Beginning String Classes Will Start Soon
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Calling all budding violinists, violists and cellists! Pamela Wright, Strings Director at Orcas Schools has a Beginning Strings class starting very soon. Interested students in 2nd to 4th grade can join a group that will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:05 p.m. right after
Sheriff’s Report | November 9 – 16, 2016
November 9, 2016 16-008443 Found Property 13:30:56 11/09/16 A Friday Harbor resident turned in an item that was mailed to her house. She attempted to send the item to the rightful owner but the item was mailed back to her address. I attempted to contact the rightful property owner with
EDC Presents Datapalooza
Friday, December 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their first-ever Datapalooza! event, two
Orcas Meets Fire Chief Candidates
-- from Tim Fuller -- The three finalists seeking to be the next fire chief of Orcas Fire and Rescue took part in a special public “meet and greet” this past Friday held at OIFR Station 21, moderated by Bryon Frenyea. Martin Fowler of Vashon, Jason Napier of Bellingham and
Fire Commission Agenda for Monday Meeting
-- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 November 21, 2016 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Schuh (for District Secretary Patricia Ayers), Acting Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community Welcome and Introductions
Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Ferry Traffic
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 23, and both westbound and eastbound Friday morning, Nov. 25. The route will operate on its regular schedule on Thursday, Nov. 24. On Wednesday,
Deer Harbor Bridge Update: Lots Going On
-- from John Van Lund -- The formwork must remain in place until the wing wall concrete achieves sufficient strength. Tentatively, we expect late night work during low tides during the following week – beginning Nov. 28th - for channel rock placement. We are still working on details for trucking
School Board to Meet on Tuesday
Tuesday, November 22, 5:30 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a Special School Board Meeting (Regular Monthly Meeting) TUESDAY, November 22, 2016 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library. ADJOURN to a CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - School Library Conference room. The
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Odd Fellows
Thursday, November 24, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 4:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall. Due to record-breaking attendance, we are again partnering with the Episcopal Church to
Friday is for Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 25, 7 - 9:30ish p.m., High School Gym -- from Susan Stoltz -- Thursday is for gratitude, friends and family; Friday is for Dodgeball. The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec District invite the whole community to an evening of Dodgeball at the High School Gym.
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Stranded Boaters
-- from Michael Welding -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued three cold, stranded boaters from a sand bar on the Skagit River on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The evening SAR Alert crew launched on a routine training flight at
