Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Candidates Forum at San Juan Grange
Wednesday, September 21, 5 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 will host a San Juan County Council Candidates Forum on Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 5 p.m. at the Grange Hall (152 1st St, Friday Harbor). The public is welcome and
Auditions for Spamalot Coming Up in October
Saturday, October 1 - Sunday, October 2, 1 - 4 p.m., Madrona Room - by appointment -- from Susannah Weaver -- Orcas Center will hold auditions for the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot. Spamalot ran for almost 1,600 performances on Broadway and won 27 awards including “Best Musical ” in
San Juan County Democrats Endorse Candidates
-- from David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats are pleased to announce that at its special endorsement meeting on September 10 in Friday Harbor, it voted to endorse various candidates and ballot measures in the Washington State general election on November 8, 2016.
Fire Risk Status is Now “Medium”
-- from Robert Low, SJC Fire Marshal -- Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has been reduced to “MEDIUM." However, burning is still limited to recreational fires only.
Support Wa Fed Food Drive
September 12 - 30 -- from Alenna Garcia -- Join Washington Federal in fighting hunger in our community and support our non-perishable food drive for our local food bank. Drop off donations at Washington Federal. Food and monetary donations accepted.
Raucous and Edgy Burlesque Hit from London to Orcas Center
Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- NT Live’s Three Penny Opera streams live to Orcas Center Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 pm. Mack the Knife is back in town. A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical will be broadcast live
Learn About New, Unusual Plants
Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- On Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m. at Orcas Center, Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken of Far Reaches Farm will be giving a talk about "New and Unusual Plants from Around the World." One of the largest collection of uncommon ornamental plants in
A Perfect Blend: Wine Blending Workshop
Sunday, September 18, 4 - 6 p.m., Madrona Room -- from Susannah Weaver -- Great wine. Great people. Great cause. Join us for a Wine Blending Workshop on Sunday, September 18 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. The workshop will be led by Sommelier, Jocelyn
No More Breeding of Captive Orca in California
-- from Reuters -- California will no longer allow the breeding of captive killer whales such as those used in SeaWorld's famous "Shamu" shows under a measure signed on Tuesday by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. The move comes months after the embattled entertainment company pledged to stop breeding orcas, or
Odlin County Park Celebrates 90th Year with Free Camping
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- Join San Juan County Parks for a night of free camping on September 24 and commemorate the 90th anniversary of Odlin County Park. An Act of Congress granted the land to the County for "recreational and public park purposes" in 1926. The Parks Department wants to thank
BBQ and Skate Party This Friday
Friday, September 16, 4:15 - 8 p.m., Orcas Elementary -- from Diane E. Boerstler -- The whole community is welcome at a Free BBQ (4:15 - 5 p.m.) and Skate Party( 6 - 8 p.m.) on Friday at Orcas Elementary School. All funds raised go to the Orcas Island Community PTSA to enhance
DH Plan Review Committee to Meet
Thursday, September 14, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Wes Heinmiller -- Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee PUBLIC MEETING DEER HARBOR FIRE STATION #24 PUBLIC MEETING ROOM SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting. 2.
Runaway Hit From Broadway Streams at Orcas Center
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Uproarious laughter! Where? NT Encore’s One Man, Two Guvnors returns to Orcas Center Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. If you’ve not yet experienced great theatre streaming from London to Orcas Center this is your opportunity for a
LWV SJs to Host Meeting on Moderating
Monday, Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Public Library -- by Clare Kelm for the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans is pleased to bring Diane Berreth, professional moderator and facilitator, from
Guest Opinion: Include School Music Programs’ Success in Phase III Bond
-- by Jim Shaffer-Bauck -- It's time to complete the second half of the school music building program. I vividly recall the valiant first effort of a string performance at a MAG concert years ago, and I marvel at the remarkable achievements since. Our school groups have performed extraordinarily well
Countdown Begins for This Year’s Film Fest
-- from Donna Laslo -- The Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) producers are in full gear getting the island ready for another fantastic weekend of films on October 7 - 10. Jared Lovejoy & Donna Laslo are thrilled to spearhead the festival once again along with Carl Spence, chief curator
