Here’s a thought…
“Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship’s captain has to avoid a shipwreck.”
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It’s Going to be a Whale of a Show
Saturday, September 24, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- It is time for the annual Orcas all-kid talent show, Whale of a Show on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center. Directed by Didier Gincig and crew, this annual event is an opportunity to see
Sheriff’s Report | September 7 – 12, 2016
September 7, 2016 16-006746 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 00:40:54 09/07/16 The reporting deputy was dispatched to a Suspicious Circumstance in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and made contact with the involved parties. One subject was transported to Peace Island Medical Center for a mental health evaluation. 16-006752 Found Property
Public Hears School Bond Proposals, Asks Questions
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the Sept. 13 community meeting regarding the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Phase III bond proposal, Superintendent Eric Webb, project manager Liz LeRoy and OISD Board President Tony Ghazel, reviewed the updated draft proposal for a new bond, first presented to the public on
Heritage Harvest Feast to Benefit Historical Museums
-- from Carol Kulminski -- On Saturday, September 24th, you do not want to miss an evening of fine dining and good cheer at Red Rabbit Farm. Bowls and platters are filled with the best Farm to Table items from the bounty of the Fall harvest. One long table is
Fire Commissioners to Meet on Monday
Monday, September 19, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 September 19, 2016, 5:30 PM Commissioners Barbara Bedell (Chair) and Wesley Heinmiller, District Secretary Patricia Ayers, Acting Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community Welcome
Habitat Truck Returns for Donations
Monday, Sept. 26 at Island Market, Eastsound -- from Jim Duffield-- Fall is nearly here and it's time to start putting things away, but the garage is already packed. Pete Moe, Executive Director of Orcas Recycling Services, recommends you consider donating items to the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck.
Library Officials to Speak to Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, September 23, 7 a.m., The Skillet --from Dr. Chris White -- Tom Fiscus of the Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees and Phil Heikkinen, Library Director, have accepted the Orcas Island Lions Club invitation to speak at the Sunrise Breakfast on September 23 at 7 a.m. As most of
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
