Here’s a thought…
“We must do democracy. That goes far beyond simply casting your vote. We must all actively champion the causes that ensure the common good.”
MARTIN LUTHER KING III
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
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
