Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Two Dances, One Night
Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Bill Gincig -- There will be two dances on one night at Random Howse on May 14. The evening will begin with the big band sounds of Orcatrazz from 7:30 to 9:30 followed by an evening of Latin Music with DJ
Sheriff’s Report | April 27 – May 3, 2016
April 27, 2016 16-002399 Theft 09:42:53 04/27/16 Deputies responded to an Eastsound residence reference a theft. When deputies arrived it was determined the matter involved a landlord tenant matter. No further action was taken. 16-002411 Domestic Dispute or Assault 18:21:22 04/27/16 Orcas Deputies responded to an Eastsound residence in regards
Cruise Into History Will Feature Smuggler’s Blues
Sunday, May 15, 12:30 p.m., Orcas Landing -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Prosper Graignic Ace. If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of olde that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb
Kaya Osborn Senior Art Project at Compass Health Open House
Friday, May 6, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 1286 Mt. Baker Road Suite B-206 -- from Marla Y. Johns, of Compass Health -- You may be surprised to learn, one in five adults experiences a mental health problem in any given year and one in 17 adults lives with mental illness
Catch PlayFest’s Local Authors, Actors and Directors at Their Best
Friday-Sunday, May 6 - 8, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson -- "Never Coming Back" by Cali Bagby The Actors Theater of Orcas Island/s 11th Annual PlayFest opens Friday, April 29 on The Grange stage. The following seven short plays will be brought to life—the culmination
Library Stories Contest — Deadline Extended to May 31
-- from Martin Arnold of the Orcas Public Library -- In celebration of the upcoming expansion of the Orcas Island Library, we want your “Library Stories” in any medium: Written — essay, poem, one-act play (maximum 500 words) Illustrated — drawing, painting, photograph, print, sculpture (maximum 22” x 28”) Performed
Ranker Announces Agreement to Save Alcoa Italco Plant
-- from Rick Manugian -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement on the agreement that will keep the Intalco Works aluminum smelter open in Ferndale, preserving more than 400 family wage jobs that would have been lost if Alcoa had curtailed their operation. “I’m very happy to have
Maurine Talks Books | Books on Marriage
-- from Maurine Barnett -- Since getting married this past summer for the second time in my life, the subject of marriage has been on my mind a lot. I often wonder what marriage actually is: mostly a financial contract, a steady undying love, a deep, deep friendship, a caring of another
School Board Rebuffs First Draft of Parking MOU with County
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the regular Orcas Island School District Board meeting on April 28, the board took the unusual action of voting down a motion made to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County. The five-page MOU came after months of discussion among the County
Letter to Editor: Granny’s Attic Thank You
-- from Arron Redford -- Photo: Margot Shaw Thank you to everybody who made this sale a success. Orcas Island has such a rich treasure in its many remarkable elders and we are very grateful to have the support we need to continue offering them essential services. Thanks to
Inviting All Craftspeople
-- from Andrea Hendrick -- Orcas Center is inviting all craftspeople to exhibit their work in a big (and longer than usual) All Crafts Show from June 1 through July 13. Show your Jewelry, Ceramics, Glass, Wood, Textiles, Metal, Toys, etc. Bring in your work on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 a.m.
Auditor Explains Voting the Presidential Primary
The fifth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE. View third article HERE. View fourth article HERE.) Ballots for Washington’s May 24 Presidential Primary
Catch a Rockfish? Research Project Needs Your Help
-- from Russel Barsh, Kwiaht -- Researchers at the conservation laboratory Kwiaht are studying reproduction, growth and dispersal of Copper Rockfish around the south shores of Lopez Island. As part of the study, some recreational anglers are measuring and tagging Copper Rockfish bycatch before releasing them. The project is using
County Economic Council Features Noted Business Leaders at Annual Luncheon
Friday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, EDC -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for the 7th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks on Friday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The EDC’s annual economics luncheon explores recent
World Labyrinth Day Takes Steps Together for Peace
Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Church -- from Nancy Ayer -- Walk the Emmanuel Church labyrinth for peace on Saturday at 1 p.m. Thousands walk in a moving meditation for Peace on World Labyrinth Day. What do you call the journey of a thousand footsteps
OIFR Board to Hold Special Work Session
Thursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH AGENDA San Juan County Fire Protection District No. 2 Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners Date: May 5, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Public Meeting Room Fire Protection District #2,
