Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
You, Too, Can Uke at Upcoming Uke-a-palooza
Saturday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Uke-a-palooza is a festival of all things ukulele! An extravaganza of local musicians, young and old, will be performing. We need a few good Ukes! If you are a Ukulele player we want you. Don’t play? Come and listen and
Evening Training Sessions for Prospective Coaches
-- from Justin Paulson -- Reminder for all parents and anyone interested in coaching at any level: The Orcas Island Booster Club is presenting two Positive Coaching Alliance training sessions on March 4 and 5. Each session will be at the Eastsound Fire Hall and will feature Pizza and beverages
Memories. Memories. Learn How to Retain Memories
Saturday, March 5, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Orcas Island Senior Center is offering an informative presentation about Memory Improvement, Saturday, March 5 (10:00-11:30 a.m.) with Mary Gould, Executive Director of Lighthouse Memory Care in Anacortes. The presentation will offer tips and tricks to help seniors retain
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
Thursday March 10 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church -- by Carol Kulminski -- We are all about celebrating , so let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a week early. Munch on green cookies, green celery, green grapes, and share your life with others that support you and understand
What About That Hole in the Samish Hull?
-- by Lin McNulty -- WSF ferry Samish pictured during initial construction. The 144-car ferry Samish was christened less than a year ago, on May 20, 2015, and introduced on the San Juan Islands routes on June 15 of that year. On February 26, 2016, just eight months after
SAT Prep Classes Coming to Funhouse for College-bound Students
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Funhouse, beginning March 22 -- from Rebecca DeMeritt -- Is your son or daughter college-bound? Are they taking the May 7 SAT test? The Funhouse is offering SAT Test Prep Classes starting in March. Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 at
Walk Dolphin Bay Road with Rick Hughes
Thursday March 3, 10 a.m., Dolphin Bay Rd near Rain Tree Lane -- from Sue Kollet -- San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes and Public Works Director Brian Vincent will be walking the section of Dolphin Bay Road scheduled to be Chipsealed this spring. This is an opportunity to discuss
Eastsound Planning Review Committee To Hold Public Meeting
Thursday, March 3, from 3 to 5 p.m at the Eastsound Fire Hall At the regular meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) Co-chair Greg Ayers will introduce two new EPRC Members – Dan Vekved and Jeff Otis. EPRC member Ken Katz resigned last month. Following a public comment
Auditions: Is It Your Turn to Step On-Stage?
Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. -- from Aaimee Johnson, 2016 PlayFest Producer -- Brian Richard and Chelsea Dean in 2013 play, Adverse Possession written by Bill Westlake. Staff photo. It’s time to start thinking about the 2016 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The eleventh annual PlayFest for the
Kaleidoscope Staff Nationally Recognized
-- from Vala Ross -- Kami Griffin (left) and Vala Ross. Vala Ross and Kami Griffin of Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center in Eastsound have been awarded a national Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, DC in recognition of outstanding work with
Workshop to Explore Emerging Biofuel Options for San Juan Forests
Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 12-5 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Cailin Mackenzie -- Join us to learn about ways to improve your forest’s health and use low value wood! Register today: sanjuans-biofuels.eventbrite.com. Often there are significant byproducts from forest management and restoration treatments that amount to slash and other woody
News from Hughes: Ferries, the Shorelines, the Internet and Streetlights
Council Member Rick Hughes -- by Margie Doyle, updated March 2 at 4 p.m. -- Ferries and the Reservation System After several reservation schedule changes floated at public meetings last fall, Hughes says the state ferry system (WSF) now is considering the following changes: two-hour reservation cutoff instead
“Your Money” Monday Sessions to Resume
Michael Kulper will once again offer sessions on all aspects of managing money - budgeting it, saving it, spending it, and investing it. Kulper is a retired college professor, having taught financial accounting and managerial accounting, which were required courses for undergraduate business students The monthly sessions will be held
Time to Tango
Monday, March 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Start the New Year off right by learning to dance which is good for your health, well being and ability to relate to others. Come out an enjoy yourself while learning or improving your knowledge of dance. Local
OICMF Spotlights Musician-in-Residence with Focus on Cello
-- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- A new month will bring a new Musician-in-Residence for string students. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is pleased to welcome Ruth Boden, Associate Professor of Cello and Bass at Washington State University, to our Music Education program. She will coach elementary, middle school
Our Representatives Report | Ranker: Budget Fails to Address Critical Needs
-- from Rick Manugian, Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today [February 26, 2016] following the Senate’s passage of the 2016 supplemental operating budget. “Traditional bipartisan negotiations on the budget were suspended last week, when the tally was still in the red, so
