Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Crowdfunding Can Work for You — Workshop offered by County EDC
Monday, Feb. 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 at San Juan Island Public Library, Friday Harbor -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC)-- Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure
Sheriff Shares Condolences to SJ Fire Chief’s Family
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- San Juan Island Fire Chief Steve Marler in an undated photo. We at the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office would like to send out our condolences to the family of Chief Steve Marler and to his extended family and co-workers at the San
Navigating the System to Foster a Child
-- by Lin McNulty -- A combination of curiosity, care, and concern brought approximately 25-30 islanders to the Eastsound Fire Station on a windy Wednesday night to learn how to become a foster parent. Christina Urtasun, Recruiter Liaison from Fostering Together, an organization dedicated to finding and supporting foster families in
Poets Teaching Poets: Words and the Imagination
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 1-3 p.m. Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- The French poet Mallarmé wrote: “It isn’t with ideas but with words that one makes a poem.” In this 4-week series, we will read, discuss and write poetry. Each week we will sample poems from a
Ranker Introduces Oil Spill-Job Protection Bill
-- from Rick Manugian for the Senate Democrats -- CAPTION: Sen. Kevin Ranker testifies during a committee hearing on Senate Bill 6418, his legislation to update and improve protections from oil spills. A major oil protection bill introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, would establish economic safeguards
County Re-opens Public Pathway
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Gate on Prune Alley allows the public to pass through the county-owned lot to North Beach Road Earlier this month, County Councilmember Rick Hughes expressed the feeling of many islanders: "I'm so excited to have the parcel officially opened to the public!
Thursday Ferry Alert: Early Morning Sailings Canceled
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF)-- The 6:10 am interisland sailing from Friday Harbor has been cancelled due to a shortage of Coast Guard documented crew. This will also cancel the 7:00 am sailing from Shaw. Interisland service will resume with the 7:20am sailing from Orcas to Friday Harbor.
Film Festival Brings Return Engagement of Free to Rock
Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., The Sea View Theatre -- from Donna Laslo / Jared Lovejoy, OIFF -- We are still basking in the success and fun we all had from our recent Orcas Island Film Festival 2015. Five of our films from this year are nominated for Academy Awards. One of
Letter to the Editor: Warm Hearts on a Cold Winter Day
-- by Heidi Lindberg-- I need to thank the people publicly who came out of nowhere to help me, on a very cold damp day, when my usually trusty 38-year-old car stopped as I was backing into a parking space right in the main part of town. While I was
Board Workshop: Work to Your Full Potential
Boards in Gear: Unlocking Board Practice to Help You Achieve Your Mission Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 1-5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Hilary Canty, OICF -- This interactive, hands-on workshop will cover board responsibilities, operations, development, fundraising, and advocacy. It is based on the Boards in Gear resources developed in partnership with some
Letter to the Editor: Citizens Review Orcas Park & Rec Levy
-- from the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioners -- Dear Orcas Island Citizens, We, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD), take the stewardship of public funds as a critical component of our job as elected officials. As part of assuring the voters that
Grief Support to Start at Peace Island Medical Center
Monday, Feb. 1 and every other week through April 11, 2 - 3:15 p.m., at Peace Island Medical Center, Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi -- A six-week grief support group for those healing the loss of a loved one begins Monday, Feb. 1 and runs every other week through April
Turandot to Stream at Orcas Center
Sunday, January 31,1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Turandot Puccini's final opera, Turandot, which is one of the most spectacular productions in the Met repertory, returns to the Live in HD series streaming to Orcas Center on Sunday, January 31 at 1:00 pm. Swedish dramatic
A Great Time at Historical Society Annual Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle, all photos by Margot Shaw -- [metaslider id=41367] Indeed, "Orcas History Lives Here" as the lively annual meeting demonstrated last Saturday, Jan. 23. The Orcas Ilsand Historical Society celebrated its 65th year and its 60th anniversary of the pioneer cabin buildings relocation to Eastsound. Museum Curator
Petition to Preserve, Not Pave, Dolphin Bay Road
-- from Timothy P. Blanchard, et. al -- I've started the petition "Save Dolphin Bay Road" with other concerned islanders. We need your help to get it off the ground. Will you take 30 seconds to sign a petition right now? Here's the link: savedolphinbayroad.org. Please pass it on and ask
Letter to Editor: When Friends Come Forward
-- from David Adrian -- Recently, when I learned of the death of my father in Florida, I knew I would not be financially able to fly down there to attend his services. I was totally blown away when fellow patrons at The Lower Tavern kicked in and presented me
