Here’s a thought…
“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
Early Music Festival to Feature Flute, Keyboard
Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Henry Lebedinsky Virtuoso duos from the last half of the 18th century reflect the changing musical currents of Mozart's lifetime and explore a new relationship between the increasingly popular fortepiano and the flute in Fortepiano
County to Test Election Equipment; Public Invited
Wednesday, April 6, 10:45 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary is scheduled for April 6th at 10:45 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a
This ‘Butterfly’ Has Wings
Sunday, April 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Madama Butterfly Anthony Minghella's breathtaking production of Puccini’s masterpiece Madame Butterfly has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 2006 and we are excited to stream it live to Orcas Center on Sunday,
Letter to Editor: Lions Easter Egg Hunt Thank Yous
-- from Don Webster -- On Saturday morning, approximately 130 children and their families participated in the Orcas Island Lions Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. After a few comments and instructions from Mr. Cottontail, the children were off and made quick work at recovering 800+ plastic
County Auditor Explains Those Ballot Signatures
The third 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.) -- from Milene Henley -- Ever thought about that signature on the back
It’s Official: J54 is Male
J54 has been confirmed male based on recent photographs taken by local Naturalists. -- from Center for Whale Research -- J54 confirmed male- Photo by Heather Macintyre We have suspected that J54 is a male for several months but have been unable to get a conclusive photograph of
Council Schedule / Agenda for Week
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Mar 28, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL TUESDAY MEETING Mar 29, 2016 - Tuesday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street,
Salsa Lessons with a Surprise Guest
Monday, April 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, April 4, from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be offering a class in Salsa with guest teacher Katie Wilkens
Celebrate Volunteering in the San Juans by Volunteering
Come out and Play for Earth Day! -- from Barbara Marrett/San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau -- Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Spend a day or more giving back to the Islands’ natural places we all love during April & May. Work with your neighbors to maintain trails
Maurine Talks Books | Books About Books
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- If there is a favorite avocation of mine, it is discovering titles that I have not yet read, have forgotten about, or never heard of: that is the reason I hang out in bookstores and libraries so much. The fabulous (and my former SPL co-worker)
Shakespeare Festival Schedule
Tuesday, March 29: Black & White Night (doors open at 5:00 pm; event 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ Random Howse) Formal readings & music. Thai dinner available for purchase. $10 admission; tickets @ Chamber of Commerce or at door Wednesday, March 30: Festive Feast (6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Odd
Orcas, San Juan County Democratic Presidential Caucus Results
-- from David Turnoy -- [metaslider id=42659] More than 700 people participated in the presidential primary for the Democrats Saturday on Orcas Island, and just over 2,000 participated countywide. Here on Orcas, Bernie Sanders received 569 votes out of 733 cast, or 78%. Hillary Clinton received 164 votes or 22%.
Science is Alive and Well on Orcas, and in Students’ Imaginations
-- by Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id=42666] "Where do rocks come from?" was a question from a toddler as she was entering the Science Fair on Saturday afternoon. Her question was not answered by any of the exhibits inside the Funhouse. Perhaps she will still have this same question, and her answer,
Letter to Editor: Seems I Voted in Caucus Today
-- from Jane Alden -- Today was my second experience with caucusing. I remember nothing about the first one, eight years ago, except that there was a room full of people. Today there was an even smaller room, full of an even greater number of people. I will probably not
Larsen Leads Efforts To Invest In Pacific Salmon Recovery
-- from ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today [March 24 2016] led the call for a minimum of $65 million to support the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, a critical source of investment for salmon habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest. In a letter to House appropriators, Larsen and
Historical Museum Looking for Docents
Saturday, April 2, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Crow Valley School Museum -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you love our local history museum and like to meet people, please consider becoming a Docent for the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Most Docents are scheduled for a 2-1/2 hour shift once a week.
