Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Our Representatives Report: Ranker Bill Would Give Epi-pen Protection
-- from Rick Manugian, Sen. Ranker's Office -- People at camps and other remote areas could gain access to epi-pens, under legislation heard [last] week by the Senate Health Care Committee. Epi-pens, or epinephrine autoinjectors, deliver a single dose of epinephrine or adrenalin to treat allergic reactions to prevent anaphylactic
Float at Odlin Park to Intermittently Close
Between mid-February through the end of March Important Public Notice -- from Christine Coray, Public Works -- The Boating Float at Odlin Park on Lopez Island may be closed for limited periods between mid February through the end of March for replacement of the existing float/gangway and relocation to a new
The Taxman Cometh to Help
Fridays, February 12 - April 15, by Appointment TAX SERVICE FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME TAXPAYERS -- from Jim Biddick -- Where: Orcas Senior Center When: Fridays, February 12 through April 15 Time: Appointments 9:00am through 4:00pm Cost: Free - but a donation of $5.00 is appreciated to cover program
LWV to Explore Island Resource Centers
Monday, February 8, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Margie Doyle, League of Women Voters -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “We’re Here when You Need Us” about our Island Resource Centers on Monday, February 8, 2016
Kwiaht Celebrates 10th Year; Featured at Food Co-op in February
-- from Russel Barsh -- February 18 is Kwiaht day at the Orcas Food Co-op! The Food Co-op’s second “3% Thursday” will benefit Kwiaht’s sustainable food programs, including documenting and preserving Orcas Island’s unusual, hardy, locally adapted heritage and seedling apple varieties for future generations of farmers and cider-makers. Kwiaht celebrates its tenth
Guest Opinion: We Are All Stakeholders of Dolphin Bay Road
-- by Ken Katz -- No one person owns our roads, libraries, schools and parks. These are for us to use now and preserve for future generations. We are all stakeholders of public assets in our community, the nation, and the world. All of us have different needs and wants
Sharon Abreu to Take “Climate Monologues” to LA
-- from Irthlingz -- Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz of Irthlingz In 2010 Sharon Abreu did the first performance of her new show, "The Climate Monologues," at The Orcas Grange. This March, Sharon will have the opportunity to bring "The Climate Monologues" to a wider audience as part
Council Meeting Schedule This Week
-- from Ingrid Gabriel -- SAN JUAN COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 1, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The SJC Council will be conducting a Public Hearing and deliberating on the Shoreline Master Program draft Ordinance. SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL
Wa Fed February Art from Maggie Sharkey
-- from Maggie Sharkey -- Maggie Sharkey will be displaying her paintings at the Washington Federal Bank in Eastsound during the month of February. Maggie has spent the past two years honing her technical skills and color understanding through classical training. Her show will include oils and pastel paintings of
Upcoming Orcas Currents Lecture: How Birds Fly
Sunday, February 7, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan, Orcas Currents -- Birds fly through our lives every day, so their flight might not seem extraordinary — until you recognize that it’s a marvel of mechanics that evolved over millions of years. With just over a century’s worth of powered
Intrigue, Sex and Betrayal Coming to Orcas Center
Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse′s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses streaming live to Orcas Center on Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 pm. This is the play that will hook you in to National
Agricultural Summit Registration Open
Friday - Saturday, February 12-13, Various SJI Locations -- from San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is back in 2016! This year it will take place in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13. Join fellow farmers, regional experts, local food
FilmFest Review: “Free to Rock”
-- by Paula Treneer, reprinted upon request -- OIFF Film Review: “Free to Rock”, a must-see documentary directed by Jim Brown: Orcas Island Film Festival brought a notable contribution to the genre of music documentaries with a preview showing of “Free to Rock”, directed by four-time Emmy Award winner Jim
Sheriff’s Report: January 20 – 26, 2016
January 20, 2016 16-000306 Found Property 08:33:10 01/20/16 A Lopez Island Deputy responded to a found bones report on 01/20/16. The origin of the bones is not yet known. The investigation continues. 16-000314 Court Order Violation 17:33:40 01/20/16 On 1-20-16 at 1733 hours a Deputy in Friday Harbor received a
“The Human Figure” at Orcas Center Art Show
-- from Pat Littlewood for the Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- February 3rd, Wednesday: submission of art works between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for the Orcas Center’s upcoming lobby show of “The Human Figure” and the Madrona Room show of On and Off the Wall. February 5th, Friday: Opening art
Guest Column: Orcas Women Leave Husbands En Masse
To Quilt! -- by Ed Sutton -- She left me! I'm HOME ALONE. Just me and the dogs. Now what? I don't even know how to cook. And that is only the half of it. There may be as many as 60 other older guys in the Orcas community that
