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
Parents and Youth Coaches: Learn Ways to Support, Encourage Young Athletes
Friday & Saturday, March 4 - 5, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Justin Paulsen -- The Orcas Island Booster Club is pleased to bring two specialized Positive Coaching Alliance training sessions to Orcas Island on March 4 and 5. Each session will be at the Eastsound Fire Hall and will
Mark Your Calendars: MAG’S 19th Annual Concert
Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m., Orcas School Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- It is the biggest music concert on Orcas Island, it happens just once a year, and all the proceeds support the music program at the Orcas Public Schools. So please mark your calendars for “100
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks to Emmanuel
-- from Arron Redford, Senior Center Manager & Didier Gincig, Hearts and Hands Coordinator -- Thank you to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church for their generous donation to the Orcas Island Senior Center and to the Hearts and Hands Program. With this kind of support from our community, the Senior Center is able to continue to provide
Sail Orcas Fundraiser to Feature Voyage Around Cape Horn
Saturday February 27, 7 p.m., West Sound Community Hall Fundraiser for Sail Orcas -- from Gwyneth Burrell -- Phootgrapher Mike Powell Presentation of his Sailing Trip around Cape Horn to Antarctica and Patagonia Saturday February 27th at the West Sound Community Hall 7:00 pm Donation at the door Link to
‘Drop Out on Orcas’ Brings Poets and Open Mic to Mia’s
Sunday, Feb. 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Mia's Cafe -- from Jennifer Brennock -- Rose Swartz Mia’s Cafe in Eastsound will host a Drop Out poetry reading and open mic on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Featured artist Rose Swartz will be coming
TEDx Orcas Island Adds Four More Presenters
Saturday, March 5, Orcas Center -- from Gretchen Krampf -- TEDx Orcas Island is bringing fourteen incredible Speakers and Musicians to the Orcas Center Stage on March 5th. Athletes, musicians, lawyers and tribal leaders will bring their perspectives on our theme, “Best of Both Worlds.” Martellus Bennett Chicago Bear tight end Martellus
Guest Opinion: Where Has OPALCO’s Credibility Gone?
-- by Tom Owens -- When I came here some 22 years ago, OPALCO was widely viewed as a vital and credible part of our community. OPALCO was supplying their electricity without a lot of fan fare. The Board was made up of long time members who easily got re-elected
Last Alarm for Fire Chief Steve Marler; Loud Shirts and a Potluck
Memorial: Saturday, February 27, Noon - 4 p.m., at Station 31 Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor -- from Sheila Harley, SJC Fire District 3 -- It is with deepest sorrow that we at San Juan District 3 Fire Department inform you of the passing of our beloved Fire Chief,
The Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation in Seattle for Capital Campaign
-- from The Concerto Project -- Mount Baker Farm has facilities already in place to start up the Concerto Project's two-year residential program. The Concerto Project, an Orcas Island nonprofit with the mission “to provide young adults on the autism spectrum with the vocational, social, and practical skills
Who Is Bernie Sanders and Why is He Running for President?
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator and candidate for U.S. President On Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound, supporters of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign will host an event, free and open to the public, called “Who Is Bernie
Artists Invited to Submit ‘Natural World’ Media for March Exhibit
-- from Ann Jones -- Local visual artists are invited to submit their work to the next Orcas Center Gallery Show which will take place in both the Lobby and the Madrona Room. Organized by the Visual Arts Committee, this exhibit will showcase nature ‘The Natural World: Land, Sea and
Sheriff’s Report: February 10 – 16, 2016
February 10, 2016 16-000660 Citizen Dispute 07:40:55 02/10/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a citizen dispute. The reporting party was upset with an eviction notice that he received and thought that his landlord went into his room. 16-000661 Recovered Stolen Property 08:04:20 02/10/16 Deputy took a
Chekhov Siblings Resurrected, Outrageously, in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
-- a review by Margie Doyle -- Cassandra (Lesley Liddle) warns Nina (Adia Dolan), Masha (Luann Pamatian), and Spike (Chris Dalla Santa) What does it say about a play when the pinnacle of hilarity among dozens of riotously funny scenes is when two competitive sisters dissolve in each
Sheriff Answers Criticism in OPALCO Employee’s Assault
-- by Courtney Oldwyn for the San Juan Journal -- Assaulted at gun point in the middle of the night in his home on Orcas island last week, Josh Mayson and his family are still reeling over the fact that a sheriff’s deputy didn’t arrive to investigate until 8:30 a.m.
Bookworms: Bust Out of Your Winter Cocoons
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10AM to 2PM at the Public School Cafeteria -- from Leif for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Call this edition of the February event our “Massive, End-of-Winter & Pretty-much-Spring-already” Book Sale. No more cuddling up in front of the fire, the North winds
SJ Council to Hold Special Meeting with National Representatives’ Staff
-- from Sue Kollett for the San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting for the purpose of meeting with staff of our federal representatives: Joseph Downes, Ann Seabott and Thomas Boucher. The meeting will be held on
