Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Expect Delays for Olga Road Construction Through Moran
Starting week of January 11, 2016 for a period of about four weeks -- from Theresa Haynie, OPALCO -- OPALCO construction activities along Olga Road on Orcas Island, in the vicinity of the south boundary of Moran Park and the one-lane bridge, will limit traffic starting week of January 11, 2016 for a
High School Musicians Present Winter Concert
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=41033] The community is invited to the Orcas High School Winter Concert on Thursday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. at Orcas Center. The High School Strings, High School Band, and Orcas Youth Orchestra (combined Strings and
Sheriff Krebs to Greet Sunrise Volunteers
Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 a.m. at Island Skillet -- from Chris White for Orcas Lions Club-- Since the launch of the Orcas Island Lions Club Sunrise Volunteers, we have enjoyed speakers Lance Evans of The Orcas Chamber, Mik Preysz, Fire Chief of Orcas Fire and Rescue, Pete Moe from
Toxic Creosote Removal in Progress in Local Waters
-- from Tina Whitman, Friends of the San Juans -- Removal of toxic creosote structures from the waters of the county will start January 13 and the barge-based work is expected to take about ten days. Numerous unnecessary or derelict creosote pilings, docks and boathouses will be removed, through a partnership effort
Marine Mammal Stranding: How to Respond
Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from The SeaDoc Society -- Dr. Martin Haulena, the Staff Veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre will speak on Marine Mammal Stranding and Rehabilitation at 7pm on January 12, 2016. The lecture is free. The Vancouver Aquarium’s
County Council to Hold Retreat
Friday, Jan 15, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at County Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor -- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk-- The San Juan County Council will hold a Special Meeting for the purposes of an all-day retreat on Friday, Jan. 15. The purpose of
Rock Island Open Meeting to Be on Orcas in January
Wednesday, January 13, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Rock Island Orcas Office -- from Rock Island Communications -- Monthly open meetings continue; Orcas Island in January We started hosting monthly fiber meet-ups last September to open up a longer format, face-to-face dialog with the community about our project. Meetings will rotate
Cancer Survivorship Monthly Meeting
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Meeting will meet on Thursday, January 14th in the Fireside Room at the Community Church from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Our focus is celebrating your victories, small and large, and listening to your stories and concerns. We all want to be overcomers in
No Birthday Presents. Books!
-- by Lin McNulty -- Avid reader Trinity Wood is about to celebrate her 12th birthday on January 31. This year she has decided to forego gifts and is instead asking for friends and family to make a donation to the Orcas Island Public Library in her name. Trinity has read every
See “The Next Chapter” Unfold at Public Library
Tuesday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. -- from Phil Heikkinen, Library Director -- Library Expansion Project design as of Nov. 2015, come see latest revisions on Tuesday, Jan. 12 Meet with the HKP architects and see the latest plans and
Chamber Music Festival Welcomes 2016 with Salon Concert!
Saturday, January 16 11 a.m., Call to reserve -- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- What better way to begin the New Year than with music! World renowned violinist Martin Chalifour and acclaimed Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen will perform a Salon Concert on Orcas Island Saturday, January 16. The daytime concert will take place
Center Works Studio Holds Open House
Saturday January 9, 9:30am - 4pm at Center Works Studio on "A" Street -- from Anne Marie Schultz-- Start your year off right by dropping by the studio this coming Saturday to treat your self to a free class, nibble on food, meet our new teachers (Eric Underwood-pilates, Suzy Fraiser-Gyrotonic,
Orcas Center’s 2016 January – August Season
-- from Artha Kass -- Orcas Center’s 2016 January - August Season holds a wide variety of local performances, touring artists and streaming masterpieces from New York, London and Moscow. A few highlights include: the fourth Enchanted Forest Cabaret with escapades on The Transylvania Express'O; Island Aerial Acrobatics; TEDx Orcas; the Hawaiian group
Council to Hold Special Meetings on Proposed Shoreline Regs
-- from San Juan County Development and Planning-- San Juan County Council is expanding public participation in the Shoreline Master Plan update and will host a presentation on the current draft ordinance. A question and answer period will follow each presentation. County Council and staff will be in attendance. Tuesday,
Inslee Announces Public Health Initiative to Curb Gun Crime and Suicide
-- from Lisa Harper, State of Washington -- Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order that launches a statewide public health initiative to reduce and prevent gun-related fatalities and injuries. The order uses the same data-driven approach that has significantly reduced motor vehicle deaths over the past two decades. The
Master Gardener Foundation Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Orcas Grange Pre-Order Now for Best Selection -- from Master Gardener Jane Wentworth -- Happy New Year! It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. The sale is scheduled for March 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, on San Juan,
