Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Meet Theresa Mayr, New Elementary Principal
-- by Cara Russell -- Theresa Mayr, Orcas Island School District Elementary Principal In the midst of the completion of the school bond remodel project and the elementary flood repair reconstruction, new Orcas Island Elementary Principal Theres Mayr just shrugged her shoulders like it was not a big
Guest Editorial: What the School Renovation Means to Farm to Cafeteria
-- by Madie Murray, F2C Coordinator-- I guess it would be more appropriate to say what it means to me! The amazing transformation of the entire public school campus is, by itself, awe-inspiring. But for me, what has occurred in the school cafeteria, old home ec and old science rooms
Chair Yoga Now Twice a Week
-- from Sara Dailey-Smith -- Chair Yoga at the Senior Center now twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting Sept 1, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. This gentle way of practicing yoga eases tensions
“Light and Shadow” Features Madill and Yeaman
Opening Reception Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. -- from Michael Yeaman -- Jan Madill and Michael Yeaman are the featured artists for the Orcas Center in September Jan Madill and Michael Yeaman will have an art show entitled “Light and Shadow” at the Orcas Center
Sign Up to Volunteer for Fall Park & Rec Programs
Pre-register now -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt for Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec is looking for sports coordinators, volunteers and coaches for soccer, flag football, running club, wrestling, basketball, and more for the upcoming fall season. If you enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of
SJC, EDC Launch San Juan Islands Made Branding Initiative
-- from Victoria Compton -- San Juan County government and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project, the creation of the San Juan Islands Made brand and seal. The San Juan Islands Made brand was established to help protect the
Waltz On, Waltz On
Monday, September 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Because of the huge success in August, we will once again be offering Waltz as our community dance class on September 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will review
The Eastsound Subarea Plan Update at the 11th Hour
-- by Margie Doyle -- After years of hashing out what the intention and goals of the Eastsound Subarea Plan (ESAP) was, and how well Orcas Island's only Urban Growth Area (UGA) has adhered to that vision, the County Planning Commission has now weighed in with its verdict. After two
Chamber Presents Big Bash BBQ
Sunday, September 6 from 12 pm to 3 pm, Village Green -- from Lance Evans -- Second Annual “End of Summer Celebration” The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its Second Annual “Big Bash BBQ” on the Eastsound Village Green. It all takes place on Sunday, September
Campfire Ban Lifted
CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED AT ALL SAN JUAN COUNTY PARKS CAMPGROUNDS -- from San Juan County Communications -- Due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, the burn ban has been lifted for all San Juan County Parks campgrounds. County Parks asks that the public exercise great care with all flammable items.
Doe Bay Thursdays to Benefit the Funhouse
-- from the Funhouse Commons -- Help us grow strong & healthy kids by "chowing for children" at Doe Bay Café every Thursday night during September in support of a new playground at the Funhouse Commons! Thanks to the generosity of donors at our annual Gala fundraiser this year and
We Did It! and Orcas School District Begins a New Era
-- by Margie Doyle -- This is the reality, not an architect's rendering -- the Orcas Schools campus. An Orcas Issues photo. The Orcas Community came out en masse to the ribbon cutting ceremonies of the 2012 Bond Reconstruction Project on Aug. 29, a rainy, blustery afternoon. But
Eagle Food Needed!
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -- Please feed me. Thank you Wolf Hollow has three young Bald Eagles in care right now and they will be with us for another couple of months until they are ready to release back into the wild.
District Reaches Contracts with Both School Unions
New Faces at School include Teachers -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island School District Superintendent Eric Webb announced at the monthly school board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, "I'm very happy to report we have a tentative agreement with Orcas Island Education and Public School Employees Unions," after spending
Eth-Noh-Tec at the Sunday Concert on the Green
-- from Eth-Noh-Tec -- Look for Eth-Noh-Tec storytellers at the Stage on the Green this Sunday, then at National Storytelling Festivals in Utah and Tennessee! The world of Asia is not too far away! The last "Sunday Concert" on Eastsound's "Stage on the Green" presents performers Nancy Wang
Anacortes-Lopez Sailings Cancelled
Yakima to make extra Lopez stops -- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to earlier service disruptions, the 6:45 pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 7:35 pm Lopez return sailing [for Saturday, Aug. 29] are cancelled. The Samish will sail a late 3:45 pm to Shaw and Orcas
