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“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
Breaking News: Court of Appeals Says Critical Area Regulations are Valid
2012 Ordinances Upheld -- from Randall Gaylord -- On Monday August 10, three judges at the Court of Appeals upheld the County’s four critical areas ordinance that was started in 2006 and adopted in 2012. The thirty-page court decision doesn’t make for light reading, but the subject is among the
Free Art in the Garden Event Thursday
All of the garden is a pallet! -- by Madie Murray -- Spending time in a garden doesn't always have to be weeding and watering. This Thursday, the 13th the garden gate will be opened to all those who would like to just observe, appreciate and draw or
Guest Column: Indian Island Sea Stars Recovering
-- by Russel Barsh, Kwiaht Director -- Juve Ochre blue reticulum Local sea stars appear to be recovering from last year’s epidemic Seastar Wasting Syndrome (SWS), according to Kwiaht researchers monitoring marine life at Indian Island and Fishing Bay. Kwiaht is sponsor of the six-year-old Indian Island Marine
Get Your Booty to the Boot Sale
Come to the Orcas Highlands Boot Sale this Sunday at the Mailboxes below the Highlands -- from Judith Leraas-Cook-- The Highlands residents will be conducting their version of the British 'boot sale' on Sunday, August 16---that is, they will be selling lightly-used items from the 'boots' of their
Notice of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Public Hearing
Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m., Orcas American Legion Hall -- from Lynda Guernsey -- Notice of Public Hearing for an Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Adding Eastsound Development Regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and Repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, Amending the Comprehensive Plan Official Map, Adding
Editorial: Is Freeing Lolita the Right Thing To Do?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo: Miami Herald Animal rights activists gathered on Sunday at Miami, Florida's Seaquarium where our own Pacific Northwest orca, Lolita, has been held in captivity for 43 years. Animal rights groups seeking the release of Lolita, a killer whale in captivity since 1970,
Learn about Labyrinthian Paths
Saturday, August 15, 11-12 Noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall Inside Labyrinth -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Regardless of your faith or tradition, the labyrinth can be an effective tool to process events and experiences in your lives. It can be used for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. A labyrinth is
Habitat Truck Coming Back
Monday, August 17, noon - 3 p.m., Island Market -- from Jim Duffield -- The Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck will be at Island Market on the 17th of August from noon to 3 PM to accept donations. As in the past 18 months, this has posed an option
More Smuggling Rogues at History Matinee
Sunday, August 16, 3-4:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Maggie Vinson, Orcas Island Historical Society -- Rogues of the Salish Sea: Smugglers vs. the Law 1880-1932 Continuing our series of events related to the history of smuggling on Orcas and the San Juans this presentation describe both the lawbreakers
Troxel and Harrod Serenading at Random Howse
Sunday, August 16, 6 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- The Random Howse is pleased to present a night of high-caliber folk music with Jason Harrod and Mandy Troxel. Their acoustic sets will feature award-winning songwriting and roots-based musicality as they perform solo and together onstage. Brooklyn-based Jason
Community Support for Mike Speece
Benefit dinner will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Club on Thursday, August 13, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50, available by calling 376-6805 -- from Kevan Rayne -- Many of you know Mike Speece as a musician, mechanic, all around great guy, and true friend. About two weeks ago,
Orcas Film Festival: In Search of Sponsors
- by Margie Doyle -- The Gang that brought off the 1st Orcas Island Film Festival 2014! After the stunning success of the first Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF), organizer Jared Lovejoy said at a Chamber of Commerce meeting earlier this summer, "It's from a little island, but
Sheriff’s Report: July 29 – August 4, 2015
July 29, 2015 15-004350 Welfare Check 23:41:26 07/29/15 S Johns Deputy collected an abandon woman's Roadmaster mountain bicycle that had been on A Street near North Beach for almost eight hours. The bicycle is not reported stolen. July 30, 2015 15-004355 Communications Problem 09:19:11 07/30/15 J Wilsey An Eastsound resident
Buy Your Tickets Now for Heritage Feast
Saturday, August 29 at Red Rabbit Farm, West Sound -- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Be a part of the 2nd annual Heritage Harvest Dinner on August 29 Join the Orcas Island Historical Society on Saturday August 29th for our second annual Heritage Harvest Feast at
Growing of Local Flowers Making a Comeback
-- from Suzanne Morrissey, Peace & Plenty Flower Farm -- [metaslider id=38495] In 1892 Capt. George Gibbs amazed the Dutch with his success in growing commercial flower bulbs on Orcas Island. The mild, maritime climate of the island is perfect for growing flowers. The flower business moved to the mainland
Orcas Family Connections Moving to a New Location
-- from Carolyn Fiscus for the Orcas Family Connections Board -- Orcas Family Connections (OFC) is moving to larger office space as of August 1 at 423 Prune Alley. OFC has been serving families and individuals out of space in the Kaleidoscope Preschool building, generously donated since 2011. Following the
