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
Orcas Chosen for Miró Transcendence Pre-Release Event
Monday, August 17, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone, OICMF -- This summer the Miró Quartet is back, and in addition to their concert performances during the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, there’s an added bonus! They’re having a pre-release party of an incredible double disc set (Blu-ray DVD/CD) of
Orcas Park and Rec Volleyball Tournament
Sunday, August 16, 10 a.m., Buck Park -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Join the competition at the 2015 SummerSpike Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 16. The four-person coed teams will play on the grass starting at 10 a.m. in Buck Park. You don’t need to have a full team - just sign
Breaking News: Council Awards Public Facilities Funds
-- by Margie Doyle, updated Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. -- Following the San Juan County Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) Evaluation Team recommendations to the County Council on July 14, 2015, the County Council today heard the matter in a public hearing. After comments from Council Members Jamie
Orcas Again Wins Kenmore’s Favorite Island Contest
--from Mikaela Cowles for Kenmore Air-- Orcas Islanders win bargain airfares Seattle-based airline Kenmore Air announced [August 4] it would put tickets on sale for just $89 each way including taxes between Seattle and Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands starting this Wednesday. “Our customers, fans and friends voted and we listened!
EPRC Posts Thursday Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3 – 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers -- Regular Meeting Eastsound Planning & Review Committee (EPRC) August 6, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes 2015-07-02 EPRC Regular Meeting Minutes Main Topic –
NOAA Boosts Monitoring of Orca Stuck with Fishing Lure
-- from Michael Milstein, Public Affairs Officer, NOAA Fisheries -- NOAA Fisheries is taking steps to further assess an endangered Southern Resident killer whale that appears to have a salmon lure hanging from its mouth. The whale, J39, is a 12-year-old male in the J-pod, the second-largest of three Southern Resident pods
Award-winning Author and Gaia Communicator Mare Cromwell To Come to Orcas
Tuesday, August 11, Wednesday, August 12 -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Heartwood Inspired Living and Thrive Orcas Island is excited to announce that multi-award-winning author and Gaia Communicator Mare Cromwell will be on Orcas Island for several events on Tuesday, Aug 11 and Wednesday, Aug 12. Mare will host a
Whale Museum Lecture: Drought & Water Conservation
Friday, August 7, 6:30 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on Drought & Water Conservation in the San Juan Islands. Linda
Fly In to Frank Loudin’s Art Show
-- from Jan and Frank Loudin -- The Frank Loudin Art Show will be at the Orcas Fly-In, Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 10 am – 4 pm. It includes Frank's Artwork Collection from "Out of the Closet!" at Special Prices for originals studies prints cards In addition, there will
Your Saturday is Booked
Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandy Wilson -- This anticipated annual event will be held on the grounds of the Library on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be table after table filled with books that have been
Democracy Futures: Reasons for Hope
-- An ongoing column by Lori Benjamin -- On the inter-island this week, I ran into Justin, of Skyline Tree Service. Soil water content, he says, is the lowest he’s ever seen. “If you’re planting trees, you might want to avoid cedars. Serious drought, followed by an ice age in
Gardening Questions? Check with Our Master Gardeners
-- from Kate Yturri -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will host a gardening information table at Driftwood Nursery throughout the summer. They will continue to be available at their booth on Saturdays at the Orcas Farmers’ Market. We encourage Orcas residents to visit us with questions about plants with poor
JP and OK Rhythm Boys To Do Music in the Park
Sunday, August 9, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- What better way is there to spend a summer Sunday evening than picnicking and enjoying fun music at a Concert in the Park on the Village Green in Eastsound? There is none! On August 9th, the
Editorial: Make Your Support of ORS / The Exchange Known
Persuade Council to Add Funding for Site Road --Update, Monday, Aug. 3: The County Council meets on this matter on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 9:15 a.m. at 350 Court St #1, in Friday Harbor, directly west of the County courthouse. Thanks to Ellen Edwardson -- by Margie Doyle -- This
Open Letter to Council: Some Facts on Port Facilities
-- from Bea von Tobel -- As a former airport manager for the Port of Orcas, I am forwarding my comment about the proposed awarding of monies for the construction of a shower and laundry facility at the Orcas Island Airport. The port does provide tiedown spaces for transient pilots
Here’s What’s Coming at County Fair Ag Corner
Strawberry Fields For Heifer, aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner -- from Ashley King -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between the Beer Garden and the new Parks Office on the west side of the Main
