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
Guest Column: Assessing the Big Picture that is Rental Housing
-- by Susan Bradford -- First of all, let me thank Steve Mckenna ( see orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-moratorium-on-vacation-rentals-needed-immediately ) for opening this discussion. It has obviously sparked a lot of thought-provoking comments. I would like to weigh in as one who has recently been directly affected by this situation. I have lived
Business Spotlight: Jeff Bossler’s Art and Hard Work a Super Combo
-- by Margie Doyle -- Jeff Bossler, Orcas landscaper, government activist, artist, photographer and international explorer, has now added internet marketer to his resume. Jeff Bossler wearing his other hat, as landscaper and weed-eater After years of raising children, building a house, landscape gardening, public service and hard work,
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 in the Library meeting room to discuss the building expansion project. For more information about the project, go to www.orcaslibrary.org. The library is
Short Films Promote Shoreline Protection
-- from The San Juan Preservation Trust-- See two new films focused on land preservation and its impact on salmon The San Juan Preservation Trust announces the release of two short films it has produced with marine conservationist and internationally syndicated cartoonist Jim Toomey (Sherman’s Lagoon). The films
Donations Needed for Olga Daze Rummage Sale
-- from Eirena Birkenfeld -- It's time to gear up for Olga Daze the annual fundraiser for the Olga Community Club, taking place on Saturday July 18th from 10 am to 3 pm. Every year island neighbors donate quality used items for the Rummage Sale, which is a big part
Emily Parsons Earns Graduate Degree
Emily Parsons Karen and Clayton Parsons of Deer Harbor proudly announce that their daughter Emily Allan Taylor Parsons received her Masters Degree in Social Work, MSW, from California State University East Bay, on June 12th in Hayward, California. Emily also holds a BA Degree in Anthropology from the
Children’s House Earns High Rating
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Our Board of Directors wants to acknowledge and congratulate Orcas Island Children's House on its recent achievement. On June 15th Children's House learned that it had received a Level 3 rating in the Washington State Early Achiever Quality Improvement System – narrowly
Funhouse Commons 5K Run on the 4th
Saturday, July 4, 8:45 a.m., Village Green Saturday, July 4th, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold its 4th annual 5K, now named the “Eat and Run” in honor of the many local restaurants sponsoring the race. Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers
Fruit Fermentation Workshop
Friday June 26 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Learn the surprising ways in which fermented foods can make you happier and healthier at "Fabulous Fruit Fermentation with Regina Zwilling" Regina will touch on the history, various methods and many
“Chosen” Documentary: A Film Premier about Sex Trafficking
Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Sea View Theatre -- from Morgan Meadows -- "Chosen" tells of sex trafficking Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary revenue recovery add-on to make up for the current cost-of-service gap and projected revenue shortfall
Orcas Island Burn Ban to Start Early
-- from Chief Miklos Preysz, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is reaching out to our community about the dry conditions we are experiencing on Orcas Island. Please be advised that we are ending the 2014/2015 burn season early on Monday, June 22, 2015. No
Free Introduction to Shooting
Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sportsman's Club -- from John Davidson for Orcas Sportsman's Club -- Orcas Island Sportsman's Club (OISC) invites all interested youths aged 10 or older (parent or legal guardian required) to a free introduction to shooting trap (shotgun) and targets (.22
Coach Chama Begins Rehab, Needs Help
-- from Justin Paulsen --- Like a true Viking Champion, Coach Chama has made it through several surgeries and is now beginning the rehab portion of her match ( See orcasissues.com/chama-anderson-recovering-from-serious-accident ). Like any game where you are playing from behind it takes a team effort to persevere and
Film Fest Seeks Submissions for Production Awards
-- from Jared Lovejoy for Orcas Open Arts -- The Orcas Island Film Festival and Orcas Open Arts invites filmmakers to explore the San Juan Archipelago and use it as a canvas to create short films that inspire. This year we are giving away three $2,500 grants to Independent Film
County Agriculturists Unveil Iconic Pig
-- from the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- Friday, July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor In honor of county agriculture and the war that didn't happen, attend the San Juan County Agricultural Guild's unveling of the Pig sculpture by Matthew Gray Palmer
