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
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
Stormwater Utility Work in Eastsound
.- from San Juan County Public Works -- Bravo Environmental NW will be evaluating the condition of the stormwater pipes in Eastsound. The work will occur during the week of June 22nd. Their service vehicles may cause some inconvenience as they move around town and park near access points to
Greg McKelvey Added to Christian School Staff
-- from Orcas Christian School -- Greg and Lacey McKelvey We are proud to announce the addition of Greg McKelvey to our staff at Orcas Christian School. Greg joins us from Newbury Park Academy in Newbury Park, California, where he was the Dean of Men, Math Teacher, and
Chamber Music Festival Honors Students
-- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Marilyn Anderson, center, congratulations scholarship award winners The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival was proud to award four High School seniors with The Marilyn Anderson Young Musician’s Award, supported by the Thyra and Bud Anderson Advised Fund. OICMF Board
It’s A Busy Time at the Food Bank. Want To Help?
What would we do without them? -- from Madie Murray -- Volunteers are the backbone of getting things done! The Orcas Island Food Bank is looking for a few more folks to help distribute food to its clients on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursday evenings
Larsen Votes For Trade Authority
Calls For Renewal of Worker Training Program -- from the Office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Today [June 18], Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to give the President authority to finalize trade agreements. Larsen backed the Trade Priorities and
Get Your Fun On Before CiderFest!
T-shirts printed by The Printshop in Eastsound, on sale at the Festival -- from Madie Murray -- There will be a lot to do in town the week before Saturday's Cider & Mead Festival! Local establishments will be hosting events and offering deals leading up to the big event on
Orcas Organizations Award $95K in Scholarships
Orcas High School Principal Kyle Freeman announced that island organizations had contributed over $95,0000 to school graduates at the annual Celebration of Success on Friday, June 12. Those scholarships and the organizations awarding them are: American Legion American Legion Citizenship Award Melanie Flint $250 American Legion Inspirational Award William Coe
State Budget Deadlock June 30th Threatens Education Loans, Social Services
-- by John Stang for Crosscut.com -- Republican and Democratic budget negotiators met for five minutes Tuesday [June 16] morning in Gov. Jay Inslee’s conference room, and then left tight-lipped, declining to talk with reporters. Inslee spokesman David Postman said the governor is optimistic that the deadlocked negations will be
Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands
Wednesday, June 24, at San Juan Island Grange Hall; program begins at 7 pm, preceded by a 6 pm potluck! -- from Boyd Pratt -- The historic Straitsview Barn San Juan Island Grange #966 presents a summer evening program on Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands on
OPAL to Hold Public Meeting on Affordable Housing
Tuesday, June 23 at 6 - 8 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from OPAL Community Land Trust -- Join OPAL Community Land Trust for an honest conversation about the potential for affordable rental housing on Orcas Island. We need your input! How much, for what price? What sizes and
Larsen Votes Against More War Intelligence Funding
"Congress Can Do Better In Taking ‘Intelligent’ Approach to National Security" Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today [June 16] called on Congress to support the vital work of the U.S. intelligence community with responsible, long-term budgeting. Larsen voted against the Fiscal Year 2016 Intelligence Authorization Act (H.R.2596), which circumvents sequester spending
Eight Islanders to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m. by the Stewardship Network booths at the Village Green in Eastsound Bishop Craig Anderson and Pierrette Guimond of Orcas Island among the honorees -- from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans-- Eight “Good Steward” awards will be presented at the Orcas Solstice Celebration on
This Just In: Notice of Repair Work in Eastsound
June 15 thru 25 San Juan County has awarded a contract to Orcas Excavators to perform some Road repair work on North Beach Rd in two areas and also at the Orcas Senior Center; 1) In the Village Green Park area from A Street south approximately 200 ft. 2) North
Estate Sale to Benefit St. Francis Parish
-- from Velma Doty -- St. Francis Catholic Church is hosting an estate sale at the Eldon property at 227 Pinneo Road. Hours are Friday, June 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Profits from sale items will go to the
