Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Learn and Share about Books and Beyond
The Orcas Island Public Library Expansion Project -- by the Library Board of Trustees -- Orcas Islanders love their beautiful public Library as a center of equal access to information for all learners and a welcoming place for reflection, work, or gathering with others. The Library Board of Trustees is
3-Island Wildlife 100 Bike Tour this Sunday
Sunday, August 9 starting at 6 a.m. from Wildlife Cycles, Eastsound -- from Wildlife Cycles -- On Sunday, August 9th, Wildlife Cycles hosts our 24th annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands. Your $10 donation goes to Orcas Island Parks and Recreational District, which provides year-round activities for
Everyone Come to the Fly-In
Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9 at Eastsound Airport -- from the Experimental Aircraft Association -- Everyone is invited to come out to the airport for the 32nd annual Orcas Fly-In! Sponsored by the local Experimental Aircraft Association chapter, the event brings together airplanes and pilots from around the
Council to Tour Patos and Stuart Islands
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council will be participating in a National Monument tour of Patos Island and Stuart Island on Tuesday, Augist 11, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Eastsound Planners Meet Prior to County Discussion
Sub-area Plan Zoning, Lighting in Eastsound, and Public Works Dominate Summer EPRC Meetings -- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public, elected officials, county staff and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) have been working to unravel some knotty issues before the county advisory committee this summer. Some of
Put Your Child’s Health at Top of Back-to-school List
Wednesday, August 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth and the San Juan County Health Department are hosting a free back-to- school health-screening event on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center,
Letter to Editor: Vacasa Takes Concerns to Heart
-- Cliff Johnson -- I’d like to take a moment to address some concerns about the property management company Vacasa, which were shared in the recent Letter to the Editor published on August 2 (Absentee Owners and Managers Hurt Island Rentals.) I’m the co-founder of Vacasa, and although it’s true
Edith Macefield House Coming “UP” to Orcas
-- from Paul Thomas -- Edith Macefield’s famous “UP House” will float away after all — by sea, not by air. After a number of potential buyers discovered that the house could not be used on site in an economically viable way due to building code requirements, the seller solicited
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
