Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
What a Childhood in San Juan County Does to Future Income
-- from The New York Times -- If a child in a poor family were to grow up in San Juan County, WA, instead of an average place, he or she would make $140, or 1 percent more, at age 26. San Juan County is pretty bad for
Bird the Farm with Kim Middleton
Sunday, May 10, 8 a.m. -10 a.m., Coffelt Farm Preserve, Orcas Island -- from Tanja Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank -- Join ornithologist, Kim Middleton, at Coffelt Farm Preserve to observe birds of the forest, fields and farmyard. Be sure to wear waterproof boots and don't forget your binoculars! 1071
Cinqo de Mayo: Senior Center Style
Tuesday, May 5, 5 - 7 p.m., Senior Center -- by Lin McNulty -- Not to be confused with Mexican Independence (which is September 16), May 5 is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexican Americans also often see the
Annual Meeting Over; Results Are In
Adams and Cornelius win OPALCO election, record voter turnout, bylaw amendment voted down. -- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO’s 77th Board of Directors, before the election. L-R: Jim Lett, Dr. Jerry Whitfield, Winnie Adams, Vince Dauciunas, Glenna Hall, Bob Myhr, Chris Thomerson. OPALCO members boarded the ferry
Here’s an Audition You Won’t Want to Miss
Sunday, May 17, 3 to 5 pm and Thursday, May 21, 7 to 9 pm, the Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater announces auditions in September, The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present seven performances of the play “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth. The play, based on the movie of
Sing a Seeger Song!
Sunday, May 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- You're invited! Second Annual Community Concert & Sing-Along Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Pete Seeger on Sunday May 3, 2:30-5:30 at the Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound. Bring songbooks (like "Rise Up Singing" if you have it),
The Longest Loss: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Saturday, May 9, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Dennis King -- When the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, grief doesn't wait for death. Grieving can begin in the doctor’s office when patients and families receive confirmation of illness. Over a span of what may be a
BirdFest in Photos
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36389] The intense interest of birders on Orcas Island is represented in these photos of participants in the Second Annual BirdFest. The Festival continues through May 3. Click here for a complete line-up of remaining events.
San Juan Islands Reservation System Update
-- from Washington State Ferries -- After the challenges we experienced with our reservation system two weeks ago, I am pleased to report that things have been working smoothly. Thursday was our first big test as we opened reservations for July 1-15, including the busy Fourth of July weekend. Customers
Second Annual Orcas Island Bird Fest Takes Flight!
-- by Mariah Miller -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend The Orcas Island Bird Fest is in full swing! The second annual event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, features an array of bird and nature-related offerings ranging from the artistic to the scientific. Bird Fest runs April
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Lisa Brown, San Juan Community Development & Planning-- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2015 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Thursday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Michael Triplett, DDS -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday, May 14, for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
On the Wall at the Senior Center is a History of Orcas Palettes
-- from Susan Slapin -- "The Orcas Palettes," a group of Orcas island Artists, are the featured May exhibit at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Mediums in current exhibit include watercolor, acrylic, oils, printmaking, pastel, illustration, and photography. The artwork is representative of many previous Palette members, and includes most
Sheriff’s Report: April 15 – April 29, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April 15, 2015 15-001802 Accident-NonInj 07:57:27 04/15/15: On April 15, 2015, a Deputy was called to investigate a reported two-vehicle, non injury crash involving a City of Friday Harbor trash truck. The Deputy investigated, took photos and wrote a report. 15-001804 Theft 09:40:48 04/15/15: A woman in Eastsound
Fourth Annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Mark Smaalders -- Join the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands for the Fourth Annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race, to be held Saturday, May 16, 2015, with a start in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. All wooden sailboats
Visitor Dollars Support Places Locals Love
-- from Barbara Marrett, Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Do you like to travel? Where do you like to travel? Well, for thousands of people, the San Juan Islands are their destination of choice and these visitors spent $193.2p million (projected) last year in San Juan County, a significant
