Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Sheriff’s Office Town Hall: Vigilant Public, Not Vigilantes
-- by Lin McNulty, Updated Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. -- Part 1 of 2. Concerned with recent car prowls, and a break-in at the ferry toll booth, County Council Member Rick Hughes hosted and moderated a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, December 10 at the Eastsound Fire Station. Sheriff
Hurry! Montessori Wreaths Almost Gone
-- from Samantha Martin Sprenger -- The preschool's annual holiday wreath sale is almost over... we have only 50 wreaths left to sell! Please stop by the school or visit our website to order your wreath today.This is a great way to support early childhood education in your community. Thank
Biggest and Best 5-8 Grade Concert Ever
Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=33337] Almost 100 Orcas public school student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a holiday concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Guest Opinion: Why Should EWUA Charge Higher Fees for Guest Houses?
-- from Michael Riordan -- What some people seem to be missing in the current debate over EWUA policies is recognition of the many beneficial impacts this water system has on Eastsound and surrounding areas. We take it for granted that the system will always work fine, but without frequent
KWIAHT Announces 2015 Community Science Training
-- from Russel Barsh -- Lopez teacher and Kwiaht volunteer Lorri Swanson on the beach with visitors at Watmough Bight (photo: Kwiaht 2010). The nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht has announced a special training program for islanders interested in providing science outreach to visitors and schools at ten long-term
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday, December 18, 8:30 a.m., OPALCO Friday Harbor office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, December 18 at their Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. The meeting will begin at 8:30; members are welcome and may address the Board
Guest Opinion: EWUA Meeting / One Member Perspective
-- from Lesley Liddle -- [Monday]'s EWUA meeting was a good informative meeting overall; Paul Kamin put together a well-organized presentation, some of it heavily weighted to impress on certain points of current policy with regard to the guest house bylaw and recent "initiative", which I don't necessarily or entirely
Teas, Parties and Meetings All Looking Ahead
-- by Margie Doyle -- Local organizations have been celebrating hard work and vision, as the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. San Juan Conservation District, the Friends of the Orcas Island Library and the Orcas Historical Museum have held teas, parties and potlucks. Tim Lunde presents Phil Heikkinen a check
Join the Olga Potluck!
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 at the Olga Community Club Come feast on a ham dinner, sing carols and exchange silly gifts in a White Elephant at the Olga Potluck this weekend.(Definition of a 'White Elephant': A possession which its owner cannot dispose of and whose cost, particularly that of
Carols in the Street from Turtleback Brass
Saturday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. -- 1 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Molly Johnson -- Turtleback Brass will be out Christmas caroling this Saturday from about 11:30-1. Please come join in the holiday cheer in downtown Eastsound!
Come to “A Christmas Carol”
-- from Artha Kass for Orcas Center -- The Ghost of Christmas Present visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve. After five years, "A Christmas Carol" is back at Orcas Center! Join your onstage friends and neighbors for this magical musical story of redemption, generosity and love. For five golden
Wind Warning: Another Night of 75 MPH Gusts
-- from National Weather Service -- [Editor's Note: UPDATED: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2014.) SAN JUAN COUNTY-WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY-SOUTHWEST INTERIOR- WESTERN SKAGIT COUNTY-EVERETT AND VICINITY-TACOMA AREA- ADMIRALTY INLET AREA-HOOD CANAL AREA-LOWER CHEHALIS VALLEY AREA- WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS- BELLEVUE AND VICINITY-SEATTLE AND VICINITY-BREMERTON AND
EWUA Meeting Collects Rain-Soaked Crowd
-- by Lin McNulty -- Water, water everywhere falling outside, yet a concerned capacity crowd filled the Eastsound Fire Station to listen and discuss the current Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) plan to enforce membership of guest houses in the Eastsound service area. Board Member John MacLeod opened the meeting
Entrepreneurs Invited to Business Café on Orcas
Thursday, December 11, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Orcas Island Public Library -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Business entrepreneurs are invited to a San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) Business Café on Thursday, December 11th, from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library.
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 1:30– 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will discuss the status of the Deer Harbor Fire Station, Chair Wes Heinmiller will recognize public attendees. Members of the public are invited to participate in committee discussions. The Chair will recognize
Exchange: Location Not a Foregone Conclusion
-- by Lin McNulty -- "We are currently in a feasibility study," stressed Orcas Recycling (ORS) Board President Tim Blanchard, as if he could not say it enough during a public meeting at Eastsound Fire Station on Sunday, December 7. What is going to happen with the new Exchange building,
