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
Just In: Climate Change Impacts on the Pacific NW
Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound -- from Marta C. Branch, San Juan County Dept of Community Development and Planning Marine Program Coordinator -- Learn how climate change impacts the Pacific Northwest in a presentation by Dr. Philip Mote, Oregon State Climatologist and
Benefit BINGO!
-- from Amber Paulsen -- The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring BINGO to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool & Childcare Center. Bring the family out the first Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:30. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Each game cost 50¢ and winnings are half the pot! If you wear
Come to the Big BBQ Bash this Sunday!
-- from Susan Gudgell, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce President -- All are invited to join the Orcas Chamber of Commerce at its End-of-Summer Bash! We business owners and summer hosts can take a breath, have a bite, sing a lick, rest easy, look around and enjoy the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Joining the Safe Shippers’ Efforts
San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping says thank you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the County Fair. All of your signatures will be attached to the comment letter that we will send
Last Chance! Last Dance! Benefit
Saturday August 30 at 8 p.m. at Random Howse Disco and dancing reigns supreme at the Last Chance Last Dance benefit this Saturday -- from Julie Remington -- A benefit for a family that lost all their household goods and personal belongings in a fire will take place
When a Business Becomes So Successful That…
-- by Margie Doyle -- Clyde Duke saw a beautiful building abandoned in the middle of our community that could be brought together for fun and camaraderie under its roof. April Duke saw a full-time business opportunity for a couple who already had a full-time business -- and more --
Encore! Encore! Romeo et Juliette
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Soprano Anna Netrebko teams up with tenor Roberto Alagna in Charles Gounod’s sensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, Romeo et Juliette, streaming to Orcas Center’s big screen with surround sound, as part of the Met: Live in
Kaleidoscope Annual Dinner / Auction
Saturday, September 6, 5 p.m., Maple Rock Farms -- from Amber Paulsen -- Kaleidoscope will be hosting their 10th Annual Gourmet Picnic & Wine/Beer Tasting on September 6th, 2014 at Maple Rock Farms. The Island Grown, Island Raised dinner and auction will include family style meal paired with local Lopez
Car Wash! Get Your Car Washed!
Sunday – Monday, August 31 – September 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Key Bank -- from Vala Ross -- Time to wash the summer dust of your windshield? I think so! Orcas Christian School is having a car wash on Sunday 8/31 and Monday 9/1 from 10 am -
Historic Auction Sold Out — Proxy Bids Still OK
-- from Marian O'Brien -- The Historic Benefit Auction, An Orcas Family: 130 Years and Counting, to be held now at Emmanuel Church, Benson Hall this Saturday, August 30 is SOLD OUT! Ticketed guests will be able to preview auction items beginning at 4:30 on Saturday. Confidential proxy bids can
Have Some Fun Tonight!
-- from Wally Walrath -- Wednesday, Aug. 27! Come hear 4 bands play! Let off some steam on a Wednesday, all ye locals, visitors and hospitality crew. Four local bands: Whiskey Snickers (New Orleans Fun), Craic'dust, (Irish blue grass) House of Worship (indie rock) and Onodrim (post-punk). 8
Guest Opinion: Fukushima and the Salish Sea
-- from Russel Barsh -- The data I've seen on the spread of radioactive material from Fukushima indicate that the only significant increase in radiation above "background" levels (that is, the earth's natural radioactivity+residual effects of 50 years of nuclear atmospheric testing) has been within a few hundred miles or so
Community Solar for our Schools
-- from the San Juan Conservation District -- Community Solar for our Schools was developed by Islands Energy, a collaborative group of local and regional nonprofits and community volunteers led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District and sponsored by OPALCO. The intent of Community Solar for our Schools is
OPALCO Survey Results: 91% Are Satisfied
MORE TO GAIN THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS, INTERNET SERVICES A HOT TOPIC -- from Suzanne Olson -- Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is listening to its members. A web-based member satisfaction survey was recently offered to all 11,281 members in exchange for a $5 bill credit. Participation was great: 2,172 surveys
Get Set for a Live Experiential Course in World Theatre
• Medea, Thursday, September 4 • Streetcar Named Desire, Thursday September 25 • Skylight, Thursday, October 23 -- from Artha Kass -- Here’s your opportunity for an emersion and/or a refresher in great theatre, three major theatre works from three major writers from three totally different periods of history. From
Letter to Editor: Thank You for Supporting the 2014 Fair!
-- from Ashley A. King, Administrative & Vendor Coordinator, San Juan County Fair & Fairground -- Thank YOU, county residents who participated and enjoyed the 2014 Fair. The Fair would not be what it is without all of your support! A big round of applause to all the Superintendents and
