Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Shaw Island Tharald Historic Homestead Tour and Talk
Saturday, September 13, 2014, 1 p.m., Shaw Island -- from Tanja Williamson, San Juan Couny Land Bank -- Historic Tharald Homestead on Shaw Island The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Meet
Sucia Island Work Party a Success
-- from Tina Whitman -- [metaslider id=31561] FRIENDS of the San Juans wishes to thank the 29 volunteers from Orcas, Lopez, San Juan, and Shaw Islands as well as LUSH Seattle store volunteers who participated in a shoreline work party at Fossil Bay on Sucia Island. Following a beautiful boat
“Berto” Brings Openness and Acceptance to Emmanuel Episcopal Parish
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Berto" who serves the Episcopal Congregation and Orcas Island. Jose Roberto Gándara-Perea, “Berto’s” life path has drawn him from Puerto Rico to Germany, from the Dominican Republic to Belgium, from Harlem to Orcas Island. Now, since August, it has brought him to a
Sheriff’s Report: August 21 – September 2, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- August 21, 2014 14-005079: Missing Person—Deputies responded to a reported missing person. A short time later the person in question was found sleeping on the beach. 14-005081: Hit & Run Accident—A Deputy responded to the Friday Harbor High School parking lot and found a
OPAL Gala Celebrates 25 Years and 100 Affordable Houses
Saturday, September 20, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Judy Whiting -- [metaslider id=31538] OPAL’s upcoming annual benefit dinner on Saturday, September 20, at Orcas Center will be a grand celebration of milestones. “We’re not only celebrating OPAL’s first 25 years,” said trustee and event chair Helen Bee, “but we’re
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Hearing Scheduled
Friday, September 19, 8:45 a.m., Council Hearing Room Comments due by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 -- from Lynda Guernsey -- Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, Pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130; & Notice of SEPA Determination Notice is hereby given that
Looks Like a Classic Day for Golf
September 6, 2014 at Orcas Island Golf Course -- from Nicole Matisse Duke -- Get ready for the 20th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic – held this Saturday, September 6, at Orcas Island Golf Course. Get a team together and make the course your stage! This fun-filled fundraising event offers
9/11: In Memoriam
Thursday, September 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Eastsound Station 21 -- from Kevin O'Brien -- Remains of that day. Photo: Lin McNulty OIFR will host a 9/11 Observance on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Eastsound Station 21. The community is invited to attend. The observance will
“Climate Knows No Borders” Rally at Peace Arch
Saturday, September 20, 1 – 3 p.m., Peace Arch Park -- from BA Keller -- As world leaders gather at the UN for the World Climate Summit, citizens will be gathering on the streets of NYC to join the People's Climate March on Sept. 21. The Northwest rally at the
Empty Hands Music Tour (Now Also at Funhouse)
Monday, September 8, 6–9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall UPDATE: Nimo will be at The Funhouse on Monday afternoon 3:30-4:30pm to hang out with the kids and share a few songs. -- from Mariah Miller -- A warm invitation is extended to all Orcas islanders to join in welcoming Nimesh Patel
Join for the Blessing of the Nawt-Sa-Maat Alliance
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- On Sunday, September 7, a historic Gathering is happening at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle. The Gathering will be the blessing and launch of the Nawt-sa-maat Alliance, and all members of the human family are warmly invited. Join us in Ceremony, a Salmon
Letter to Editor: Big Brown Bags of Thanks
-- from Karen Blinn -- The Music Committee at Emmanuel Episcopal Church would like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the island musicians who donated their time and talents to the success of the Brown Bag Summer Concert Series this summer: Marianne Lewis Turtleback Brass BODaLO Trio
“Miracle Man” OPALCO Lineman Returns to Work
CELEBRATE AT A COMMUNITY BBQ ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD -- from Suzanne Olson -- Lopez Island Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb has returned to work following an arduous journey of surgeries and healing for injuries he received when coming into contact with a high voltage line in September of 2013. Dubbed
Whale of a Show Auditions Set
Friday, September 12, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., & Saturday, September 13, 1 – 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Auditions for Whale of a Show at the Orcas Center will be Friday, September 12 (3:30-5:30) and Saturday, September 13 (1:00-3:00). Audition acts can be singing, dancing, musical
OPALCO Youth Earn Top Honors at Leadership Camp
-- from Suzanne Olson -- [metaslider id=31504] Five Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholars selected by OPALCO attended the 2014 Idaho Consumer-Owned Utility Association (ICUA) Co-op Youth Rally at the College of Idaho this summer. Each made their mark on the regional youth leadership camp and each made the Co-op proud.
County Council to Meet in Eastsound
Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m at the Eastsound Fire Hall The San Juan County Council will hold its regular meeting on Orcas Island next week. The agenda for the meeting calls for: Citizens' Access Time Discussions scheduled from 10:15 a.m. until 12 noon: Eastsound Subarea Plan Update– Colin Maycock,
