Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Progress at the Olga Strawberry Building
-- by Beverly Johanson for the Olga Strawberry Council -- What a difference a year (or so) makes. In late July, 2013 an arson fire seriously damaged the historic 76-year old building in Olga. In the beginning, the building operated as a strawberry barreling plant that served the island community even
Standing in Solemn Silence
Silent Witness Initiative Comes to Orcas -- by Cara Russell -- Twenty-six red silhouettes of men and women placed on the Village Green in Eastsound capture the eye, causing many to park their cars and approach the display on foot for a closer look. Each red silhouette represents a person
Rainy Season’s Here: Residential and Commercial Burning is Open
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- With the recent rains, elevated humidity, and lower temperatures, our island vegetation fuel moisture levels indicate a “low” fire danger. We anticipate the weather to continue on a pattern that keeps us in the “low” range. Residential and commercial burning is now open
Pre-Commercial Forest Thinning Workshop and Field Tour
Sunday, October 19, 9 a.m., – 4 p.m., Senior Center -- from Meagan L. Nuss, Member Services Manager, Northwest Natural Resource Group -- Northwest Certified Forestry, a program of Northwest Natural Resource Group, will be hosting the third and final workshop in a series of events focused on forest health
Inaugural Line-up for Orcas Island Film Festival Announced
Off the Edge Film Festival coming in ten days! -- from Shannon Borg for Orcas Island Film Festival -- Five contenders for Oscar’s Best Foreign Language Film award, representing five countries and three continents, will headline at the first annual Orcas Island Film Festival – Off the Edge,
Orcas Farm Tours this Sunday
Lopez Island Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 4 -- from Shannon Borg, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- This year, Savor the San Juans is featuring two self-guided farm tours: The Orcas Island Farm Tour ($20 at The Kitchen), on Sunday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the
Rick Larsen Meeting on Lopez to Address Growlers
Tuesday, October 7, 2 – 3 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Cynthia Dilling -- Tuesday, October 7, from 2-3pm,U.S. Representative Rick Larsen will listen to the Lopez community and San Juan County concerns about EA18-G Growler noise at the Lopez Center in Lopez village. Councilman Jamie Stephens is hosting this
League of Women Voters Sponsors Election Forums
-- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will sponsor forums where candidates and speakers on ballot issues will address the public, and take questions. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at
Funhouse Commons Offers College Prep Presentation
Monday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Kimberley Ihlenfeldt, Program Director, Funhouse Commons -- On Monday, September 29, as part of its annual College Counseling program, The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an event for parents with prospective college students at the Orcas High School Commons. The event
Cha Cha and a Little Swing Coming Up
Monday, October 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Oct 6 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Cha Cha and a review of Swing. Instruction will begin
Blessing of Pets and Animals — All Creatures Great & Small
Sunday, October 5, at 12 noon at Emmanuel Church Labyrinth -- from Stewart Mehlman -- The public is invited to the Blessing of Pets and Animals...all children and adults are welcome to bring their special pet for a blessing by Emmanuel's new minister, Berto Gandara. St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th
The Samples Were Ample at Chili Cook-Off
-- by Cara Russell -- Fog hung in the air, dew exposed spider webs, and we feasted our eyes on our autumn-colored surroundings as we walked the little gravel trail into town. The mission was to fill ourselves with eleven different kinds of chili and wash it all down with
Crossroads Lecture to Explore Economic Inequality
Sunday, October 5, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Janice Wiemeyer, Orcas Crossroads -- Economic Inequality: American Attitudes and Political Responses, will be the next Crossroads lecture on this critical and timely subject. Leslie McCall, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at Northwestern University, will present findings of her research
F2C Program Visited by Cascade Culinary Students
School chef, Zach Holley, talks with culinary arts students from Bend, OR about the garden's role in Farm to Cafeteria as well as his role in preparing healthy school meals. -- by Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee -- We had the honor of being visited by nine students
Adult Open Gym is Back
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m., Old Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Starting October 1st Orcas Park and Rec will once again be offering adult drop-in sports for ages 16+ in the old gym at the public school, Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7
Park and Rec to Offer Free Community Swim
First Sundays of October, November and December, 2 – 4 p.m., Orcas Athletics pool -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec has partnered with the Orcas Athletics and Crossfit to offer a free Community Swim on the first Sundays of October, November
