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
Calling All Teen Filmmakers!
-- from Krista Bouchey -- This year the Funhouse Commons, the Orcas Center, and the Orcas Island Library are teaming up to participate in the Reel Youth Film Festival. Reel Youth, based in Vancouver B.C., is a not-for-profit group supporting youth, adults and organizations to create and distribute engaging films.
New Mayor Jack Stays Ahead of the Pack
-- from Susan Anderson -- Golden Retriever Jack, owned by Roger and Jill Curtiss of the Jillery, beat out four other contestants, and garnered more than 35 percent of the total vote in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race. Running as the “Blind Visionary,” Jack took the lead early and
County Again Looking to Fill Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's WEBSITE. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
Guest Opinion: Mike Who? for Congress
-- from David Turnoy -- If you follow politics at all in San Juan County, you are probably aware that our current Congressman is Rick Larsen, a Democrat from Everett. Rick has served seven terms in Washington, DC, and is running for his eighth. Perhaps you attended Rick’s campaign kickoff
County Council Approves ORS/The Exchange Price Increases
-- from Pete Moe, Director, Orcas Recycling Services -- On July 1, the San Juan County Council voted to approve a range of price adjustments requested by Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. The prices, which were built-in to the operating contract between ORS and the County, cannot be increased without Council
Washington State Just Got Greener
-- by Lin McNulty -- The issuance of 24 marijuana retail licenses was announced today by the Washington State Liquor Control Board to shops with names such as The Happy Crop Shoppe in Wenatchee, New Vansterdam in Vancouver, Green Theory in Bellevue, and Bud Hut on Camano Island. Tom Beckley,
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Concert in the Park
Sunday, July 13, 5–7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- Pack up your picnic basket, blanket, sun hat, and toe-tapping shoes, and join JP, Gordon, and Anita as JP and the OK Rhythm Boys bring their fun musicality to a free Concert on the Village Green on Sunday,
Ferry Alert: Five-Hour Staging in Friday Harbor
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 1:35 p.m., Monday July 7 The 1:50pm sailing departing Friday Harbor for Lopez and Anacortes is full for vehicle traffic. The Friday Harbor terminal is now staging the final spots for the 3:45 pm sailing to Anacortes. Walk-on space is available on all
Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps Begins New Season
-- by Skylar Dalusio, Jackie Figueroa & Kayleigh Horton, with Mary Gropp -- Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps, led by Mary Gropp and Phil Branch A group of Orcas Island Middle and High School students have decided to dedicate part of their summer to helping their community by
“Island Scenes: A Celebration of Place” Accepting Entrants
-- from Emily Reed -- In San Juan County we see historic rural and small town views becoming suburban. Artists of all ages and skills who live in the San Juan Islands are asked to portray a scene which is here now that represents "old island" and what we hope will
“Twelfth Night” Will Be July 9
Wednesday, July 9, 8:15 p.m., Doe Bay -- from Brenda Beckett, Island Stage Left -- Summer is here and it’s time for you and your guests’ annual treat — Island Stage Left’s magical “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s production is our favorite romantic
Jim Connell Plays “Early Lessons”
Thursday, July 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore -- by Margie Doyle -- "Early Lessons" song collection by Jim Connell featured at Darvill's this Thursday. Photo by Liz Nelson Liu He's co-founder and president of Institute for Research and Reform in Educational (IRRE), an educational
Plein Air Summer Days Art Show and Demo
Thursday, July 10, 3-4 pm, Waterfront Park; Reception 5-7 pm, Orcas Art Studios -- from Maggie Sharkey -- Come and step into the illusory moments of plein air painting, captured by local artists! Orcas Art Studios is hosting a free Landscape Painting Demo at Eastsound Waterfront Park on Thursday, July
Learn What’s New with Deer Harbor Bridge Project
Thursday, July 10, 4:30–6 p.m., Senior Center -- from Phyllis Morrison -- The San Juan County Public Works Department is hosting an informational meeting on the Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in Eastsound on July 10th. Do you want to know where we are in the design and learn about
Forage Fish Research Project Underway on Local Beaches
-- from Katie Fleming -- A FRIENDS of the San Juans volunteer surveys a local beach for forage fish eggs. Many people are surprised to learn that two kinds of marine fish, Pacific sand lance and surf smelt, use the upper portions of sand and gravel beaches
Self-healing Presentation
Wednesday July 9, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Kamala Fordham -- The community is invited to a free presentation on Self-Healing at the Library on Wednesday, July 9 at 10:30am. Kamala,of Spiraling Lotus Healing Arts, is offering a direct experience of the movement arts of Tai Chi, Qigong and
