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
Community Celebrates Class of 2014’s Success
The Orcas High School graduates of 2014 -- by Margie Doyle -- "Go wherever you want; do whatever you want to do," Superintendent Barbara Kline told the 24 members of the Orcas High School graduating class at Friday's Celebration of Success. In addition to announcing scholarship recipients, High
The Passing of Joe Goodrich
-- from the International Order of Odd Fellows Mt. Constitution Lodge #88, Orcas Island -- When the Oddfellows came and sang to him, it was the most precious of precious gifts. John Sumrall, on the guitar, is Joe's best friend. Photo: Courtesy of Elaine Goodrich Back in 1988,
Next Step: County Planners to Review Eastsound Plans
-- Planning Commission Meeting with EPRC Friday June 20 at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- Concerns over agreed-upon design standards discussed -- by Margie Doyle -- Last week's joint meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) and the County Development and Planning Department (CD&P) was
FoodMasters and Food Co-op Lead Beach Ramble
Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Orkila Dr. Ryan Drum's Seaweed Rambles are famously informative and fun -- from Learner Limbach -- Its that time again! Orcas Food Co-op and Food Masters bring you a Seaweed Ramble with Dr. Ryan Drum. The lowest
Orcas Family Health Annual Dinner Raffle
Drawing on September 8th. Buy your tickets now! -- from Karen Key Speck -- Nearly every Orcas Island eatery has joined the Orcas Family Health Center's annual Dinner Winner Raffle. The fundraiser in its fifth year raises money for the "Care For All" program to help islanders who are under-insured
OPALCO Adds 700 MHz Frequency to Grid
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Today, OPALCO announced the purchase of a partitioned portion of the Vulcan Wireless LLC 700 MHz FCC license to add to the OPALCO grid control network, as well as a collaboration agreement with Vulcan Wireless to learn from the Co-op’s deployment for the benefit of
Friday the 13th — Your Lucky Health and Wellness Day!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Friday, June 13 7:45 to 8:45 am - Pam's Power Hour at Odd Fellows Hall Instructor Pamela Evans uses a mix of weights, stretching, mat work and movement to build strength and fitness. The workout is low impact and flexible to the
Algal Bloom Killing Fish
-- from Russel Barsh -- Photo taken Monday at Crescent Beach, courtesy of Kim Secunda. Kwiaht is tracking a very large bloom of Heterosigma akashiwo that turned large areas of East Sound, West Sound, and as of Wednesday, Shoal Bay (Lopez) a brownish-red color. Dead fish washed up
Student Musicians Will Report on Disneyland Trip
Sunday, June 15, noon, Orcas Community Church -- from Kristen Wilson -- Everyone is invited to come to the Community Church this Sunday, June 15, at noon, to hear Orcas Island High School musicians and music teacher Pamela Wright report on their recent trip to perform at Disneyland. The half-hour
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday, June 19, 8:30 a.m., Friday Harbor OPALCO office, 1034 Guard Street -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting June 19 in the Friday Harbor OPALCO office, 1034 Guard Street. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. All members are welcome
County Fair Booth at Farmers Market This Weekend
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Village Green -- from Kathryn Hansen -- The San Juan County Fair is having another Farmer’s Market Booth THIS Saturday, this time on Orcas, 10am-3pm! They will be selling discounted fair passes, past year’s t-shirts, and more! Also, be sure to pick
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium
Friday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council The Washington State Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, partnering with the San Juan County Economic Development Council, will present a full-day symposium for nonprofits and charities. The event
Fireworks Show a Go; Still Need Sponsors
Friday, July 4, 10 p.m., East Sound -- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Eastsound Fireworks. Photo: Damien Stark The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place and ready to go on Friday, July 4! We should have
Get Your Tickets for One World “Jazz” Festival
Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- Martin Lund, see him at the One World Jazz Festival June 20-21 As the summer solstice fast approaches, it’s time to get your tickets for Martin Lund’s One World
Wellness Week Continues with Digital Mammograms, Jazzercise, Healing Arts and Medicare
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Health and Wellness Week continues on Thursday, June 12 with the following events: 9 am to 5 pm - Assured Imaging provides digital mammograms at Orcas Senior Center No need to go off-island to get this important annual screening! Assured Imaging Women's
“Waltzing on Monday, Waltzing on Monday”
Monday, June 16, 7 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, June 16 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be basic Waltz. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 pm
