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
County Completes Odlin Park Renovation
-- from San Juan County Communications -- County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” Thursday, June 12, at the park on Lopez Island. The weather cooperated, providing a perfect sunny afternoon for the more than
Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
Saturday, June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at Random Howse Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will present an "Island Injury Prevention Symposium". Lunch will be provided free of charge. It is open to the public,. The topics will focus on traumatic
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays 7:30 - 10 pm, June 16, 23, 30 & July 7 This is an invitation to explore and reclaim the joy and birthright of singing. Singing is the direct language of the soul, available to all people regardless of talent. It is a universally understood communication, beyond words, from
Major Drug Arrest in Rosario Area
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Friday, June 13, 2014, a search warrant was executed by San Juan County Sheriff's detectives and deputies, assisted by a Bellingham Police K-9 team at a Rosario area home on Orcas Island in connection with a drug investigation. The search resulted in the
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
