Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
County Arts Council & ArtsWA Host All-Artists Forum
July 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor -- Rides from the ferry can be arranged -- Washington State Arts Commission and the San Juan County Arts Council present a forum for county artists of all professions on July 16 in Friday
Council Expected to Propose Continuation of Tax Levy Authorization
-- from San Juan County Communications -- During its July 14 meeting, the San Juan County Council will discuss placing a property tax measure on the November election ballot. If approved by voters, the issue would continue the County's property tax at a level that guarantees funding for a number
County Fair Superintendents Needed. NOW!
-- from Reve Shannon -- The County Fair is in critical need of superintendents for the Fine Art Department and the Photography Department. Both Superintendents and Judges are needed for the two departments. “It will not be possible for these departments to accept exhibitor entries unless we have a superintendent,”
Where Are the Softball Players?
More Softball Players Wanted! -- from David Turnoy -- Summer is in full swing, and we have room for more softball players on Monday nights at 6:30 at Buck Park. We have moved the minimum age requirement down to teenagers, so all ages up from there are welcome. Just bring
Orcas Island Library Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 19, Noon to 2:30 p.m., Library -- from Phil Heikkinen -- July 19, 2014, Noon to 2:30 p.m., on the Library grounds. FREE! Enjoy Lopez Creamery ice cream with toppings, music, face painting, bouncy house, and popcorn. Watch our short video and talk with the Library Board and
New Lutheran Pastor to be Installed
Sunday July 20, 2014 -- from Bea vonTobel -- The Rev. Beth Purdum You are Cordially Invited to the Installation of The Rev. Beth Purdum to the office of Pastor of the Lutheran Church in the San Juans Sunday July 20, 2014 Lopez Island 9:00 a.m. Center Church
Chamber Music Festival’s First-Ever Date Night
Saturday, August 9, 5:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Pablo Ziegler Classical Tango Quartet Would you like to attend a fabulous concert at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, but need babysitting services? Announcing the first ever Date Night Concert! You’ll hear the famous Pablo
Celebration of Life for Mike Butler
Saturday, July 19, 4:30 p.m., Cadden Lane -- from Tom Tillman -- Mike Butler Mike Butler's Celebration of Life will be on July 19th at the end of Cadden Lane. 4:30 to 6:30 will be socializing, swimming and games. Around 6:30 is a potluck BBQ. Everyone is welcome
Crow Valley String Band Comes to Random Howse Tonight
Friday, July 11, 6:30-8:30 pm, Random Howse -- from Jim Litch -- Crow Valley String Band plays at Random Howse, Friday, July 11 The Crow Valley String Band has been traveling this summer, and is taking a break and will be home on island for a free concert
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, July 17, 8:30 a.m., OPACO Eastsound Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, July 17 at the Eastsound OPALCO office. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit
Book Lust’s Nancy Pearl is Back!
Nancy Pearl, the world-famous Seattle Library Lady, comes to Orcas Island! -- from Kathleen Lunde -- If you'd like your summer reading to take you beyond the beaten path, librarian Nancy Pearl is here to help. Everyone’s go-to book guru will join us to reveal "under the radar"
Zip Line July 19
Orkila Community zip days this summer! Would you please post this in the next Orcas Issues? YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on the following dates: Saturday
San Juans #2 in Travel and Leisure’s Top Islands
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Photo courtesy of visitsanjuans.com Travel and Leisure magazine has announced its 2014 World’s Best Awards, ranking the San Juan Islands #2 on its list of Top Islands Continental U.S. and Canada. The Islands also received the distinction –
Eastsound Road Work to be Completed Week of July 14
-- from San Juan County Communications - The San Juan County Public Works Department will be completing chip seal operations with a fog seal on roads in Eastsound starting Monday, July 14, 2014, weather permitting. Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions to traffic and parking during the project,
It Can’t Rain on Our Parade
-- by Cara Russell -- UPDATED: 10:25 a.m., Thursday, July 10: Yes, it rained on the 4th and 5th of July, but did that stop people from coming out? Heck no! Saturday, July 5th was a full day of 4th of July celebration, and non-profit fundraisers. As vendors were busy
Cancer Support Group to Mark 4th Anniversary
Thursday, July 10; 5 pm, Orcas Island Community Church -- from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will hold a baked potato feast to celebrate four years serving the community. We will meet on July 10 in the Fireside Room of the Orcas Island Community Church. Weather permitting, we
