Here’s a thought…
“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
SAMUEL ADAMS
Community to Celebrate in Full Color
Saturday, May 10th, 3 p.m., Eastsound Waterfront Park -- by Cara Russell -- Disregard social norms and indulge in general merrymaking Orcas Island’s First Annual Festival of Colors! In the mood for a day of “luminous, benevolent mischief?” asks Andy Martin, coordinator of the First Annual Festival of Colors, which
DVSAS Hosting Pre-Mothers Day Luncheon
Sunday, May 4, 1–3:30 p.m., Ship Bay -- from Anita Castle -- We will enjoy a scrumptious 3 course meal on this special Sunday hosted by Inn at Ship Bay. A 'must-go' event! – Only 30 seats left! Call 376-5979 for your $50 tickets. Note, this is the Sunday before the
Clay Cafe at School this Sunday
Sunday, May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the School Cafeteria Just in time to create your Mother's Day Gift! Art for Orcas Kids (A*OK) will entertain kids and grown-ups as they select a piece of pottery to paint in your own design. All proceeds will benefit the school
30th Anniversary for Island Sinfonia
Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Island Sinfonia, the San Juans’ multi-island chamber orchestra, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and according to Lopez Islanders who heard Sinfonia perform just a few weeks ago, the group is playing better than ever! Under the direction
County Advisory Committees Need…You!
-- from San Juan County Council -- 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 at: sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Remember Drive-In Movies? They’re Coming to the Fairgrounds
Friday, May 9, Starting at Dusk (8-8:30 p.m.), County Fairgrounds -- from Christina Giamalis, San Juan County Parks & Fair Dept. -- “The Goonies” - A Spielberg Classic on the Big Screen at Fairgrounds, Friday night, May 9. Let's all go to the movies! The Drive-In at the Fairgrounds will
Guest Opinion: Nuñez Remains in Limbo
-- from Eleanor Hoague -- Orcas Issues ran an update on April 16, and nothing has changed since then. On April 29 I went by West Sound Lumber and joshed with Pete and Jack Helsell about the immediate deportation of Ben Nuñez, but it was just for amusement. Where are
How Are We Doing? 1st Quarter County Finances
-- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- Being a somewhat superstitious person, I’ve always been reluctant to trumpet good news. This reluctance comes across, at times, as pessimism. I’m not really pessimistic, though; I’d just rather be surprised by good news than by bad. Which may be why, out
Current Measles Surveillance
-- from the County Health Department -- As of this date there are no new confirmed measles cases or any cases under investigation in San Juan County. Since March 28, there have been six confirmed cases of measles among San Juan County residents and one case in a Kitsap County
Random Howse to Host Food Bank Benefit
Saturday, May 3, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., Random Howse -- from April Duke -- This upcoming event is a reason to gather together with friends, in the heart of Eastsound, and to benefit a part/parcel of this wonderful community. More people/patrons/citizens rely on the Food Bank than we know
Pot Plot Thickens
-- by Lin McNulty -- Washington State Liquor Control Board, the governing agency for marijuana licenses following voter approval of I-502 last fall, today issued a listing of the lottery results to begin the process of issuing marijuana retail licenses. Initiative 502 directed the WSLCB to limit the number of
Country Corner Days Coming Again—Soon!
Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- We hope that you will come and celebrate another great year with us! Thank you for being our customer! We will have a Bounce House, Horse Rides, Free Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats, Granitas, Subs,
Conservation District to Present Report to Community
Tuesday, May 6, 4–6 p.m., Orcas Island Grange -- from Sue Vulgares, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Come join the San Juan Islands Conservation District for our Annual Report to the Community! Orcas Island, Tuesday, May 6 from 4pm-6pm at the Orcas Island Grange, 3252 Orcas Road. Hear about
Discover the New Flair in Eastsound Square
Friday, May 9, 4:30 – 7 p.m., Eastsound Square -- from Sharon Ho --New studios and shops are bringing a fresh artistic vibe to Eastsound Square, right in town, across the street from Ray’s Pharmacy. Creatives like felt textile artist Christa Smith, ceramist and jewelry artist Sharon Ho, retailer and
Letter to Editor: None of Us Wanted to “Get Involved”
-- from Sam Buck, Common Sense Alliance Board Member -- The Common Sense Alliance (CSA) was created in response to, what seemed like to us, complete disregard for the property owners. We stated to the San Juan County Council, “If there are tangible, logical reasons for the proposed very burdensome
Reading with Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen and Shannon Borg
Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the Library Elizabeth Austen, photo by Susan Slapin Elizabeth Austen is the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2014-16. Her debut collection, Every Dress a Decision (Blue Begonia Press, 2011) was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She’s also the author
