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.”
Kaleidoscope Annual Sale Offers Many “Finds”
Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center holds its Annual Yard Sale, happening Saturday, July 12. "There's a little bit of everything," says Director Amber Paulsen. "All proceeds go to keep Kaleidoscope's doors open and keep island families working, in so
Getting Ready for Olga Daze
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., Olga -- from Susan Gordon Bentley -- Lots is happening to get ready for Olga Daze, which takes place in Olga on Saturday, July 19 beginning at 10:00am. There will be great food, great bargains, great music and new this year, a beer garden! Everyone
Actors Theater to Present Three Viewings at Random Howse
Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 at 7 pm at Random Howse -- from Doug Bechtel -- Next up in The Actors Theater “Summer at Random Howse” Readers Theater/Dinner Theater series is Jeffrey Hatcher's award winning play, Three Viewings. The play consists of three monologues set in a Midwestern
New Website Provides Local Cemetery Info
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- Mt. Baker Cemetery San Juan County Cemetery District #3 owns and operates two cemeteries on Orcas Island: Woodlawn Cemetery, located on West Beach road down past Island Hardware; and Mt. Baker Cemetery, located on Mt. Baker Road, next to Buck Park. Both cemeteries were
Matthew’s Magic Show Delights SeaView Audiences
-- a review by Cara Russell -- A preshow barbeque held in the SeaView Theatre parking lot led to a well-fed audience of happy parents accompanying kids with mustard-lined smiles. Nearly every seat was filled in the old theater as 13 year-old illusionist, Matthew Laslo and the lovely ladies (Maria
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
