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.”
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
Practical Woo Woo
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. –4 p.m., Darvills -- by Cara Russell -- Anna Bixel Vast. Photo: Cara Russell Anna Bixel Vast has a special talent, a twist to her. “I can see your aura,” she says with a delightful smile that radiates from her entire face. Vast is now
Education Foundation Turns 30
-- from Janet Brownell -- Orcas Island Education Foundation -- now 30 years old! This year is the Orcas Island Education Foundation's (OIEF) 30th Anniversary. The foundation was created by a forward-thinking group of parents and citizens. Kathy Youngren, its founder and first Board President, remembers, "We had
Youth Leaders Survey Local Stores
-- from Julie Pinardi, Orcas Island School District Youth Leader -- Students from Circle and Point Blank at Orcas Schools conduct a survey of local stores that sell alcohol. The 8th grade girls leadership group called "Circle" and the high school group "Point Blank" find local stores in
Land Bank Native Plant Nursery Presentation
Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Jennifer Brennock -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will host San Juan County Land Steward Eliza Habegger to discuss a new project in the county: a wildflower nursery. The presentation will be held on June 16 at 3:30pm
Sheriff Takes Delivery of New Public Safety Boat
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has officially taken delivery of the Sentinel, a new 38’ X 12’ Munson catamaran equipped as a patrol/rescue and fire-fighting boat. The new craft is equipped with a pump capable of directing 1500 gallons of water per
And Harry Turns 92
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo credit: Chuck Briggs Monday night at the American Legion came alive and sizzled with the celebration of the 92nd birthday of WWII veteran Harry Patton. The planned surprise party was not a total surprise, as Harry came into contact with someone earlier
Rick Larsen Hears About Shipping, Growlers and Immigration
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas voters hang on to Larsen's response at his kick-off campaign appearance Representative Rick Larsen of the 2nd District kicked off his campaign for re-election in a public appearance at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, June 1. Community members from Lopez and
