Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Special Library Board Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, May 27, at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room -- from Phil Heikkinen -- The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room to discuss the Library expansion project.
On National Scale, OICF Rocks
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation ROCKS! We just received the 2014 CF Insights Benchmarking Beyond Assets report. CF Insights surveys the nation’s Community Foundations annually and seeks to quantify their impact on their communities regardless of asset size. I am delighted to report that OICF
Memorial Day Memorabilia at American Legion
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 24, 25 & 26 from noon to 4 p.m., American Legion Hall -- from Diane Baxter -- We, American Legion Post 93, are pleased and honored to present a commemorative Memorial Exhibit on Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day Monday, May 24, 25 & 26 from noon
Relive the 70s at a Disco Dance
Saturday, May 24 at 9 p.m. Random Howse in Eastsound "What'cha doin' in your bed? You should be dancing, yeah" -- from Julie Remington -- Dance at Random Howse this Saturday at 9 Oceania Orcas Island was started by Julie Remington for those who love 1970's disco. A
Study Measures Oil-spill Risks from Pipeline and Terminal Projects
-- by Phuong Le, Associated Press, for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer SeattlePI.com -- The potential risk of an oil spill is likely to spike if three marine terminals are completed, bringing increased oil tanker and other vessel traffic through the greater Puget Sound region, according to a new study released by
Guest Opinion: Safeguarding Smelt for People and Critters
-- from Tina Whitman and Randy O'Bryan -- Local smelt fishermen, researchers and concerned residents are working together to urge the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to invest in essential research into the status of surf smelt stocks and to protect spawning beaches. This spring, the Washington Department of Fish
Pets on Parade This Saturday
Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m., Orcas School Grounds Registration begins at 10 a.m. -- by Lin McNulty -- It's time again for Orcas pets (and owners) to strut their stuff! The parade route will begin down School Road to North Beach Road, turning left on A Street and then right
FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Wednesday, May 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC)will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, May 28, from 10:30 am until 1:30 p.m.
The Greens to Read Poetry
Friday, May 23, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Laurel Rust -- In 2007, Sam Green was appointed the first Poet Laureate of the State of Washington. Green is the author of ten poetry collections, including The Grace of Necessity, which won the 2008 Washington State Book Award for Poetry. In
Library Closure Next Week
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- The Orcas Island Public Library will be closed Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day Holiday, and Tuesday, May 27, for a circulation system upgrade and staff training. We will re-open Wednesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. Since April 21, our catalog has been frozen,
H.M.S. Pinafore Coming to San Juans in Free Concerts
Tuesday, June 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Nadine Fiedler -- ilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore in the San Juan Islands June 2-4Catlin Gabel students offer free performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta H.M.S. Pinafore. Eighth graders from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon, offer free performances
The New Middle School Farm-to-Classroom Digs and Pitches
...and so many other things! -- by Madie Murray -- Some of the most memorable experiences for young people on Orcas Island are those found on a working farm, whether it’s digging clams, pitching hay, shearing sheep or gathering eggs. These types of learning experiences, among others, are a reality
Letter to Editor: Suburbanization?
-- from Peg Manning -- On Tuesday, May 20, at 10 a.m., County Council will be meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station and taking public comment. There will also be presentations from Public Works about their plans for Orcas. This is an important opportunity for the citizens of Orcas to
Dislike Airplane Noise? Here’s a Webinar for That
May 29, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT Transportation Research Board of the National Academies sponsors Webinar: The Effects of Aviation Noise -- from Bea vonTobel -- TRB will conduct a webinar on May 29, 2014, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET that will cover the potential
Farish Organizes TEDx on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last week Adam Farish spoke to a roomful of Orcas Islanders about bringing the internationally-known TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) talks, seen over 1 Billion times (1,000,000,000) on YouTube, to Orcas Island. The TED talks have grown into a significant "X factor," the X standing
Change A-coming to Fern Street Extension Parcels
-- by Margie Doyle -- One lot down, two to go as the Fern Street "Extension" parcels are developed by business and government The look of "downtown Eastsound" is changing at the three adjacent parcels that meet at Fern Street between Prune Alley and North Beach Road. Now,
