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.”
Santa Ship Coming to Deer Harbor
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina: The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship! Santa fans, big and small, are invited to welcome him at the Marina, then follow him to Deer Harbor Community Club at 4319 Deer Harbor Road, where the celebration will continue. The Deer
Guest Opinion: Ongoing Growler Noise
-- from Angie Ponder, Lopez Island -- Regarding the Orcas Issues editorial 11/27, "What's With the Rumble?" the sound you are hearing is very familiar to residents of Lopez, where that rumble actually causes window-rattling, especially on the south end of the island. You were correct in identifying it as
Start the Holidays on a High Note
-- from Joyce Stone -- Friday, Dec. 13 at 6:00 pm – TICKETS AVAILABLE! Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Concert at Rosario, Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:00 pm - SOLD OUT: Pianist Viktor Valkov and cellist Lachezar Kostov. It promises to be two magical evenings at Rosario next week
Council to Attend Navy Growler Meeting
SAN JUAN COUNCIL ATTENDING A PUBLIC MEETING Dec 5, 2013 - Thursday - 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Location: Anacortes Middle School cafeteria, 2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA Description: Open House Scoping Meeting with Navy representatives regarding the proposed introduction of EA-18-G Growler expeditionary squadrons.
Town Hall Meeting With Rick Hughes
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, 5 — 7 p.m., Orcas Fire Station: Council Member Rick Hughes will hold an open house on Wednesday, December 4 from 5-7 PM at the Eastsound Fire Station along with Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) Chair Gulliver Rankin, and county officials -- Councilman Bob Jarman, Auditor
We changed the font size – Do you like it?
-- from Ann Palmer -- After some issues have been reported by our readers, I have changed the font size in general to be slightly larger. Please let us know what you think in the Comments below. Thanks for your patience as we work to improve the site so it
The Burlesque Nutcracker to Grace Seaview Stage
-- by Cara Russell -- Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Seaview Theater: The Seattle called it “A rollicking, frolicking, unabashed and uninhibited celebration of the season." Looking for a little Christmas cheer mixed with glitter, flesh colored pantyhose, and a supreme bikini wax job? This Friday, the Orcas
Letter to Editor: Hello? Centurylink?
-- from Robin Duis -- Every month for the past few years, I call CenturyLink to pay my bill with my debit card. My previous due date was November 5, the first day of our county-wide outage due to the severed submarine cable. But in the early part of that
Enter Your Gingerbread House in Competition
-- from Maddie Ovenell -- Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., County Fairgrounds Get out your gumdrops and let your creativity go...we're having a Gingerbread House Competition! The competition will take place Saturday, December 7th in the Main Building of the San Juan County Fairgrounds during the Craft
Ferry Meeting Dec. 4 in Friday Harbor
-- from Stan Matthews -- Wednesday, Dec., 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers: Washington State Ferries will hold a public meeting in Friday Harbor on December 4, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Topics will include recent legislative activity
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…
-- from Lance Evans -- Friday, Dec. 6, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Village Green: It’s that time of year again when the Chamber helps put on the tree lighting festivities at the Village Green. It’s all happening this Friday, December 6 (3:30 pm – 5 pm). We offer hot apple cider,
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
-- from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner -- Open enrollment in Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans ends this Saturday, Dec. 7. Help sorting through plans is available through the Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program. “We have
Salmonberry School Has Trees
-- from Amy Lum -- When you buy a tree from Salmonberry, you will be supporting the programs and the students of Salmonberry School Are you looking for a beautiful Christmas tree to brighten up your home for the holiday season? Come to Salmonberry School’s 4th Annual Christmas
Artisan’s Faire Just Around the Corner…
-- from Eliza Morris -- Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 7 & 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall: The Orcas Island Artisan Faire returns for its 24th year! The fair will be held at the Odd Fellow's Hall in Eastsound on Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th.
Board Considers Outside Firm in Sup’t Search
-- by Margie Doyle -- A meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 3 may prove critical for input into the selection of a new Superintendent for the Orcas Island School District. School Board President Chris Sutton said following the meeting, "One of the main topics and potential decision at this meeting will
Farm to Classroom Tree Celebrates The “Seeds That You Plant”
-- by Madie Murray -- "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." If you visit the Rosario Mansion between now and the end of the year, a host of beautiful, whimsical, magical and delightful trees will greet you as
