Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Don’t Miss the Great Island Grown Festival
by Lin McNulty The upcoming, two-week islands-wide Great Island Grown Festival draws inter-island, off-island, and even Canadian visitors who come specifically for this delicious and educational event, according to Peggy Bill, Agricultural Resources Committee Coordinator. This is the second year for this specific Festival, although smaller events have been held
Traffic Advisory: House Move Thursday
from Judy Whiting Thursday morning, September 26, North Beach to Seaview Street This Thursday, September 26, another OPAL recycled house will arrive on a barge at North Beach, travel south on North Beach Road, and go west on Mt. Baker Road. It will complete its route on Seaview Street. The
Public Health News: Raising Rabies Awareness
From the San Juan County Health and Community Services September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is rabies? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and
Burn Permits Available Beginning Oct. 1
Burn permits will be issued beginning Oct. 1 From San Juan County Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger in San Juan County is about to move to “LOW”. With the fire danger beginning to wane, San Juan County’s fire services are preparing to change the fire risk
Citizen Scientists Study Oil Spill Response
Citizen scientists gather on Sept. 20-21 From Marta Branch, MRC Coordinator How do we respond to the threat of an Oil Spill? A group of concerned local San Juan Islanders gathered with the Marine Resources Committee (MRC) at a Citizen Scientist workshop September 20 and 21, 2013. Representatives
“Life after High School” and “Futures Fair”
From the Funhouse Commons On Monday, September 30, as part of its annual College Counseling program The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an event for parents with prospective college students. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will offer pie, coffee, and interesting discussion at the Orcas Public School Library.
Is Your Pasture Ready for Winter?
from Dyanne Dalrymple Tuesday, October 1, 9:30 -11:30 am, Orcas Grange Ready or not, here it comes—Winter. San Juan Conservation District can help you winterize your pastures. FREE WORKSHOP: Fresh Ideas on Creating Winter Confinement Areas for Horses & Livestock Get a jump on winter and make the
Theodore Vern Coffelt, March 20, 1930 – September 5, 2013
Vern Coffelt. Photo courtesy of the Coffelt family. Memorial Service on Sunday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound Vern Coffelt was born in Westsound on Orcas Island to Amos and Helen Smedberg Coffelt. He grew up on the Smedberg farm on Turtleback
Orcas Choral Society to Perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in December
Antonio Vivaldi's joyous "Gloria" is the Orcas Choral Society's featured work at its December concerts Orcas Choral Society has begun rehearsals for Vivaldi’s "Gloria" as part of the Holiday Concert to be presented at Orcas Center this December. The Choral Society will perform Vivaldi’s "Gloria" with instrumental accompaniment.
OPAL Honors Lifetime Members at Annual Dinner
from Judy Whiting OPAL Publications and Outreach Manager Jan and Frank Loudin (center) were named Lifetime Members of OPAL Community Land Trust for their long-time support during the annual gala dinner. Congratulating the Loudins are Lisa Byers, OPAL Executive Director (left), and Helen Bee, OPAL trustee (right). Also honored
Update on Injured OPALCO Lineman
from Suzanne Olson On September 20th at 9:30 am, our Co-op’s Journeyman Lineman Kevin Zoerb was working on the south end of Lopez Island when he came in contact with a high voltage line. He was airlifted to Harborview and admitted to the ICU burn unit in critical condition. As
Triana Elan: Ad Astra — Weekly Horoscope Now on Orcas Issues!
First Things First September 23 - 29, 2013 What a magical week on Orcas Island I had! Thanks to all I came in contact with, whether or not for a reading; you all represent your island so well and it was wonderful to be able to see what has changed
Great Chili Cookoff: By Many, For Many
Chili Cook Off benefits The Giving Tree Christmas Program The Chili Cookoff returns to Orcas Island next Saturday September 28. This fall even, now in its second year, benefits the Christmas Giving Tree, a program that helps provide holiday gifts for island children who may not receive them otherwise.
JP and OK Rhythm Boys to Play Deer Harbor Inn
from Anita Orne Saturday, September 28, 6-8 p.m., Deer Harbor Inn JP and the OK Rhythm Boys JP and the OK Rhythm Boys will be bringing their fine and fun fiddling to the Deer Harbor Inn on Saturday, September 28. Enjoy swing tunes, jazz standards, hoe downs, waltzes,
Crossroads Lecture: Transforming Our Dying
from Sue Kimball Sunday, September 22, 4 p.m., Orcas Center Barbara Coombs Lee Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Barbara Coombs Lee, who will present "Transforming Our Dying" on Sunday, September 22, 2014, 4 p.m. at Orcas Center. It's never too early to think about the end of
Land Bank to Meet on Orcas Island
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Sept. 27. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The meeting agenda is available online. The public is also invited to visit the site of
