Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Ride the Camp Orkila Zip Line!
Camp Orkila's zipline is open to the public! on Sundays, May 19 and June 2 Reservations required! From Laura Bruhns, YMCA Camp Orkila YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on our 1,000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding
Help Wanted: Mother—Birth and Adoptive
HELP WANTED by Elsie McFarland Employer: Prime Director, Human Resources, Planet Earth Job Description: Mother—Birth and Adoptive. Requirements: Birth Mothers must be female, certain age restrictions, willing to serve internship of nine months, allowing a new being to inhabit your body. At the end of nine months, you will allow
Second Annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race
From Mark Smaalders Join the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands for the second annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race, to be held Saturday, May 18, 2013, with a start in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. All wooden sailboats are welcome (boats built of other materials are also
Barefoot Bandit Apologizes, Speaks of Gratitude
By Lori Matsukawa of KING 5 News| The so-called Barefoot Bandit, Colton Harris-Moore, released a handwritten note Thursday vowing, "I will have a beautiful life." Apparently, Harris-Moore wanted to say these words to the judge at his sentencing in Skagit County [May 8] but there was some confusion and he
Unitarian Universalist Service: “The Light That Shines Out of a Life”
Sunday May 12 at Emmanuel Church, Benson Hall at 11:30 a.m. The presentation at the May 12 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will be “The Light That Shines Out of a Life.” Susan McBain of OIUUF will be the presenter. OIUUF meets at 11:30 a.m. on
Island Sinfonia to Perform Sunday
The Island Sinfonia will present its spring concert on Orcas at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. The varied program will feature "Variations on a Shaker Melody" by Copland; "Habanera" by Chabrier; "The Swan of Tuonela" by Sibelius – featuring Ginni Keith on English
OPALCO’s Historic Website Wins Award
Award-winning website explores OPALCO's 75-year history. OPALCO’s 75th Anniversary website has won the Silver Award of Distinction in the 19th Annual Communicator Award of Distinction competition. The website was designed by PixelSpoke, a Portland, Oregon based web design and interactive advertising agency – with roots on Orcas Island.
Thrive Orcas Island Sponsors Two Events in May
By Gretchen Krampf Thrive Orcas Island hosts the May Community Council at Heartwood House this Sunday, May 12th. Circle is from 4 to 6 PM, with a Potluck Supper following. Celebrate our Mother, Gaia, and all the women that nurture our island lives. The Council Circle is a place for
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Kristina Bayas, Volunteer Program Coordinator, WSU Master Gardeners Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in this county-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of composting, vermicomposting, soil building and recycling in this
Oregon Port Rejects Coal Shipping – Implications for Cherry Point
Donna Gerardi Riordan, Co-founder of Orcas NO COALition (nocoalition.net) yesterday sent word out to NO COALition members: "Terrific news about an important victory today in Oregon! The bottom line is this: pipeline/terminal company Kinder Morgan has decided not to pursue a proposal to build a coal terminal on the Columbia
Bizarre Brassiere Bazaar
Friday, May 10, 7–10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall The "Mardi Gras" bra by Sadie Bailey. UPDATE: Doors open at 7 pm for viewing of the many raffle, silent auction and live Auction donations on display. Enjoy some yummy snacks from island bakers and restaurants, get comfortable and Auction fun will
Applications for County Lodging Tax Facilities Grants Due May 31
from Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technology and Communications Manager The deadline to apply for approximately $385-thousand in Lodging Tax grants is 4 p.m., May 31, 2013. (Please note that a previous newspaper notice listed an incorrect deadline date). Eligible non-for profit and government-affiliated organizations may apply for grants to
Orcas School Musicians Attend Honor Orchestra
Orcas Music Students, from left Paris Wilson, Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Emily Toombs, Maggie Page, Devon Mann, Michael Chesher and Evan Tidrington, with Strings Director Pamela Wright in back. From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Seven musicians from Orcas Middle School and 6th grade were accepted at this
Chamber Music Festival Tickets Available Soon
It’s ticket time! Wednesday, May 15 is opening day for ticket sales for the 2013 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 9 – 24. Tickets for Chamber Music Festival go on sale May 15 with an Early Bird Celebration beginning at 9 am at Orcas Center.
Islands Celebrate History in May
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau For some pioneers, reaching the Pacific Ocean wasn’t far enough; they kept searching. This May, uncover the stories of an isolated archipelago and the people who settled here. Stay in historic B&Bs, inns or hotels. Dine in historic restaurants; catch a film in
Firefighter’s Chili Cook-off
from Rachel Harvey Do you have a great Chili recipe, or are you a Chili lover? The Orcas Fire and Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Association is pleased to announce their first ever CHILI COOK OFF! The contest will be held on Saturday June 1st at Fire Station 21 in Eastsound, from
