Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
“What If…?” Medical Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 1—3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center (Part One) By Marla Johns, Director, Orcas Island Senior Services Orcas Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands, Orcas Medical Foundation, Lahari and the Senior Center team up to help you prepare for an emergency! Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands,
Jan Koltun and Her Bear To Go on “Roadshow”
Jan Koltun-Titus with her Inuit dancing bear "Charleston" By Margie Doyle Jan Koltun-Titus, her husband Jack, and her Inuit Bear sculpture "Charleston" will travel to Boise, Idaho next month for an appearance on the public television series, "Antiques Road Show." Jan, who grew up on Orcas Island, living
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high tide" and the "mean high tide," which are terms often used to describe various elevations
Carl Buttke and Lee Phillips Featured at Orcas Center Lobby Gallery
The paintings of Carl Buttke and wood sculptures of Lee Phillips will be on view at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery the next month Watercolor paintings by Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by Lee Phillips will be on display at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery during June and
Council Agenda for Tomorrow: Bridges, Boats and Waste-Recycling
The morning session of the County Council meeting for Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, calls for: Discussion of the Mt. Vernon-Burlington I-5 Bridge Response & Impact – Rick Hughes, Council Vice Chair; Brendan Cowan, Director Emergency Management; Deborah Hopkins-Hobbs, San Juan
Sleek New Van for Orcas Island Senior Center
By Hawley Roddick The Orcas Island Senior Center has a handsome new van to transport members. This $60,085 Chevrolet Aerolite mini-bus, which is ADA certified, carries eight passengers, and has a lift for wheelchairs as well as two wheelchair stations. Decals on the white exterior identify the van as a
Islanders Bank Earns High Marks & Big Rebate
OPALCO presented Islanders Bank with a check for $10,775 for the commercial lighting upgrades the bank completed at all three branches: San Juan, Orcas and Lopez. OPALCO’s Energy Services Specialist, Elisa Howard, presented the big rebate check to Brad Williamson, CEO, and Ray Adams, Project Manager and Technical Services, at
Choral Society Screening of Mozart’s Requiem
Sunday, June 9, 5 p.m., Orcas Center Orcas Choral Society performance of Mozart's Requiem at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle. The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to present a special screening of their recent performance of Mozart's Requiem at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. The screening will be
A Character-Building Concert!
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m., Old Gym Orcas students are ready and excited about upcoming concert. Orcas Island kindergarten through 4th grade students will gather in the Old Gym on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. for the last school concert of the year. In the spirit of
Upcoming June Art Shows
from Terry Johnson There are a couple of noteworthy art shows in the month of June that you might want to experience. Woman at the Well by Jo Anderson Jo Anderson opens at the Island Hoppin' Brewery this Saturday, June 1st, with opening reception from 5-7 p.m. This
Park & Rec and Orcas Center Bring Summer Theatre Camp to Fledgling Performers
All week, June 24 to June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Summer Theatre Camp lets young performers shine! At Orcas Center Summer Theater Camp anything is possible! Start making plans for your young performers! Orcas Center’s 2013 Summer Theater Camp will run from
Supplemental Library Collaboration Meeting
June 4, 2013, 8 to 10 a.m. at School Library From the Orcas Island Library The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees, the School Board, and Library and School Staff are continuing discussions about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term. This is a subcommittee meeting
Pro DJ to Host Fundraising Dance for the Exchange!
Shake your booty at this fundraiser for The Exchange! Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall If you like funk, soul, reggae and salsa, and you like to dance, you won't want to miss the debut of new Orcas resident and DJ Guskid. Guskid
Early Music Festival Presents Giulianiad with Flute and Guitar
Jeffrey Cohan, with David Schneiderman, will present the final Salish Sea Early Music Festival concert on June 1 and 2 in the San Juan islands Sunday June 2 at 1:30 p.m at the Orcas Adventist Church The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Giulianiad, its final 2013
Wine Sipping Benefit for The Exchange
A wine and food festival at beautiful Doe Bay Resort & Retreat, celebrating Washington’s small producers and local chefs is coming up. All proceeds after operating expenses will benefit The Exchange. SCHEDULE Saturday, June 15, 7—10 p.m., Doe Bay Studio Casual Tasting: Meet the Winemakers Saturday evening, "Meet the Winemakers"
