Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Encounter the Global Warming Dragon
The Global Warming Dragon Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center “How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored by Negawatt Media and Island Stewards. The illustrated talk will be given by Joe Symons
Shakespeare’s Coming! Join the Fun!
Orcas' Cast of Characters Rivals Shakespeare's By Margie Doyle Freddy Hinkle, as a feuding Montague, and Christopher Evans as Puck, bring their characters to life at the First Shakespeare Festival, 2012 Shakespeare's coming to Orcas Island! The 16-17th-century English playwright whose works are timeless, will be impersonated next
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Business Activism Protects Working, Middle Classes
Our community has a tremendous opportunity this April to elect Rick Hughes as our county-wide council member. Rick brings a unique perspective to the council, one lacking from this past council, and the one before it, and the commission before it, and the commission before that. That perspective is one
Letter to the Editor: Byers’ Work Experience Shows Leadership
I have been a middle class resident on Orcas Island for more than 20 years now. Some of you know me from when I worked in the Orcas Senior Center as “That Licensing Lady” (2005-2008). My experience working there as a representative of the San Juan County Auditor and Treasurer
Kenya Calls this Summer – Fundraiser this Sunday
Mary Ann Slabaugh, in Kenyan dress. Photo by Ron Claus. By Mary Ann Slabaugh This July I will be leaving for Kenya to volunteer and live in the village of Chwele. I plan to be part of their Harambee practice which in Swahili means "let's pull together for
Laws to Mitigate Ocean Acidification Pass in State Senate
From Washington Democratic Committee On March 13, Senator Kevin Ranker and environmental leaders passed key legislation off the floor of the Senate aimed at climate disruption and reducing ocean acidification. Substitute Senate Bill 5802 represents the first major climate legislation of its kind this session and would lead to
March Madness at Orcas Christian Continues!
Sunday, March 17 at Orcas Christian School Gym, Enchanted Forest Road, Eastound From Tim Hance “OCS March Madness” Tournament Schedule 10:00am - Gym & Concessions Open! 10:25am – Welcome Address & National Anthem 10:30am – Game #1 (Orcas Lady Saints v. Mt. Vernon AAU) 11:45am – Announced Championship Trophy Game
Salish Sea Music Festival Brings Broken Consort
Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church From Jeffrey Cohan The third annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Orcas Island continues at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church with renaissance flutist Jeffrey Cohan, violinist Courtney Kuroda, violist Steven Creswell and harpsichordist Kyobi Hinami in “The Broken
Fire Chief’s Report: Increase in Calls for Service
February 12 through March 11, 2013 ............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 46....................122 Fire/Other........ 16....................32 Total................. 62.................. .154 2012.......... 1/1/12–3/11/12..............110 Year to date responses have increased 40% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve
Council to Consider Extending the Effective Date for CAO Implementation
By Stan Matthews County Interim Internet Technology Manager At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical Areas Ordinance updates from May 1, 2013 to December 1, 2013 or a later date.
Letter to the Editor: Byers Enthusiastic and Eager
I've had the opportunity to spend time with Lisa Byers as she campaigns for a seat on the county council, and I've been impressed with the way she relates to the people she encounters. She's very knowledgeable about the county and its needs, but she's always eager to learn more
Spring Environmental Walks for Adults and Kids
Kids at a waterfall in Moran State Park From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ADULT GENERAL NATURALIST WALK Join Naturalist Carolyn Cruso for a walk in Moran Park learning about the flora, fauna and ecosystems of this unique island. Some ethnobotany included. Meet at Moran State
What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?
By Jan Jacobson What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? is the name of a book by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. They will speak at the April 10, 2013 Garden Club meeting in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center, at 10 a.m. They will show us practical organic solutions for
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Agave with the Turtleback Ceili Band
By Kathy Lunde Agave is proud to host Orcas Island's own Turtleback Ceili Band, this Saturday, March 16, beginning at 6pm. The Turtleback Céilí Band or simply "Turtleback", is a group of Orcas Island musicians who share a passion for playing and sharing traditional music mostly from Ireland, but also
“Kids of the 1950s” at Sunday’s Historical Matinee
Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center This month's historical matinee, "Kids of the 1950s " recalls Orcas Island High School from 1953-1959. Join Orcas Island Historical Society President Bill Buchan and fellow alumni as they talk about their high school days. This presentation is part
Donations for New Reuse Center: Hotbed Hotel Raises More than Eyebrows
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director During the running of the most recent play at the Grange – Hotbed Hotel – Doug Bechtel of The Actor’s Theater and director of the play, shared with audiences his love of The Exchange and stories of how the theater has
