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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Seed Sharing, Roundtable, Keynote Speech and Contra Dance Fill Agricultural Summit
Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Friday Harbor The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, for all things agricultural, including: Workshops Seed Sharing Roundtable with county council candidates Locally grown lunch Social hour and contra
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has Proven Herself an Effective Leader
I am supporting Lisa Byers for the San Juan County Council. After observing her in action for more than a year as a member of the OPAL board, I believe she is one of the most competent, thoroughly knowledgeable leaders I’ve ever worked with. The extent of skills and knowledge
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Wednesday
The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Public Meeting will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The Deer Harbor Community Center is located at 4319 Deer Harbor Road The agenda calls for a presentation by Victoria Compton, Executive Director of
Community Honors Marilyn Anderson at Music Concert
Marilyn Anderson at School Music Benefit Concert. Photo courtesy of Kristen Wilson. By Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation Marilyn Anderson, one of the founding members of the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) was honored this past Sunday, March 3, at the 16th annual Community Concert. The Boards
Arts Council to Explore Improving Economy Through the Arts
March 19, Outlook In, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. San Juan County Arts Council is presenting free workshops in March to explore the impact and potential of the arts on the local economy. The Arts Commission of Washington State (ArtsWA) recently awarded a grant to the San Juan County Arts Council as
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Shows Overall Leadership
Rick has run, has won, is our current sitting Councilman, and is now running again for the seat of Councilman for San Juan County District #2. As a local property and business owner Rick has shown leadership on the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee. Rick has for several years run
Letter to the Editor: Museum Board and Volunteers Work to Fulfill Mission, Vision and Plan
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Orcas Island Historical Museum has engaged with many community members and organizations since early December, and has taken many comments and suggestions with thoughtful consideration and serious self-reflection. We are working in concert with the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) who has
Unitarian Universalist Service on Buddhism with Gregory Kramer this Sunday
Lenten Service & Soup Celebration planned for March 13 By Susan McBain The March 10 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will offer a presentation by Gregory Kramer on Buddhism. Kramer is the author of Insight Dialogue: The Interpersonal Path to Freedom, which presents the central Buddhist teaching
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from the County to The Exchange is April 30th. We anticipate posting two positions – Scalehouse
Auditions for PlayFest: Your Stage Debut Awaits!
Sunday March 17, 6-8 pm—or Wednesday March 20, 7-9 pm If you have ever been to see a play at The Grange, you know what a special place it is. The atmosphere that The Actors Theater of Orcas Island provides its actors and audiences is enjoyable, intimate, warm, fun and
Cope with Cancer — Support Group Meeting
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or those
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land on the San Juan
Grange “Revival” to Kick Off with Potluck
Saturday, March 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Orcas Grange By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders have put their heads together and think others may share their passion to revitalize the Orcas Grange. Michael Greenberg, Learner Limbach and Leslie Seamans, current Grange Master, agreed to work with "a group
Senior Project: When Passions Converge
by Lin McNulty Addie Newcombe is passionate about her chosen Senior Project. When Orcas High School Senior Addie Newcombe selected her Senior Project, there was not much doubt that she would choose something to incorporate her passion for the Spanish language. "I love Spanish more than English," she
Letter to the Editor: A Lifetime Treasure
Dear Editor: On Sunday afternoon the third of March I had an epiphany moment – a truly genuine heart-warmer. There in the old gym on Orcas was the soul of smalltown USA. Musicians of every size, shape and age – and a matching audience paying homage to all that talent.
Editorial: Like It or Not, We Need to Work Together
Orcas Issues States Election Season Policy Readers who scroll down the sidebar (Patience, please, a redesign is coming this spring) will find a link "About" that describes the guiding spirits behind Orcas Issues, News and Views. It reads, in part, Orcas Issues "promotes internet citizen journalism that adheres to journalistic ethics of
