Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Experience the Grandeur of Ancient Egypt with Verdi’s Aida
Verdi's Aida tells the story of Ancient Egyptian royalty, streamed live from the NY Metropolitan to Orcas Center on Sunday, December 23. Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Celebrate the holidays by experiencing the most popular and beloved opera of all time, Verdi’s Aida,
Rep. Larsen to Discuss Fiscal Cliff via Phone
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. PST Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) at 6 p.m. PST. Larsen will discuss the negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff and other matters facing Congress in the final weeks of the year. Constituents will be invited
The Week Ahead (Weather Permitting…)
Monday, December 17 Salmonberry School’s 9-11 yr old students will create a live public installation of an original sand mandala in the meeting room of the Eastsound Public Library. The public is invited to observe the creation process from 9-3 on Tuesday and 9-12 on Wednesday. Auditions at Orcas Center
Get Ready for Teen Night New Years Eve Party!
From the Funhouse Commons Teens, are you looking for something fun and exciting to do on New Years Eve? The Funhouse-Commons has the answer, with the “Electric New Years Eve Party”! It’s the place to be for Orcas Teens on New Years Eve. The evening will be filled fun activities
Emmanuel Parish Hosts Winter Solstice Walk
The indoor Labyrinth walk at Emmanuel Parish Hall, December 2009 The Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on Eastsound’s waterfront, will open the doors of its Parish Hall to all, on Friday, December 21, from 4 until 6 p.m., for an indoor Labyrinth Walk. Though the outdoor stone labyrinth is open
Weather Watch Advisory for 36-48 Hours
From Brendan Cowan, San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management Info below is courtesy of National Weather Service in Seattle. Usually it's when we see mention of gusts in the 70 mph range that we start to see more significant impacts to the islands, usually in the form of
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
Orcas West Council Member Rick Hughes By Rick Hughes, Orcas West County Council Member I would like to thank the voters of Orcas West for their amazing support in the recent November election. With over 68% of the vote, I feel confident that Orcas Island champions forward thinking
Seattle Turns Out to Oppose Proposed Coal Port
Protestors at the last scoping hearing in Seattle on Dec. 13. By Zacahariah Bryan of the Ballard News Tribune From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay King Coal was not popular Thursday night [Dec. 13] in Seattle as the public meetings to set the scope of environmental review of a
Newly-Elected Council Members to Meet with Council Veterans
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Council Members Peterson, Miller and Stephens will be meeting informally with Council Members-Elect Rick Hughes of Orcas Island, Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarman, of San Juan Island on Monday, December 17, 2012 in the Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning
Shop Street Wares this Saturday
By Cameron Krein This Saturday in Eastsound, local vendors of locally-made goods will set up shop from noon to 4 p.m. on Main Street between The Nest and Madrona Grill. Local vendors included Christina Orchid of Red Rabbit Farm with her popular jams and jellies, chutneys and baked goods; Gena
Island Cabinets Adds Gift Shop
Woodwork crafts for sale at Joe Ciskowski's shop Island Cabinets has added a gift shop to the front of the cabinet shop. Handcrafted wooden bowls (primarily of local woods), toys, puzzles, furniture, jewelry, cutting boards and more have been created by local artists, Joe Ciskowski, Damon Scott, Joyce
Statement from Orcas Island Schools
From Barbara Kline, Orcas Island School District Superintendent and Kyle Freeman, Principal As many of you know by now, there was a school shooting in Connecticut this morning. It was an elementary school with a number of students killed. It s a terrible event and the rising number of these
Martin Lund Leads Community Band’s Holiday Concert
Martin Lund takes over the baton for the Orcas Island Community Band this Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center By Karen Key Speck It is said that music warms the soul. The holidays are brightened
Letter to the Editor: Ways to Support Orcas Center
It is the season of giving and a time when many of our island community organizations reach out to us for financial support, support needed by each to do the good work they do. The Orcas Center is one such organization. Supporting Orcas Center is one way to support the
Early Start Council Meet to Set Waste Service Fees
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45AM. Special Meeting Agenda items: Public Hearing on an Ordinance Setting the Fees
Bob Jarman Files for San Juan Seat on Reduced County Council
From the Committee to Elect Bob Jarman Bob Jarman, elected in November to the six-person San Juan County Council, has filed as a candidate for the countywide three-person Council election representing San Juan Island (Residency Dist. 1). Jarman is running as a non-partisan in the non-partisan race as dictated by
