Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
The Expanded School Garden Takes Shape
By Madie Murray Shapes for things to come. If you haven’t driven by the public school lately, you haven’t seen the magic Ezra Richardson created with a backhoe and bobcat just before Thanksgiving. In just two days, he transformed the school garden into a lovely, flowing landscape of
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Participates in White House Meeting
From the Ayers for Council 2013 Campaign Dr. Greg Ayers, a local resident, participated today, [Nov. 26] in a meeting of the White House Business Council held in Washington DC. This meeting allowed for business leaders to discuss the President’s plan for the budget and the current situation regarding the
“Creaky Yoga” for Adults 50+
Sarah Ross at the Taj Mahal Classes Extended Through December Doe Bay Yoga Studio A gentle yoga class led by Sarah Ross who has 25 years of training and study in yoga. Classes are designed to build strength, flexibility, endurance and relaxation. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn
Bee Club sponsors Mike Radford
Sunday, Dec. 2, 1–2 p.m., Orcas Library The new Orcas Bee Club is offering a special treat for those of you who plan to keep bees next year or sometime in the future, especially those getting into beekeeping for the first time. Come hear Mike Radford (Alaska Bee Products) talk
Important Work and Festive Events This Week
Monday, Nov. 26 Auditions for "Hotbed Hotel" at the Grange at 7 p.m. A copy of the script is available at the counter at the Library. For more information contact Doug Bechtel, the director at 317-5601. Tuesday, Nov. 27 How to market your business inexpensively and effectively from 9:30 a.m.
Culminating CAO Public Hearings on Tuesday
Hearings recap three critical area changes: General, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation, Geologically Hazardous Public hearings for updates to San Juan County’s critical area regulations in three areas are scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Copies of the hearing notices and the ordinances are posted at www.sanjuanco.com/cao/documents
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes on Their Way
Teacher Derrick Shaefer looks on as son, Hayden, carefully chooses gifts for the shoebox project. By Sue Lewis Children at Life Church filled shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child project for the third year in a row. These boxes are combined with the shoeboxes donated by
Mobile Dental Clinic Returns to Orcas
From Hilary Canty, Community Foundation Executive Director The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on December 7 and 8. There will be an Oral Surgeon available on Saturday. All patients who have complicated extractions or wisdom teeth extractions pending should have applications for appointments
Senator Ranker Honored for Marine Conservation
From the Senate Democratic Office Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was honored Friday, Nov. 16, by The Ocean Foundation as an “Ocean Hero” for his leadership in marine conservation and on critical ocean issues. Ranker was recognized with five other recipients including Alexandra Cousteau of Blue Legacy International and “The Ocean Doctor”
Local Favorites Spotlighted in Artist Showcase
Grace McCune with the Rock on the Rock Singers will perform as part of the Local Artist Showcase on Dec. 2 Local favorites sing and play in the Local Artist Showcase on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center on Sunday, December 2 at 7: 30 pm. Come and
Editor’s Column: The Miracle Season of Hope
In my childhood, we were still in a post-World War II mentality -- everyone was poor and trying to be good. Christmas was a celebration of faith (that a baby born to poor people would save the world); food (roast turkey and stuffing, toasted almonds, pumpkin pie, Mom’s box of
Community Church Welcome Follows Tree Lighting
From Dick Staub, Community Church Pastor Following the community Christmas Tree lighting (Dec 7 from 4:30-5:30) the community is invited to shop in Eastsound. While you’re at it, why not stroll over to Orcas Island Community Church to see the nativity scene, sing some Christmas Carols, enjoy hot cider and
Last Town Hall Meeting with Councilman Fralick
Orcas West Council Member Richard Fralick will retire on January 1, 2013. His seat will be taken by Rick Hughes. By Margie Doyle Orcas East Council Member Patty Miller choked up a bit as she bade farewell to her comrade Richard Fralick of Orcas West at the Orcas
Funny, Fantastical Opera: Mozart’s Magic Flute
Nathan Gunn as Papageno in a scene from Act II of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera From the Orcas Center “This Flute’s a hoot! Run, don’t walk!” The New Yorker This family-friendly performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will be on screen at Orcas Center
La Clemenza di Tito: Mozart’s Opera of Forgiveness
The Roman Emperor Tito responds to an assassination plot with forgiveness and reconciliation. One of Mozart's final works, this opera will be live-streamed on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Orcas Center. Experience one of Mozart’s final masterpieces, La Clemenza di Tito streamed Live in HD from the Metropolitan
EDC offers Workshop on Shoestring Marketing
Location updated Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? The San Juan County Economic Development Council will host a workshop on how to market your business inexpensively and effectively on Tuesday, November 27, from 9:30 a.m.
