Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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.
Orcas Park and Rec Department Reports on its Startup
Dear Orcas Community, It has been a busy startup for the Park and Recreation District and we want to let everyone know how thankful we are for all the support and assistance we have received as we get the district up and running. It is hard to believe that it
Seek and Find the Magic Flutes, Nov. 21-30
The Orcas Center presents: The Met: Live in HD Encore of Mozart’s The Magic Flute Saturday Dec 1, at 6:30 pm. A family activity reception will precede the screening from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. In celebration of this performance the Orcas Center is sponsoring a “Seek and Find the Magic
The Weekend: Wet and Wild with Local Musicians, Artisans and Four-legged Family Members
Friday, November 23 San Juan County offices (including waste disposal/transfer stations) closed today. Olga Symphony performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Go to www.orcascenter.org for tickets. Bradford Loomis at the Doe Bay Café! A wonderful live performance by Seattle singer-songwriter Bradford Loomis! Bradford marries grit and
Candidate Filing Period For new Council Begins Dec. 12
From Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special filing period for candidates for three new Council positions will be held December 12 through 14. The three positions are: Council Residency District 1 (San Juan Island and surrounding smaller islands); Council Residency District 2 (Orcas Island, Waldron Island, Blakely Island, and
Circumstances of Fatality Accident Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Office
Maria Massey pictured in 2012 Actors Theater PlayFest At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, San Juan County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a one-car motor vehicle crash in the 2600 block of Crow Valley Road on Orcas Island. Responders found a 2010 Hyundai Accent crashed into
Guest Column: A Local Business is Thankful
By Nick Jones This year, as we have for the past eight or nine years, we provided smoked salmon to the Family Resource Center to help fill Thanksgiving baskets for island families. This is a wonderful service built on collaboration between our island churches, the Resource Center and many individuals.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Orcas Issues
Dear Fellow Islanders, This is a letter of thanks for Margie Doyle, Lin McNulty and Orcas Issues. Their dedication to getting Orcas issues out in the open, explored by community journalists, is gold to us -- witness the recent months of coverage of Orcas Recycling Services' efforts to secure the
Holiday Festival of the Arts Follows Thanksgiving
At the 2011 Senior Center Holiday Festival of the Arts, from left Lisa Heisinger, Antoinette Botsford and Theresa Boucher ...as naturally as day follows night, to paraphrase Shakespeare. This Saturday, Nov. 24, huge snowflakes will once again adorn the halls, where local musicians will send out joyous melodies.
Help at Workshop for Childhood Immigrants
A clinic for potential "Dream Act" children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Middle School in Friday Harbor ( 85 Blair Avenue) by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Skagit Immigrant
Now, a Voice for our Ferry-Served Islands
By Dan O'Neal, Washington State Transportation Commission Chair The Washington State Transportation Commission [is now conducting] a new statewide survey on transportation taxation options, priorities and other topics utilizing over 17,000 Washington State residents who are part of the Voice Of Washington State (VOWS) survey program. We are hoping we
Missing Person: Maria Juliet Massey (Updated)
Maria Massey missing on Orcas Island. UPDATE: It was reported by local sources on Thursday, November 22, that Maria Massey was found and did not survive the accident. Orcas Issues staff sends condolences to her family and friends. A vehicle belonging to Orcas Islander Maria Massey was found
