Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
“Five Lights by Sea” Special Tour
From Eclipse Charters Lighthouse enthusiasts and nature lovers! Eclipse Charters is offering the "Five Lights By Sea" tour July 14 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Orcas Express. Travel through the heart of killer whale country; most Lighthouse trips see them, as well as lots of other wildlife
BODãLO TRIO Brown Bag to Play Tangos
By Louellen McCoy Tangos and Milongas by Piazzolla, Albeniz, Ginastera, and jazz musician and composer Fred Hersch are on the program for the Wednesday July 18 Brown Bag Concert, noon at Emmanuel Church. Members of the BODãLO TRIO are Bob Littlewood, clarinet, Dale Heisinger, cello and Louellen McCoy, piano. Joining
Dog Agility Course Offered on Orcas
Lesley Liddle has the Dog Agility course up and running over at Camp Orkila this summer. To be eligible to participate your dog must have basic obedience skills and be non-aggressive around other people and animals. If you wish to join the group please contact Lesley at 376 6220 for
Solid Waste Meeting on Orcas Cancelled
From the San Juan County Department of Public Works The Vendor Selection Committee meeting for the Orcas Island Solid Waste Site scheduled for Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Orcas Landing Conference Room has been cancelled. There have been no changes made for the remaining published meetings.
World War II Memories at the Senior Center
Leo "Bud" Kempfer and Robert Butler on R & R in Rockhampton, Australia. Collection of Jacqueline Kempfer By Jacqueline Kempfer A new exhibit, "WORLD WAR II, Memories and Memorabilia" is now on display through July 29th in the Betty Lundeen Room of the Orcas Island Senior Center.
Guest Column: How Coal Trains Could Choke NW’s Economic Engines
From Crosscut.com By Floyd McKay "A new study of rail transportation problems associated with the transport of millions of tons of coal from the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana to proposed export terminals in the Pacific Northwest was released today in Montana, citing "a huge, huge increase in
“Ocean Frontiers” Showing in Friday Harbor
Wednesday, July 18th, from 6-8 p.m. at Friday Harbor Labs Commons From the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee The San Juan Marine Resources Committee and the Friday Harbor Labs invite the public to a showing of "Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship," on Wednesday,
Canine Capers: Cars and Dogs – Conclusion
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Japanese Performers Bring Rainbow Canopy of Gratitude to Orcas
Tokiko Ogama will perform in appreciation to Orcas Islanders on July 18 at the Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday July 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Odd Fellows Hall Susan Osborn, local singer, has a more than 20 year relationship with Japan, and Japanese culture. During that time
Two Audition Dates for Tracers
Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for Tracers, a powerful, unsettling and ultimately devastating account of the Vietnam War, written and first performed by men who were there. There will be two audition sessions at The Grange on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m., and again on Sunday, July
Representative Larsen Co-sponsors Bill to Decrease Out-sourcing Jobs
From Bryan Thomas Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on July 9] co-sponsored legislation to bring jobs back to the United States by rewarding companies that in-source jobs and closing loopholes for out-sourcers. The Bring Jobs Home Act would create a 20 percent tax credit for
History Matinee Presents Don Gerard
Don Girard, island-raised, returned home in 1993 Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From the Orcas Island Historical Museum In a continuing series of monthly gatherings sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, island native Don Gerard will tell stories and answer questions
County “Early Budget Report” Shows Tough Choices Still Ahead
Public Safety Sales Tax Proposal Would Help, Pro Tem Administrator says By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager County Administrator Pro Tem Bob Jean told the County Council at its June 26 meeting that the County has not yet reached the point where current revenues and expenditures for
Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk
Steve Cohan during restoration of Judd Cove Lime Kiln. Photo courtesy of Gail Johannes Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at Fowler's Way Trailhead The County Land Bank will sponsor a walk to the Judd Cove Preserve Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk with Boyd Pratt & Steve Cohan
Bring Your Art Donations for the Library Art Show and Silent Auction
Calling all artists, art collectors and spring cleaners! The Orcas Island Library fair is collecting donations of artwork for the art auction. The bring-in date is Saturday, July 14th, 10 am to 4 pm. Donations of two- and three-dimensional art will be welcomed before and after this date at the
“Haunting, Profound” Tales of Hoffman Comes to Orcas Center in Encore Performance
Anna Netrebko, as the doomed Antonia, in the arms of Joseph Calleja, as Hoffman THE MET: LIVE IN HD’s fourth opera of the summer Encore Series is Les Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach airing at Orcas Center on Friday, July 13 at 7:30 pm. “The Met’s new Hoffmann is
