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
Library’s Summer Reading Club Inspires Kids: Dream Big!
Children’s Librarian Nita Couchman, in straw hat at left, with members of the Summer Reading Club Summer reading, unlimited by school assignments, book reports and homework, presents a wide-open landscape to imagine, to explore and to dream big. That’s the focus of this summer’s reading program at
Guest Column: The Unseen Costs of the Coal Boondogle
By Michael Riordan An ill-conceived plan to ship more than 100 million tons of cheap coal annually to Asia epitomizes what has gone seriously awry with the U.S. economy. Corporations have already off-shored millions of manufacturing jobs to China. Now we are being asked to export mountains of coal
Have Fun Whether We Sizzle or Drizzle
Monday, July 9 "The Children’s Story Path," a playful exploration of “journey” for 5-12 year olds, is happening at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish from 10 – noon, July 9-13 (5-8 yrs) $10 per child, register online at www.orcasepiscopal.org/kidspath or call Antoinette Botsford at 376-4285 or the parish office at 376-2352. Tuesday,
Mali Looking for a New Domain
Mali, the serene queen, needs a new home I’m Mali, a loving and mellow cat looking for a good home. My owner, Sarah, is moving to another country and sadly, cannot take me, her companion of 10 years. I would love to live in a
Guitarist Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings Slide into Orcas Center
Roy Rogers brings the Delta Rhythm Kings with him to Orcas Center next Saturday, July 14 Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. "Sounds the way good bourbon tastes, smooth and with a kick....." Spin That’s legendary slide guitarist Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings On Stage at
Community Parade Winners Announced
Warm Valley Farms is the top prize-winner in the Orcas Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Parade From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Top Parade Entry - receives $100 from Island Market - Warm Valley Orchard. "Since 1990 Warm Valley Orchard's lambs, sheep and goats have entertained locals
Roam Doe Bay on a Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Safari
From Food Masters Join us for this much anticipated class with Dr. Ryan Drum! Come walk around eastside Orcas and learn about wild plants and their many uses! Food Masters presents a "Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Safari" with Dr. Ryan Drum on Sunday July 15 from 1 to 5
We Love a Parade! Thanks Chamber & Community!
"Celebrating Orcas Farms" was the theme of the Parade. All entries went to support the Eastsound Fireworks Display on July 4th. We were lined up from Pioneer Park at North Beach Road to the Community Church on Madrona Street -- kids, horses, flag-wavers, wagons, politicians, road crews, book-readers,
Guest Opinion: Sales Tax Good Way to Share Costs of Public Safety
By Randall Gaylord San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Your County Council has unanimously approved an ordinance supported by judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, clerks and Town of Friday Harbor officials for a local sales tax with proceeds to be used for criminal justice and public safety purpose. Please join me in voting
Tony Lee’s Einstein Performance Comparable to Big Bang
A Review by Lin McNulty Einstein in contemplation. Photo: Chris Thomerson Tony Lee as Einstein was a match made from the depths of a quantum formula. Einstein: A Stage Portrait is a sweet, adorable, and endearing presentation of the recognizable and recognized genius from the 20th Century. The
Kids’ Workshops Coming to Emmanuel Episcopal
By Karen Russell of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish There are still a few places left for “The Children’s Story Path,” a playful exploration of “journey” for 5-12 year olds, is happening at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish from 10 – noon, July 9-13 (5-8 yrs) and July 23-27 (9-12 yrs). With storytelling and
State Wants to Hear Your Voice on Transportation
from the State Transportation Commission We wanted to let you know that the Transportation Commission has launched the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) and we encourage you to join the discussion. A DOWNLOADABLE PRESS RELEASE recently went out to media across the state, as well as to hundreds of partner
July 5th a Busy Day for Orcas Fire and Rescue
House Fire Just before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5th, seven apparatus and 24 members of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to the 1400 block of North Beach Road for a structure fire that was reported by an observant OPALCO crew. The first arriving units reported smoke and flames
“Listening in Tongues” –Traveling Quaker To Visit Local Group
By River Malcolm Islanders with an interest in Friends (Unprogrammed Quakers) are warmly encouraged to join us (a local meditation group with Quaker leanings) Saturday, July 14, for 30 minutes of silence followed by 30 minutes of Quaker-style dialogue on the contemplation topic, “Listening in Tongues.” This will be followed
Hot Weekend on the Old Island
Friday, July 6 Soul & Funk music at Agave with DJ Bruce Pavitt, beginning at 9 p.m.. Come early for dinner and drinks and stay for music and dancing! Don Giovanni, an Encore presentation starring Mozart's anti-hero. Live from the Metropolitan Opera in high definition. 7:30 at Orcas Center.Tickets --
Orcas Island Rowing Offers 2nd Beginning Sculling (Rowing) Class
Surprises and smiles abound! By Martin Taylor Orcas Issues Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a 2nd beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults this summer. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you become involved in rowing you will
