Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: Students Show Leadership in Education
This month we are reaching out to donors to help with two different needs at the school. The first need is to help fund more hours for our incredible music teachers so that there may separate the middle school and high school band and strings programs. Because of budget cuts,
Eddie Bauer Casting Calls for Kids
Eddie Bauer Clothing and Outerwear will hold a Kids Casting event at the Beach House at Rosario on Sunday, Sept. 16 Greg Arnold, Eddie Bauer representative, says the company is seeking boys and girls 8-10 years old and toddlers in 3T sizes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Children must be available
New Shakespeare Workshop at the Public Library!
Jane Alden will be teaching a workshop for adults on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on Mondays for 8 weeks beginning September 24 through November 12, in the library conference room from 1-2:30 pm. This is the fourth workshop focusing on a Shakespeare play from the point of view of
Letter to the Editor: People not Structure Make County Gov’t. Work
Do we really need to reorganize our county again? Every organizational structure has its strengths and potential weaknesses. We don’t need to gut the Charter system the voters approved in 2005 to make it work better. The most important factor in our county’s success is not the organizational structure but
Ferry Service Closed to Vehicles in Late October
Graphic indicates parts of terminal dock that will be repaired in late October , necessitating restriction of vehicle transport. From Washington State Ferries Construction will take place at the Orcas Island ferry terminal in October 2012. There is a planned closure to vehicle traffic from after the day's
2nd Annual Theosofest at Indralaya, Sept. 14 -16
By Leonie VanGelder Theosofest is a festive weekend, offering a multifaceted exploration of theosophical ideas. Offerings include music, lectures, discussion, good food and good company. There are no program fees for the weekend and you are welcome to drop in for any of the individual activities that have been scheduled.
Port Purchases Lantec’s 41 Acres on North Shore
Audrey Wells brandishes a candy cane, which she observed is missing the crook to represent a shepherd's crook. She invited all at the celebration on Sept. 12 to take a candy cane in recognition of their efforts to "shepherd" the Lantec property purchase. By Margie Doyle Port of
Younger Business Generation at Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Becca Gray and Jim Parker with "growlers," ready to serve the public beginning next Friday, Sept. 21, at Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House Friday, Sept. 21 from noon to closing at 33 Hope Lane By Margie Doyle Next Friday, three young island entrepreneurs will host the Grand Opening
IsleShare.org Orientation
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4-5 pm, Lopez Library (videoconferenced to Orcas and San Juan) Learn about Time Banking and local time and skill sharing in our county. Coordinator, Morgan Meadows, will be presenting an orientation and answering FAQ's from the Lopez Library Conference Room, on Wednesday, September 19th, from 4-5pm. The
Pictorial Weavings Featured at Artworks
Geoff Shilling at his loom The Orcas Island Artworks presents “Against a Bright Sky,” a set of jacquard weavings created by Geoff Shilling, through the month of September. This body of work is inspired by sunrises and moonrises observed from the same vantage point on Orcas Island. Each
“Whale of a Show” Returns to Orcas Center
Auditions on Thursday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 22 Whale of a Show is Coming! Auditions Sept. 20 & 22, performance Sept. 28 Performance Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm Back by popular demand, "Whale of a Show "is a lot of fun packed in to one evening.
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district and voting models. When I was a freeholder, I was the author of many charts
Weekend Ahead: Still Plenty To Do
Friday, Sept. 14 Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by national touring violinist Joel Gamble this weekend for a night of music at Agave Restaurant in Eastound this Friday Sept. 14th from 7:30-9:30. “Torso” — a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge, the latest
Burn Permits Delayed: It’s Too Hot and Dry
from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal Due to unusually dry weather, San Juan County continues to experience a high level of fire danger. The open burning season usually begins on October 1st of each year. That’s normally when residential and commercial burn permits are made available. This year,
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like to take a financial perspective and offer a solution for what OPAL leaseholders should (must)
Letter to the Editor: Still Time to Support School Music Program
What a concert! It's not too late to support our local "School Music Matters" Fund. On September 12, I attended a wonderful concert at the Community Church in Eastsound. The musicians performing were students in the Orcas Middle and High Schools. They presented a beautiful concert to help launch the
