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
Grow, Gather Share: Join the Parade!
June 30 deadline for Chamber of Commerce Community Parade Get ready for the 2012 Orcas Island Community Parade on Saturday, July 7, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade theme this year is "Grow, Gather, Share: Celebrating Orcas Farms." This year, the community parade prizes are sponsored by Island Market. 1st
Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Groundbreaking with Enhanced Landscape
From Margaret Payne Twenty years ago, June 20, 1992, Orcas Islanders broke ground for the construction of a new library on the Rose Street bluff, overlooking Eastsound. The 6,000-square-foot building was the fulfillment of a dream that began in 1949 with a few shelves of donated books at the Madrona
Orcas High Graduates Celebrate Success
Graduation Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at the High School Gym The Orcas community gathered today, June 15, at Orcas High School to announce awards granted to members of the OHS Class of 2012. Representatives from 24 businesses, non-profits, government agencies and individuals called up members of
Orcas Highlands Take Part in Firewise Work Day
By Chief Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Department On Saturday, June 9, 2012 the Orcas Highlands neighborhood participated in their annual Firewise work day. Under the leadership of National Firewise expert and Neighborhood Association President Judith Leraas Cook and the help of Contractor Bob Berdan and
Flower Workshop for Chamber Music Festival
Wednesday, June 20 at 9 a.m. at Orcas Center scene shop From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Flowers play a wonderful part in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. The arrangements are lovingly created by a team of volunteers, led by Rosemarie Altberg and Betsy Louton. They
Rest Up Quick! The Weekend Calls
Friday, June 15 Parkinson’s Disease: Questions and Answers 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. with Dr. Adam Hebb at the Orcas Senior Center on Henry Road. 376-2677. Live music at Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel. Come enjoy island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests, who play at 6 p.m. Call
Orcas Discusses the Future Funding of State Parks
By Michel Vekved Last Saturday, a meeting on Orcas to discuss the future of Washington State Parks was held at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Ten similar meetings took place statewide as a public outreach. Daniel Farber, Director Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs for Washington State Parks came to Orcas by
Creepy Caterpillars Invade Orcas
by Lin McNulty It may be climate driven, as a result of our mild winter. It may well be the result of something we don't know about. If you are on a section of the island that is being invaded by western tent caterpillars, (Malacosoma californicum pluviale Dyar)
Sheriff’s Office Notes Extra Traffic Patrols
From Sheriff Rob Nou With school out, summer arriving and the onset of the tourist season, traffic concerns and traffic safety becomes an issue for our island communities. We all pride ourselves on the safety of the islands, and the relaxed pace. The sheriff’s office is stepping up enforcement to
Summer Solstice: Parade While the Sun Stands Still!
The 14th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration returns to Eastsound this Saturday, June 23, at noon. The whimsical and always colorful foot parade will wind its way up North Beach Road ending at the Stage on the Green for free, fun local entertainment. The summer celebration opens
History Matinee: Joyce Burghardt
From the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum In this month's History Matinee, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, featured speaker Joyce Burghardt will tell stories and answer questions about days gone by. She will speak at 3 p.m. on Sunday June 17 in the Lundeen Room
IsleShare’s Innerworks Explained at Workshop
Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library IsleShare is hosting a 1-hour orientation meeting for community members engaged in volunteerism. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library. Video conferencing is arranged between
To the Rescue! Practice Makes Perfect
Two Chinook helicopters flew into cloudy Orcas airspace this morning, right on schedule at 11:30 a.m. and successfully completed the Emergency Exercise. On Orcas and San Juan Islands, the exercise was a simulation of medical re-supply to local clinics. Elsewhere in the Western Washington region, the exercise included
Mt. Baker Road & Trail Project Rescheduled for Spring 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The final phase of the Mount Baker Road and Trail improvement projects on Orcas Island has been rescheduled to go to bid this fall, with construction taking place next spring. The project includes road safety improvements, wetland restoration and construction of a
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. The next Field Research days are June 19-22, with start times as follows: Tuesday, June 19 – Invertebrate Surveys -
Letter to the Editor: My Beloved Island Community Comes Through
To my beloved Island Community, This is a belated “Thank You” to all who helped put together the “Mother of all Garage Sale Benefits”, which was held at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, May 27. By all accounts, it was a wonderful community gathering and a good time was
