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
Emily Reid to serve as Grand Marshal of Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” Parade
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Orcas Farms” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 7 in Eastsound. “Our island is made up of beautiful landscapes, including farms of all types that help sustain us. Though Farms and
The Weekend Brightens Up
Friday, June 8 Little Silver and Whiting Tennis at Doe Bay In the Doe Bay Yoga Studio, Little Silver starts at 7:30 pm and features Erika Simonian and Steve Curtis, whose “two voices square off in lockstep folk harmonies over the bed of their guitars.” Whiting Tennis, from Seattle, writes
Washington’s Women In Gov’t: New Museum Exhibit
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum: Join us as we explore Washington's first female groundbreakers in all levels of government. Learn about fifteen 'firsts' in various positions as well as interesting profiles of a few local women who played it big. This new exhibit officially opens Saturday, June 16 at
Charter Review Sends Three Recommendation to Council
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee There is a meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) on Saturday June 9 at Whidbey Island Bank in Friday Harbor from 8:30 am to 11 am. Public input is welcome and there is time set aside for comments at
New Consulting, Coaching, Therapy Firm Opens
Clarity Connection, LLC, a management and human resources consulting and coaching firm opened in late 2011 announced the launch of a new mental health therapy arm of the business. Run by Orcas Island residents Denise Wolf and James Wolf, Clarity Connection specializes in services to improve management skills and employee
Friday Harbor Airport Wins $3.3 Million for Modernization
Washington State Rep. Rick Larsen, announced today [June 7] a $3,389,599 federal grant to modernize Friday Harbor Airport’s taxiway, drainage and safety systems. The Federal Aviation Administration grant will be awarded to the Port of Friday Harbor. “This investment in the Friday Harbor Airport will create jobs and help keep
Free Master Composter/Recycler Training
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction/Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Public Works/WSU Extension Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and San Juan County Solid Waste in the first County-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of composting, soil building
Glee and Games at Orcas Center Theatre Camp
By Deborah Sparks Orcas Center Summer Theatre Camp presents "Glee" and Theatre Games with Grace McCune and Jake Perrine. Designed for ages 8 to 12, this nine day theatre arts camp has loads of fun, music and theatre games for children who desire to perform on stage. Camp runs from
San Juan Businesses urge President to Declare National Monument
From Tom Reeves, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Momentum grows as local leaders join Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen, Gov. Gregoire, San Juan County Council and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau in call for preservation Washington State—Over 150 local business owners in the San Juan Islands have signed a
Elementary School Thanks Volunteers
Monday, June 18 at 9 a.m. in the Orcas School cafeteria Orcas Island Elementary School is honoring all those who have volunteered for the school in some way this past year at a very special school wide assembly on Monday, June 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Teacher
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Sculling Class
Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is offering a beginning sculling (rowing) class for adults. Rowing is a great sport. It is a low impact fun outdoor exercise. Once you become involved in rowing you will be a rower for life. The sport is addictive
Fun Week at Agave
By Kathy Lunde Community Journalist Thursday, June 7 marks the return of Thursday Night Trivia at Agave in Eastsound. Join your friends for 5 rousing games to test your knowledge on various subjects. The cost is $2. per person, with teams of up to 4 players allowed. The winning team
Lineman Job Opening
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has an immediate full-time opening for a Journeyman Lineman. Please visit www.opalco.com for an application and complete job description.
Council Authorizes Shoreline Report Revisions
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, meeting Tuesday, [June 5] agreed with a staff recommendation to send the Draft Shoreline Master Program’s Inventory and Characterization Report (“I&C Report”) back to the consultants who compiled it for revisions. The report provides an overview of
Mojo Makes Tracks North after Stranding
From the SeaDoc Society Quick, what’s the most unusual use for an orange traffic cone? If you’re Joe “MacGyver” Gaydos, a traffic cone makes a perfect anesthesia mask for doping down a 255 pound rehabilitated Stellar Sea Lion. Last week, Joe provided anesthesia and vet care as Wolf
Guest Column: San Juan Style Connects the Ages
By Teddy Deane In the last article I asked the question “Is there a San Juans Style?” I was (am) looking for something that sets all of our art here apart from anywhere else and gives it a special meaning or character. I got several replies, including one from SJCAC member
