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
Eastsound Planners Zero In on Road Improvements
By Margie Doyle Thursday, June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall At its upcoming meeting tomorrow, June 7, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) has scheduled much of its focus on alley, road and street improvements in the Eastsound Sub-area and Urban
Sea Doc Conducts Marine Mammal Stranding Training
From the SeaDoc Society SeaDoc provides regional veterinary support for marine mammal stranding and rehabilitation. Next week we’ll be working with the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network to provide two introductory sessions for new volunteers. The Stranding Network, administered by the Whale Museum, is an incredibly cool opportunity
Council Sub-committees to Meet this Friday
The San Juan County Council Budget Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, June 8, in the Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:30 a.m. The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on Friday, June 8, in the Large Conference Room, Legislative
Flamenco Song and Dance at the Odd Fellows
Saturday June 9 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall A night of Flamenco featuring: the powerful voice of Oscar Valero of Valencia, accompanied by Pedro Cortes on guitar; and the stunning dance of Savannah Fuentes will come to Orcas Island on Saturday, June 9. "Real Flamenco, straight
Charter Review Commission Finalizes Recommendations to the County
By Margie Doyle At the Saturday, June 2 meeting, 19 members of the County Reveiw Commission met to review the titles of the three propositions they recommend be placed on the November ballot. They voted, 18 in favor and one in opposition, to send the following ballot titles
Poetry: The summer of our lives
The summer of our lives there are those of us held in the pull of Orcas we are the lucky ones there is a place for us where body and spirit are at home in one place and none of us owns it we are merely stewards physical and spiritual
Turtleback Hike Teaches Forestry Tricks
Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. t0 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation. This history will be illuminated by our guide, Carson Sprenger, a forester and restoration ecologist
Marilyn Anderson’s Advocacy of School Music Honored
In a small ceremony on Monday, June 4, Marilyn Anderson was honored for her contributions to the Orcas Island School District, especially for her efforts through the Music Advocacy Group. A highlight of the event, held in the Elementary School Music Room, was the unveiling of a plaque
Patient Navigator is Guest Speaker at Cancer Support Group
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5 p.m. Fireside Room, Orcas Island Community Church By Sue Lewis Community Journalist The guest speaker at the June 14 Cancer Support Group meeting will be Jon Prescott, Patient Navigator of Island Hospital Cancer Care Center. The Center relocated in January 2012 to the beautiful
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Release New CD
Saturday, June 9, 5–7 pm. Darvill's Just in time for summer party listening and hostess gifting, a new local CD! Popular local fiddle trio JP and the OK Rhythm Boys is pleased to announce the release of their latest - "Hadenuf on Boddington Lane" Featuring the fancy fiddling
Canine Capers: Meeting a Strange Dog
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
The Week Ahead: Low Tides Under a Full Moon
Monday, June 4 Tuesday, June 5 Seaweed Harvesting Workshop from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., taught by local seaweed expert Ryan Drum. Must register with Learner Limbach at foodmasters.orcas@gmail.com or 376-4048 --cost of the class is $30. All participants are asked to familiarize themselves with Camp Orkila’s guest policy. Some scholarships
“Torso” Auditions for Dark Drama at the Grange
Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Grange "Torso," is a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge. Steeped in grief after the wrongful death of her sister, Daphne learns that a childhood friend has been arrested for a shocking crime back in her family’s Midwestern hometown.
St. Francis Ready for Summer Berry Orders
You know summer's on its way with the recurrence of the St. Francis Church Berry Sale, offering strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in season. All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available frozen. Fresh Strawberries (15 lbs.) and Raspberries (14 lbs) are in their own
Harold Asper Services June 7
Harold Asper passed Saturday, May 26 after a month-long bout with pneumonia in Yerrington, Nevada. A graveside service will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, on Mt. Baker Road in Eastsound, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. Justin Taylor of the Orcas Island Golf Club noted, "Harold was an avid
Frankenstein “A Monster Hit”
The encore screening of the National Theatre’s stage play "Frankenstein" comes to Orcas Center Friday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. Childlike
