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
Orcas Rowing Juniors Compete at NW Regionals
Jake Zier to travel to Nationals in Tennessee Jake training with coach Tina on Memorial Day at Cascade Lake. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) junior team traveled to Vancouver, Wash. for the NW Regionals regatta that took place May 18 through 20. It
Darvill’s Joins the Biggest Book Drive Ever!
Independent bookstores join together to collect books for kids in need Visit Darvill's independent book store and give a book to a child in need! From now until June 8, Darvill's, along with 23 independent book stores across Washington Washington State will host the Books for Kids Book Drive. The book
Red Cross Helps Neighbors in Guemes Island Fire
By Sheila Harley, American Red Cross The Fidalgo Island, Anacortes DAT (American Red Cross) was activated Sunday, May 20, 2012 for a structure fire at a 14,000 square foot home on Guemes Island. Due to the number of firefighters who needed support, team leaders from San Juan Island American Red
DV/SAS says “Be the Solution” in 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start at Orcas High School Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) of the San Juan again sponsors a 2 5K run/walk, to be held on Saturday June 9 at the Orcas High School. Encouraging the public to "Be the Solution: Challenge Abuse and Change
A Reunion Sing of “Celtic Mass for the Sea” for World Oceans Day
"Now lay thine ear against this golden sand, And thou shalt hear the music of the sea" A reunion of about two dozen singers who performed "The Celtic Mass for the Sea" with the Orcas Choral Society will again sing excerpts from the contemporary work this Saturday, June
Explore the Meaning of Your Dreams
Philomena Robinson will conduct a workshop called, "Projective Dreamwork" on Thursdays from June 7 to June 26. An "Exploration of Dreams to unlock many levels of meaning" will take place weekly at the Orcas Library form 7:30 to 9 p.m. The event is limited to 12 persons; cost
“The Butterfly Effect” Stands Against Bullying
Orcas Center is presenting "The Butterfly Effect," a play inspired by a worldwide movement of anti-bullying video messages and adapted from local stories by Janet Brownell and directed by Jake Perrine. "This production is a direct response to the epidemic of gay teen suicides across the country," says
FEAST Kick-off Pizza Party this Friday!
Friday June 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound From Learner Limbach Come on out for a pizza and garden party to help us kick off a brand new season of FEAST (Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens)! FEAST presents teens with an opportunity to delve into their community,
Free Desiree: Funny, Powerful, Moving
Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m. at the Orcas Center Black Box It’s 1972! Bell bottoms rule, everybody’s doing the Philly Dog, and Soul Train comes on every Saturday morning. But instead of enjoying life, Desiree is in crisis mode. The drummer in her high school band has
Orcas Island Golf Course Hosts Potluck Social & Scramble
Sunday, June 3 Demo/Fitting Day 10 - 2, Scramble at 3, Potluck Social at 5:30 p.m. By Justin Taylor A Callaway Fitting Rep will be on island at the Golf Course driving range, showing off all the hot new products and will be available to do state-of-the-art fittings with his
Be on the Lookout for Orcas Island Lions Club White Canes Days
From Jim Biddick The Orcas Island Lions Club will be handing out information on the White Canes Program and providing information on the Orcas Island Lions Club. For the 43rd year in a row, Lions Club members have been campaigning across Washington and Northern Idaho for the annual White Canes
Vestibule at Post Office Building to Shield Entry
By Moana Kutsche The Eastsound Post Office is getting a new vestibule. Every winter, the double doors take a beating from southerly winds. They can whip out of patrons' hands, the mounting hardware can twist, and sometimes the glass breaks. Often, the doors must be tied shut to try to prevent
Lily Shares Ice Cream with the Kids
By Madie Murray Community Journalist During the months of June, July and August, Lily, An Island Gathering Place located beneath Allium where gourmet ice cream is served, will be donating a portion of every ice cream sale to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program. “Lily is the
Hip Hop Workshops with Sabina Smith-Moreland
Sabina Smith-Moreland will be teaching two dance intensives in HIP HOP. Sabina grew up on Orcas and danced for many Orcas Center musicals and dance performances, including "The Fantasticks." She danced in Seattle, professionally, and now is a college student in choreography and dance. The five classes will be held
World Renowned Tibetan Musician and teacher at Indralaya
By Leonie Van Gelder Community Journalist Nawang Khechog, Grammy nominated Tibetan Musician will be gifting the Orcas community with a free concert at Indralaya on Saturday, June 2, at 7 pm 2012 Nawang will also be facilitating a workshop called “Awakening Kindness May 31-June 3 at Indralaya. For more information,
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 14
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VIII will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. The fourteen islanders are: Mikah Smith, Tara Dalton, and Maia Yip from Lopez Island; Foster Hildreth, Meredith Griffith, and Morgan Meadows from Orcas;
