Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
First Fridays Book Talks Return!
By Martin Arnold Public Services Librarian, Orcas Island Library First Fridays Book Talks series is an open invitation to join us to talk about books. Come once or come often! Our first meeting will be Friday, September 7, where you can pick up your book for the next meeting. Over
Orcas Angels Launch Private Wine Label
Orcas Angels Benefit Taco Dinner! Friday September 7, 5 – 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Pre-sell tickets are $12 and available at Country Corner or the Legion. Tickets will be $14 at the door. To – Go Available! Orcas Angels is excited to launch their own private wine label
School District’s New Bond Proposal for “80s Buildings” Only
By Margie Doyle A 20-year, $11.9 million bond to make the "Middle School buildings" -- all the flat-roofed buildings -- safe, efficient, and integrated is being posed to Orcas Island School District voters in the November election. This bond will finance essential renovations to siding, plumbing, heating and ventilation, seismic
The Week Ahead: Hello September and Labor Day!
Monday, August 27 Tuesday, August 28 County Council Special Meeting and Public Hearings at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing re: Agricultural Sales, recycling; regular meeting at 10 a.m. with regular items and Citizens Access Time; then Public Hearings
Orcas Island Junior “Crew” Team Season Starts With First Practice Saturday September 8
Junior Varsity quad crew Jake Zier, Garett Pietsch, Jay Zier and Max Blackadar training with coxswain Bailey Johnson. By Martin Taylor Community Journalist Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) starts its junior fall season on Saturday September 8. The first practice is 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the boathouse
JP and the OK Rhythm to Play Agave Restaurant
Gordon Koenig, J.P. Wittman and Anita Orne form the bluegrass group, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Sit back, relax, and tap your toes to celebrate the end of the summer season by joining JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Agave Restaurant this Sunday, Sept. 2, from
Change in County Recording Fees Sept. 1
From County Auditor Milene Henley Fees for recording documents with the County will be changing September 1. During the 2012 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed legislation which changes the surcharges collected to support programs for homeless persons. The current surcharge of $30 applies to all recorded documents except
Global Warming: Separating Truth From Hype
Dr. Cliff Mass comes to Orcas on Wednesday, August 29 Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Center’s Madrona Room By Kathleen Lunde The Orcas Island Public Library presents Dr. Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University Of Washington speaking on the subject of global
Work to Start 1st Phase of Mt. Baker Road Improvement
From San Juan County Public Works Work is scheduled to begin this month on a Wetland Mitigation Project on the SJC Land Bank Stonebridge - Terrill preserve on Orcas Island. This project will enhance and rehabilitate at least 5.29 acres of historically-altered and impacted Category II wetlands. This $172,863.96 compensatory
Orcas Center Golf Classic Promotes Great Programming
From the Orcas Center An Orcas summer tradition is fast approaching! September 8, 2012 is the 18th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic offering both islanders and visitors alike a full day of golf and friendly competition. This year’s event is brought to you by Orcas Center, Island Market, Islanders Bank,
Willie Thomas… A Tribute To The Jazz Masters
Willie Thomas, jazz legend, brings other masters to Orcas, Sunday, Sept. 2 Sunday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Renowned Jazz trumpet master, Willie Thomas and an all-star line up will deliver up some world class Jazz music in his "Tribute To The Masters" concert this
FRIENDS of the San Juans Named a 2012 Puget Sound Champion
FRIENDS of the San Juans (FSJ) staff receives a Champion Award from the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP). From right, Diana Gale (PSP Leadership Council), Stephanie Buffum, Tina Whitman and Sally Hawkins (FSJ), Anthony Wright (PSP Executive Director) From the Friends of the San Juans FRIENDS of the San
Atomic Bombshell Revue Sparkles and Teases at Two Orcas Shows
Kitten LaRue brings the Galaxy of Burlesque to the San Juans next weekend Also Friday, August 31 at Lopez Community Center Saturday, Sept. 1 at Orcas Center (2 shows) Last December, Island entrepreneur Jared Lovejoy gambled that the island would love high-quality burlesque as much as he did.
Letter to the Editor: We Need Professional Leadership
I supported the changes made by the Charter approved by the voters in 2005. Thus, I am distressed that Proposition 2 would eliminate the present position of County Administrator, a professional position similar to that of a CEO in a private company, with a real role in the leadership of
Swim, Cycle and Run at Historic Braun Memorial Triathalon
Sunday, Sept. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Moran State Park From the Friends of Moran State Park We are hosting the 14th annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon on September 2. Pre-Race is 8:30 am. Race starts at 9 am. Half-mile swim in Cascade Lake, 15-mile bike ride out just
Peter Rutledge – 1980-2012 – Services on Orcas
Peter Rutledge. His services will be at the Episcopal Parish Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8 Saturday, September 8 at Episcopal Parish Hall at noon By Kathi Anderson Peter Rutledge, a 1998 graduate of Orcas High School passed over on Monday, August 20, 2012. As many islanders know, Peter
