Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Solid Waste Proposals Subject of Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Morning hearings accessible by videoconference at Orcas, Lopez Libraries At the Tuesday, June 5 County Council meeting there will be a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. regarding the proposal to Amend Solid Waste Level of Service Ordinance 2-2012. The discussion will follow a presentation by Frank Mulcahy,Director of Public Works,
Writer’s Roundtable Revisions Writing
From JoEllen Moldoff "Tools for revisioning and revising your writing:story/poem/memoir/essay" will be the topic at the next Writer's Roundtable on Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library in Eastsound. Philomena Robinson will be the Presenter at this Roundtable. She quotes from Thoreau, who
Continued Fish & Wildlife CAO Hearings at Council Monday Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 9:00 AM. Agenda items include: Continued review of Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) Wetlands
FEAST Kids Meet Goats and Kids at Kick-off Party
At Liberty Park in the heart of Eastsound, high school kids met Zelda, the mom, and Wisdom -- her kid, literally! Zelda and Wisdom were the guests of honor at the FEAST (Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens) kick-off party on Friday, June 1. The popular summer program,
Parks and Rec Readies for Summer
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) Commissioners continues to to finalize programs and facilities for a busy summer season. Details for the transfer of Buck Park from Orcas School District to OIPRD regarding maintenance such as mowing the lawn, trash pick up, the rental of
Ferguson Candidacy Reception this Sunday
The public is invited to join Randall K. Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, for a reception in support of Bob Ferguson, Candidate for Washington State Attorney General (D) on Sunday, June 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Friday Harbor House at 130 West Street, Friday Harbor. All are
Half-price for Islanders at French Pastry Camp
From Canoe Island French Camp Canoe Island French Camp is offering tuition at half price for Island residents at the French pastry- and chocolate-making weekend, June 8-10. For the second year Canoe Island is hosting these fun and enthusiastic chefs. Learn to make beautiful, handcrafted pastries from French dessert chefs
Weekend Bus Service to Six Orcas Sites Coming
Complementary Companion Pass offered Starting on Solstice weekend and running through the Labor Day weekend (June 22 through September 3, 2012), Orcas Island shuttle bus service will be available on weekends, Friday through Monday. Travelers can download the schedule and pick-up sites at sanjuantransit/orcas-schedule. The cost for an all-day ticket
