Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Orcas Community Band Makes Music Here and Across the Border
By Moana Kutsche It was so much fun, they want to do it again! The Orcas Island Community Band will return to the annual BandFest in Ladner, British Columbia, on Sunday, June 10. The Orcas Band made its debut appearance at the festival in 2009. The group had
L-pod Back to Salish Sea with New Baby
From the Center for Whale Research The Southern Resident orcas returned to the inland waters of Washington state’s Salish Sea en mass [this week], after what seems like a prolonged winter along the outer coast. Their spring visits have been few and far between, with just one L-pod
Kindergarten Tours a Great Success!
Over 20 new Kindergarten students from all of the Island pre-schools got a chance to practice riding the school bus, tour the elementary school, meet Kindergarten teachers Pam Jenkins and Mathew Chasanoff, and eat lunch in the cafeteria. The annual visit to the school was sponsored by the
Call for Pies! Mmmmmmm
From the Orcas Historical Museum One of the most productive fundraisers that the Orcas Museum holds every year is their Pie Booth at the annual Historical Day Fair, and this year they are a bit short on donations! The fair takes place this year on Saturday July 7th from 10am
Celebrate Northwest Wine and Food at Doe Bay Wine Festival
Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3 From Doe Bay Resort It doesn’t get better than sipping great Washington wine and tasting delicious local cuisine on the gorgeous shores of Orcas Island. Join us on Saturday, June 2nd, and Sunday June 3rd, for the 1st Annual DOE BAY
The Weekend: Bright Green Days of June are Here — Thank you, Rain!
Friday, June 1 FEAST (Farm Education and Sustainability for Teen) Kick-off from 4-7 p.m. at the Liberty Garden (Corner of North Beach-Prune Alley and School Roads) in Eastsound. Artists Reception — “Sight, Mind and Paint: Conversations with Rock, Tree and Sky” Waldron Artists Pamela Mills and Julia Loyd at Orcas
Guest Column: Tar Sands Meet Salish Sea
By Chuenchom Sangarasri Greacen What do you think about the tar sands industry exporting its crude to the world through the Salish Sea in addition to the planned coal exports from Cherry Point? A sticky tar-like form of crude oil mixed with sand and clay, tar sands of Alberta, Canada
Preparing for the Arrival of Japanese Tsunami Debris on our Shorelines
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans As coastal Washington anticipates the arrival of debris pulled out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami, many questions and concerns have arisen in the minds of San Juan Islanders, about: what’s predicted to arrive when it will arrive how to identify
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,
