Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Editorial: Crunch Time and the CAO
“There is no future in neighbors fighting neighbors.” It’s with a sad and resigned feeling that I quote these words from my mentor, Pat Pomeroy, who with her husband Wes, raised four daughters, was Broker-Owner of Coldwell Banker Orcas Island, and a major contributor to United Way of San Juan
Food Masters Presents a Mycology Workshop With Kyler Townsend
Sunday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Liberty Garden ( across the street from the Eastsound Saturday Market) From Learner Limbach, FoodMasters Come spend an inspiring and informative day of hands-on learning about home mushroom cultivation. This year you will get to create a bulk substrate of Pearl
Big Yard Sale with Orcas Angels this Saturday
The Orcas Angels, island 501(c)3 nonprofit will host a Benefit Yard Sale this Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Country Corner. Orcas Angels is "a community driven, local networking, nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to the well being and success of residents and
The Wanderers Return to Orcas with Tom Rawson
From Bill Buchan The popular singers, The Wanderers and Tom Rawson, return once again to the islands this weekend -- to Orcas on Saturday, May 19 and to Lopez on Sunday, May 20. The Wanderers are the duo of Carl Allen and Bill Murlin. They feature folk songs
2012 Chamber Music Festival Tickets Go On Sale
Join the Early Birds on Wednesday, May 23 Wednesday, May 23, is an important date for music lovers. That’s the day tickets go on sale for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which takes place August 9 through 25. “Early bird” patrons get up at the crack of
Fur & Feathers Kids Serve Dinner Tonight!
Wednesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center Want to feel good about the youngsters of today? Come to the Senior Center when you're hungry tonight for dinner! The Orcas Fur and Feathers 4-H Club will serve their annual dinner tonight, under the direction of Kathy Thompson,
KindlingsFest 2012: Refresh Yourself!
Dick Staub, pastor of the Orcas Island Community Church, invites attendees to KindlingsFest 2012, saying, "Refresh yourself: spiritually, intellectually, creatively and relationally." KindlingsFest will take place July 25 through 28 at the Community Church. " It is a celebration of Art and Ideas where they intersect with the spiritual," says
Junior Rowers Pump Up the Volume! Share the Excitement!
By Martin Taylor Orcas Island junior rowing club is very close to the end of another season -- just one more practice then they are off to NW Regionals on Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Wash. on Thursday. This event is very exciting --three days of intense racing against the
Fish & Wildlife Section of Critical Areas Ordinance Hearing
Updated May 15 at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 at 8:45 a.m. in Friday Harbor-videoconferencing at the Orcas Island Public Library, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Friday, May
Bob’s Brew Boasts Best of the Fest!
By Madie Murray Known to most of us as just plain Bob, no one was probably more surprised than he was to hear his name announced as the first place winner of the Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival Home Brew Competition with his 2002 Hard Apple Cider.
Student Art Featured at Food for Thought Benefit
...as well as brisket, a band and a bus! By Madie Murray Some of the finest art comes from young minds and hearts, and the Food for Thought Benefit on May 26 will have some of the best available for you to own. This year, the Orcas Island
Soil Test Challenges: Two Ways
From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Soil Challenge: Two Categories! 1) Spring 2012 - Follow-up Testing This category of testing is limited to those who submitted samples to be tested in the Fall of 2011 and showed deficient fertility. Limit one test per landowner. Only 20 tests in total
Canine Capers: What’s My Place
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
Wildfire Workshops May 21-24
From San Juan County Department of Emergency Management Learn about the assessments of wildfire risk and the wildland urban interface of San Juan County. Discuss YOUR priorities for how our community can best mitigate these risks. The planning committee would like to provide the opportunity for meaningful discussions among community
Orcas Center Brings Back Season Favorites
ENCORE Season starts with National Theatre Live and Met Live On Screen starting May 25 Orcas Center launches the 2012 Summer ENCORE Season with National Theatre Live and Met Live On Screen starting May 25. The 2012 Summer ENCORE Season starts with a bang with the London and
World Renowned Tibetan Muscian at Indralaya
By Leonie Van Gelder Nawang Khechog, Grammy nominated Tibetan Musician will be gifting the Orcas community with a free concert at Indralaya on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Nawang will also be facilitating a workshop called "Awakening Kindness May 31-June 3 at Indralaya. For more information, please contact Indralaya at indralaya@indralaya.org
