Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Charter Review Commssion Report: Next Meeting to Approve Work
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday May 5th at the San Juan Grange from 8:30 am to 2 pm (with a break for lunch). Public input is welcomed and there is
Student Art Show: A Fantastic Display at Orcas Center in May
The work of the next generation of Orcas Island artists will be on display at the Orcas Center galleries this month. The public is invited to the Art Opening Reception hosted by the 5th and65th grade classes at Orcas Island Elementary School, at the Center from 3:30 to
Shoreline Form was Result of a Lack of Communication
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manage San Juan County staff and elected officials received dozens of calls and complaints last week about the difficulty of providing all of the information required on forms labeled “San Juan County Response to Shoreline Inventory Report” many assumed were required County
Letter to the Editor: Comments to the County an Exercise in Frustration
Dear Pete Rose and San Juan County Council Members, I am very distressed by the recent events concerning the Shoreline Characterization and Inventory Report. When I was struggling with trying to write my report and unable to get any help from the County I put the word out to come
May Brings Classical Concerts and Classes
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Not one, but two Musicians-in-Residence for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will be coming here the week of May 14th through 18th to work with the public school classroom K-12 students, conduct classes and perform concerts. Popular teaching artist Monique
Cinco de Mayo at Chilada’s!
By Julie Fraser Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chiladas with a Tequila & Tamale Tasting in the courtyard from 2PM on. Event sponsors 1800 Tequila and Milagro are providing free T-shirts, hats, beads and bands to the tasters of their Tequilas! Fifteen premium tequilas will be available to taste
Cider, Mead and Everything in Between Competition
By Madie Murray We know there are a lot of you out there who have that special stash of hard cider, mead, dessert wine, liqueur and anything in between that you have brewed with Island fruit sitting in your cellar that is really, REALLY good!! And, I think
Common Sense Alliance Helped with Review of Shoreline Inventory & Characterization Report
From the Common Sense Alliance To help shoreline owners review the County’s more than 300 page Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report (“Inventory & Characterization”) and an extensive number of maps prepared by its’ contractors, the Common Sense Alliance recently circulated a comment form prepared by our attorney, Sandy Mackie, and
Taming Technology: Computer Classes at the Library
By Martin Arnold Taming Technology A series of free classes designed to domesticate your electronic beasts! At the Library with Martin Arnold & Holly King, Public Services Librarians Fridays, 10:30am - 12:00pm Friday, May 11 — "Is This Thing On?" The very basics of computer use Friday, June 8 —
Workshop: Moran as Outdoor Classroom
Sunday, May 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Moran State Park from Fiona Norris San Juan Nature Institute and Kwiaht with the collaboration of Friends of Moran State Park will hold a one day workshop in Moran State Park on Sunday May 13 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. The workshop is designed
County Administrator Pete Rose Resigns
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council announced today [May 1] that Administrator Pete Rose has resigned his position, effective June 8, to become city administrator of Lake Forest Park in King County. In a brief written statement delivered to the council during
The Lusty Month of May Begins!
Tuesday, May 1 A Spontaneous Celebration with Thrive Orcas -- a spontaneous celebration at the Liberty Garden (Pioneer Park) -- between North Beach Road and Prune Alley. (Look for Jamey's pizza wagon). Beginning at 3 p.m. into the evening. Drop in. Offer a hand with the garden. Bring
Playfest Promises Two Weekends of Original Drama by Orcas Islanders
From Doug Bechterl, Director, Actors Theater of Orcas Island You won't want to miss our 7th Annual Playwrights’ Festival. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge them to develop skills in play writing, acting and directing. As with previous festivals, this
School’s Minimum Education Plan Cuts Teachers
With its approval of the Minimum Education Program for 2012-13, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board set forth a plan for the next school year that cuts 16.76 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) teaching staff for K-12 students. The cuts include the Alternative Learning Experience/OASIS program and Waldron
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ Agave
By Kathleen Lunde Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar this Saturday May 5. We will be featuring live music with the Orcatrazz Mariachi Band, music begins at 6, doors open at 4:30. Bar drinks will be $1 off all night, and we will be introducing our
Dana Lyons is Coming Back to the Rock!
Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Olga Dana Lyons will be stopping by the Olga Energetics Hall (AKA Olga Community Center) in beautiful downtown Olga on his swing through the San Juan Islands, as part of the “Beyond the Park” Concert series. His concert will be Wednesday,
