Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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EDC offers FREE Workshop on Business Planning and Financing
Wednesday, March 7, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on San Juan Island From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until
Writer’s Roundtable: Take Your Hands Off the Handlebars!
Saturday, March 10 from 1-3 p.m.at the Library William Stafford, distinguished poet and teacher wrote: “At times in my thinking I take my hands off the handlebars and see what happens. In a poem I do that all the time. I let the total momentum of the experience dictate the
Economic Council Presents Employment Data
Thursday, March 8, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall What were the final numbers for employment in San Juan County in 2011? What will the trends be this upcoming year? Join Washington State’s Regional Labor Economist, Dr. Reinhold Groepler, as he discusses employment trends and future in San Juan
Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part Two
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
Orcas History Exhibit Continues at the Museum
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum If you happen to have missed the highly praised exhibit “A Taste of Orcas History” at the Orcas Center during the month of February, all is not lost! The full exhibit (minus the photos by Peter Fisher) is now on display in the Main
Critical Areas Ordinance Moving Slowly Forward
Wetlands section hearing on Tuesday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Over the past several years, San Juan County’s update of its Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) has had its stops and stumbles; but in the past year it has begun
March Marches On: the Tulips Are Coming!
Monday, March 5 Artsmith presents Renda Belle Dodge at Fire Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound at 7 p.m. Bach Family concert The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents harpsichordist Jan Weinhold from Lübeck, Germany and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan in The Bach Family, with music by Johann Sebastian Bach and
Merrick Parnell Returns to Funhouse Commons as Teen Night Supervisor
Updated March 5 at 2 p.m. Merrick Parnell, who became Teen Night Supervisor last month, is young enough to relate to the kids at Teen Night and experienced enough to bring new activities, contracts and responsibilities to the Funhouse Commons. Merrick, who grew up on Orcas Island (graduate
School Board Bites Financial Bullet; Community Funding Helps Out
Updated Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m.) At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved measures brought by the District Superintendent Barbara Kline and Business Manager Keith Whitaker, after input from the Budget Advisory Committee and a transportation survey.
Orcas Island Rowing Indoor Rowing Competition IMIRF on Saturday March 10th
By Martin Taylor It's official-- Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIRA) is challenging Orcas Island and the rest of the world to show who is the fittest at their indoor rowing competition IMIRF (Island Madness Indoor Rowing Fest). Actually to win this contest you must be fit, physically strong
Tiller’s Folly Brings Roots Music from Pacific Canada
Friday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center With roots that stretch from the mists of the Pacific Northwest, across the sea to the British Isles, and now moving into the heartland of American music, Tiller’s Folly has tapped into something timelessly fresh and refreshingly sincere. They
Flu Continues on Orcas, San Juan Island
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Health Department reports that the current flu season is the latest in decades. Three regions in the US are reporting elevated levels of flu including one pediatric influenza related death last week. Friday Harbor and Orcas are still
Sheriff’s Office Institutes Tip Line
From Sheriff Rob Nou The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new TIP LINE for public use. The number is 360-370-7629. This tip line goes directly to a voice mailbox in the Sheriff’s Office and is checked each business day. Tips may be left anonymously. This tip line should
Letter to the Editor: Consignment Treasures Considers Recycling Options
Consignment Treasures/CT Recycling (CT),[ in Friday Harbor], has been operating for 7 years as a private not for profit business, and it has provided over $130,000 to local charities and citizens. In the last few years, CT has taken a lead in community recycling activities, and in 2010 it recycled
Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lecture Series Forms New Non-Profit
As the Crossroads Lecture Series continues its fifth season, we wish to share with the community an administrative change in which Orcas Crossroads has become an independent nonprofit organization. We have finalized an agreement by which Orcas Crossroads assumes operation of the series. Because the Library will no longer operate
Whew! What a Weekend Awaits…
Friday, March 2 Paperworks Exhibit – Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Madrona Room. Philomena Robinson will speak about her “Artplay” process in creating artist books and works in other media. Advenures in ArtPlay: Opening Reception, 5:30 pm - 7 pm, Madrona Room) Through March Orcas Center will feature
