Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
“Community Council” to Discuss Valuing & Visioning Island Life
Sunday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Gretchen Krampf Once upon a time, not so very long ago (about 20 years, really) used to be a Sunday gathering, held late in the afternoon. Islanders, from all four zip codes, gathered in the Madrona Room at
Great Santa Saturday in Eastsound
Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 am – 8 pm, in downtown Eastsound The Downtown Eastsound Merchants present their next special Eastsound Promotion. The event coordinates a host of family-friendly activities with the unique offerings of our small-business community. 11-2: ‘Cookie-Ornament’ decorating at Wildflour Bakery 11:30–1: Kids photos with Santa and Mrs.
Poetry by Garcia Lorca at Writer’s Roundtable
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Public Library “Gypsy Ballads” and Other Poems by Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936)will be read in and translated by John Friedmann this Saturday, December 10th 1-3 p.m. at the Library during the monthly Writer's Roundtable. Federico Garcia Lorca is perhaps the
County Arts Directors Vote on Officers
At the first San Juan County Arts Council Board of Directors meeting held at the Orcas Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 the following officers were elected: President: Teddy Deane (San Juan Island) Vice President: Lance Evans (Orcas Island) Secretary: Dennis Ryan (Lopez Island) Treasurer: Liz Illg (San Juan Island)
Rosario Resort to Host Festival of Trees
Open House on Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa will be lit up with spectacular holiday trees during the month of December, decorated by seven local non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed
Dine Like a King at Orcas Historical Society’s Annual Dinner Meeting
The 2011 Annual Dinner & Meeting of the Orcas Island Historical Society will take place Thursday evening December 8, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lodge at Camp Orkila. The dinner menu will feature: Prime Rib or Salmon Brown Rice or Roasted Potatoes A variety of autumn vegetables Hearty Lentil
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Completed
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager After seventeen years, the Eastsound Constructed Wetland is complete. The County purchased the 0.9-acre “Mount Property” next to the Village Green in 1994 to create a facility to treat surface water runoff. During the next 12 years, a number of
Community Foundation Health Focus Area Grant Meeting Today
Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall From the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) In the past year OICF undertook a Community Needs Assessment, publishing a report in September (copies are at the OICF office, 141 Prune Alley, or online at www.oicf.us). The next step for
Janet Brownell’s TV Movie Airs This Sunday
Updated Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. It may surprise some islanders to know that Janet Brownell’s main “day job” is as a television and feature film screenwriter. In addition to her chosen profession, Janet works indefatigably, it seems, as President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation, Chair
Orcas Issues Is Back in Business!
Be Sure to Clear Out Cookies and Cache on Your Computer Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:30 p.m. Updated Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8: 30 p.m. If you went to OrcasIssues.com anytime since Friday, Dec. 2, and you were redirected to a strange URL or site, you should be sure to
Garden Club Hosts Holiday Tea with Cindy Morgan
By Sue Lewis Wednesday, December 14 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center The Orcas Island Garden Club will present its annual Holiday Tea on December 14, 2011. The event will be held in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center at 10:00 a.m. Cindy Morgan, owner and creative artist of The
Cancer Support Group To Meet
Thursday, December 8 at Community Church 5 p.m. By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet in the Fireside Room of the Orcas Island Community Church on December 8 at 5 p.m. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as
Deer Harbor Hosts Santa’s Ship this Saturday
It is time again for Holiday Cheer and for Santa’s Ship to return to Orcas Island! The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Santa’s Ship will stop at Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 3rd. Santa fans, big and small, are invited
It’s time to buy your Christmas Tree!
By Amy Lum The Christmas Season is here! What better way to sparkle up your home than with a beautiful Christmas tree? Salmonberry School’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale is happening again this year. There are several species to choose from, including Noble, Grand, Frasier and Douglas firs. We have many
Important Ferries Meeting on San Juan Island Tomorrow
Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor( and streamed live) Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting, meant for both the San Juans and Anacortes, that will be streamed live from the county website, sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx#mode.live David Moseley, Assistant
Solid Waste Changes? No Sooner than Summer
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy told the San Juan County Council Tuesday that County residents should see changes in the solid waste system around the end of August 2012. The changes follow the November 8 election in which voters rejected
