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
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat Features Paintings by Carl Buttke
Orcas Island Artist Carl Buttke will display his acrylic abstract paintings in the dinning room at Doe Bay Resort and Retreat during the month of December. His latest series of acrylic paintings “Forest Textures” will be displayed along with nonrepresentational paintings from his Geometric Series and his Reflections Series.
Legislative Report from Senator Kevin Ranker
Monday marked the start of the special legislation session called by Gov. Chris Gregoire to address the state’s $1.4 billion budget shortfall due to lagging revenues as a result of the Great Recession. After three years and nearly $10 billion in cuts, closing the current shortfall means facing a series
A Raucous “Christmas Carol” Comes to the Grange
By Doug Bechtel Coming the first three weekends in December, Actors Theater of Orcas Island presents a Christmas Carol like you’ve never seen with its presentation of "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol" by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr.
Re-fueling in November’s Chilly Winds
This plane landed on Crescent Beach on Friday, Nov. 25. The plane, a 172 D four-seater then refueled before taking off into the stormy skies. High school student Lexi Cuthbert caught the scene.
Science Club Establishes Baseline for Storm Water Monitoring
Contributed by Russel Barsh Members of the Middle School Science Club have measured the amount of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clams dug last summer from the beach at Eastsound, below the storm sewer outfall. Working under the direction of Kwiáht director Russel Barsh, students extracted fat-soluble compounds
Artworks at Olga Features “Natural Impressions” by Geoff Shilling and Tina Brown
This body of work was inspired by autumn on Orcas Island. Mixed media panels showcase Geoff’s jacquard weavings of oversized foliage while Tina’s cacophony of decorative papers act as their setting. In an experimental twist, they use lacquer to stiffen the woven pieces, enabling them to treat the
County to Take Testimony Re: Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship Program
From San Juan County Planning and Development Department Public Hearing Tuesday Dec. 13 at County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor San Juan County is currently deciding whether to participate in or opt-out of the State’s Voluntary Agricultural Stewardship Program (VSP) that was developed as part of ESHB 1886. The Ruckelshaus Center
Entering Winter’s Wonderland: the Yuletide Season Begins
Monday, November 28 Videoconference with the County Council, Critical Areas Ordinance update discussion. Starts at 10 a.m. at the Public Library on Rose Street. 376-4985 Tuesday, November 29 Videoconference with the County Council, public hearings from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Public Library on Rose Street. 376-4985. Kaleidoscope Childcare
Economic Council Offers Social Media and Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at San Juan Library Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM
Library’s Holiday Tea a Friends’ Tradition
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library on Rose Street in Eastsound One of the early Christmas Season events on Orcas Island is the Library Holiday Tea--and you are invited! For 50 years the Friends of the Library have provided this Holiday
Rallies Set in Olympia as Legislature Weighs Cuts
From Washington State Department of Enterprise Services More than 3,000 people from various organizations are expected to gather Monday, Nov. 28 on the grounds of the Capitol Campus during the opening of the special legislative session. The Department of Enterprise Services, which maintains the Capitol Campus, has issued permits for
Important Council Discussions & Decisions Now
Council's work may be observed via videoconference and internet This week, the San Juan County Council will hold important discussions and public hearings to inform their decisions on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update and the County budget for 2012, as well as adjustments to the County's 2011 budget. Several
Chamber Says: Shop the Rock! Next Weekend
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce ‘Shop the Rock’ weekend kicks off Friday, December 2 Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 3 The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a variety of Holiday Fun & Shopping Deals this December. On Friday, December 2, the Holiday
Open House: Come See Kaleidoscope’s Toddler and Infant Classrooms
Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 5 p.m. at Kaleidoscope on North Beach Road Kaleidoscope Preschool & Child Care Center has officially opened its new toddler and infant classrooms. The mission of Kaleidoscope for the past 20 years has been to “provide safe, affordable, high-quality, consistent childcare and preschool while
The Weekend at Last!
Saturday, November 26 The Holiday Festival of Arts will take place as usual on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, from 10 am to 4 pm @ the Senior Center. Over 25 island artists will be in attendance and there will be music by Martin Lund and the Senior Songbirds. Santa will
The Shed Boys Come to Agave!
The Shed Boys will be appearing at Agave Restaurant and Tequila Bar Saturday, December 3rd beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Shed Boys are an acoustic quartet that plays a mix of and progressive bluegrass & old-time American music. Come prepared to enjoy an onslaught of high-energy, toe-tapping fun created on
