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
Brann Cabin Restoration Progressing
Private Contributions Sought to complete Interior & Finish Work By Stan Matthews, County Website and Communications Manager The restoration of the Brann Cabin to its homesteading period has begun. Restoration expert David Rogers is currently working on the stabilization of the 111yr old cabin. The SJC Parks goal
Take the Pledge Nov. 15, “America Recycles Day”
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator “America Recycles Day” is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the importance (1) of recycling and (2) of making conscious efforts to “close the recycling loop” by purchasing items made of recycled materials. Private/public/non-profit partnerships have sponsored this annual
Learn to Lead in the San Juan Islands
Application deadline Nov. 14 "The future of the islands will be decided in the islands." Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) is a six-month program that brings together professional leaders in various sectors to help an interactive group of islanders: • Develop professional leadership skills and potential • Learn more about issues
Funhouse Commons Brings Soccer Indoors
Indoor Soccer will run at the Christian School Gym Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. through December 14. Sign up is Wednesday, November 16 at The Christian School Gym at 3:30 p.m. The program will run Ages: 12 & up. Cost: $25 members/$35 nonmembers. For more
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank’s Work of Protecting Islands Continues
Dear Editor: Now that the citizens' effort to renew our Land Bank has concluded, we would like to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers as well as the entire San Juan Islands' community who worked and supported the Land Bank and this renewal effort. We
Vaccinations Urged as Whooping Cough Spreads
By the San Juan County Health Department San Juan County Health officials report the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) outbreak is continuing. To date there have been 27 probable and confirmed cases among County residents and health officials urge all residents to take precautions to prevent the disease from spreading further.
What is a Vet?
Contributed by San Olson What is a Vet? Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a aged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone together, a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or perhaps another
A Weekend of Remembrance, Dance, Drama and Feasting
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication; 11:11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Everyone is invited! Orcas Island’s American Legion Post will dedicate its just-completed Vietnam Veterans Memorial during its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The sculpture, sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and created
Senior Center Creativity on Display
By Sue Lamb Members of Orcas Senior Center will be displaying their creative talents. Paintings, Quilts, Photographs, Pottery, and Woodworking will be on display November 1 to November 22, at Orcas Senior Center in Eastsound. All are welcome to the Center to view the art display.
Dance Season at Orcas Center Opens with Spectrum Dance Theater
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Spectrum Dance Theater (SDT), the Seattle-based, critically-acclaimed dance company, will perform on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30pm...”pushing at the swiftest edge of what human bodies can do.” The Seattle Times Euclidean Space is a new work that premiered at this year’s Bumbershoot
Acoustic musicians in intimate setting Sunday at The Grange
Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at The Grange Long regarded by peers, fans, and critics alike as two of North America's finest instrumentalists, mandolinist John Reischman and guitarist John Miller have joined forces in an exciting foray into the world of jazz and Latin music. Both are outstanding players
Editorial: Honor War Veterans with “The Welcome”
Veterans Day began in November, 1918 as Armistice Day, the laying down of weapons, or arms, following World War I. It particularly honors war veterans, those who have served in the military in battle zones. Those veterans have done the dirty work in the name of national honor and character;
Orcas Vote Results Solidify Original Projections
Land Bank Renewal Still Close Tabulation in the Nov. 8 election as of 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 indicate that early projections still hold, with the Land Bank Renewal outcome still in question. The Orcas Island School District Capital Projects Levy will pass with 1,358 votes in favor of the
Learn about the Science of Climate Change at WSU webinar
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. online By Tara Zimmerman, Associate in Research Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources We hear about climate change from the media, but the information can be confusing and politically charged. Join WSU soil scientist Craig Cogger for a two-part webinar series to cut
Fire Commissioners Waiting to Name Chief Search Committee
Public weighs in on cost, time frame and community "fit" in search for Chief Mike Harris' replacement Last night, at the beginning of the discussion regarding a new fire chief search, Fire District Commissioner Barbara Bedell read a written statement from the commissioners, recognizing strong support for"a local individual." The
Community Sing with Choral Legend Alice Parker
From the Orcas Choral Society Tomorrow night, November 10, there will be an extraordinary event on Orcas -- a “community sing” with choral legend Alice Parker. Everyone is invited to come and join in singing! The Community Sing will be at Orcas Island Community Church on Thursday at
