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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Funhouse/Commons Features Dunk Tank At Carnival Tomorrow
School Principal Kyle Freeman will be found at -- or in!-- the Dunk Tank, sponsored by the PTSA The Funhouse, now morphing into a new name, "The Orcas Commons" will hold a Back-to-School Carnival with tables and events by various island non-profits such as Montessori, Orcas Christian School,
Guest Column: Help Determine the Future of County’s Shorelines
Shoreline Master Program Updates on Sept. 21 on Orcas By Chris Hoffman In the past shoreline development in Washington tended to be piecemeal and uncoordinated, which often had negative impacts on shoreline areas. To improve and protect state shorelines, the Washington Legislature passed the state Shoreline Management Act in 1971.
Review: An Evening of Infinite Variety, Brave Writing and Brilliant Acting at the Grange
A review by Margie Doyle Think about this: A foul mouth and angry attitude are the signs of truly losing your mind; a mother’s love transcends respectability; control and civility may be over-rated when facing the question, “am I a human?”; love and survival can be in total
A Poem about Memory: Nothing is Lost
Nothing is Lost By Noel Coward Deep in our sub-conscious, we are told Lie all our memories, lie all the notes Of all the music we have ever heard And all the phrases those we loved have spoken, Sorrows and losses time has since consoled, Family jokes, out-moded anecdotes Each
San Juan Fire Crew Heads East
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal When the 10 p.m. ferry sailed from Friday Harbor on Wednesday night, Sept. 7, a San Juan Island Fire Rescue crew was aboard with their wildland fire engine. They were heading to the mainland to become part of a “Strike Team”
The Funhouse Grows Into a New Name: Orcas Commons
Back to School Carnival Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orcas Commons is the new name for the Funhouse. The non-profit’s mission remains the same — a central, multi-purpose youth-centered community program, but its original focus — as a children’s science museum attracting tourists
Eagle Forum Hosts Meet on CAO
By Rick Boucher There will be a Critical Areas Ordinance Town Hall Meeting sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum on September 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Join the Orcas community as we discuss and review the Critical Areas Ordinance. The CAO will impact your
Steve Braun Remembered in Triathalon
By Michel Vekved The 13th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon held on Sunday September 4 was a huge success and well attended. The triathlon was held at Moran State Park. It was comprised of a .4 mile swim; 15 mile bike ride and 3.5 mile run around Cascade Lake. The
Guest Opinion: Men Can Learn from Women in Prostate Cancer Awareness
By Teddy Deane September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I recently got back from Portland where I volunteered at a charity golf tournament which I helped start in 1998.(I was diagnosed in 1997). The cause was/is prostate cancer(PCa) awareness. Many of the men I started the tournament with have passed
17th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market / Lower Tavern Golf Classic at the Orcas Island Golf Course is fast approaching, on September 10. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of the Golf Classic have increased the fun
Call for Actors for “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
By Deborah Sparks In acknowledgment of Black History Month, Orcas Center will perform the nationally acclaimed play, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The play will be performed February 10 - 18 on Center Stage and directed by Robert Hall ("Little Women"). Open auditions will be held on Sunday,
Theosofest: Weekend Events Include Food Bank Benefit Breakfast
By Leonie Van Gelder On September 9-11, Indralaya will be hosting Theosofest, an open house weekend for which several events are planned. You are warmly invited to visit for as much of the weekend as you can. All are welcome and drop-ins are fine – there is no need to
Cancer Support Group to Meet September 8
By Sue Lewis Thursday, September 8 at 5 p.m. The September meeting of the Cancer Support Group will be held in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5 p.m. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are
OPALCO Meets on Lopez Sept. 15
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Woodmen Hall, 4102 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island. All members are welcome to attend. For more information please call Bev Madan at 376-3549.
Town Hall on CAO – Wetlands Update Thursday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Orcas Island County Council Members Patty Miller and Richard Fralick will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Update of the Critical Areas Ordinance at the Orcas Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound on Thursday, September 8 from 4:30 to 6:15 pm.
Youth Soccer Begins!
Soccer Sign ups and Cleat Exchange for the fall soccer season will be on Thrusday, Sept. 8, after school on the field. Soccer practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and games are Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The cost is $50
