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
Orcas Choral Society Holds Open Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m From the Orcas Choral Society Board If you have a passion for singing, and are interested in joining the Orcas Choral Society, you are invited to an open rehearsal on Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This is your
Learn “The Truth about Taxes” with the League of Women Voters
Monday, September 12 in Friday Harbor The League of Women Voters of the San Juans invites members and the public to learn "The Truth about taxes: what choices do we have"? at noon, September 12 at the San Juan Library in Friday Harbor. Economist Ed Dolan will discuss our current
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports Funding, Program and Admin Progress
From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District On July 20, 2011 the Port of Orcas loaned the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) $65,000. OIPRD has used the funds to begin legal operations, capitalize on a United States Tennis Association (USTA) matching grant to fix
Cut Ribbon, Start School: Ceremony at 8:15 Tomorrow
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony to herald the renovation work done -- on time and in budget -- on the Nellie S. Milton Elementary School will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8:15 a.m. The renovation, completed by University Mechanical with funding provided by a Federal Department of
Senator Ranker Visit: Hot Issues and Hot Dogs
Updated Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. By Janet Brownell On Sunday, September 11 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., State Senator Kevin Ranker will be on hand at the corner of Main Street and North Beach Rd. on Orcas Island to talk to you about the issues concerning
There’ll be a Hot Time on the Old Rock This Week
Tuesday, September 6 Open Mic. The Lower Tavern. Starting at 8:30-ish. Wednesday, September 7 Tennis Recreational Coach Workshop -- at Buck Park, sponsored by the United States Tennis Association. Professional trainer Ted Sayrahder, head pro at the Forest Crest Athletic Club will lead the workshop. He is a national tester
George Karnikis, Born in Greece, Calls Orcas Home
George Karnikis is a citizen of Orcas Island, and of the world. He relates his story in the newly-published book West of the Parthenon, My Memoir, and he continues to actively engage with those around him, especially those who may be new to the island – and
Hurricane Irene Affects the San Juan Islands
From the Islands Chapter, American Red Cross Red Cross assists in the aftermath of Orcas Island fire, too On the Sunday before Labor Day, Diane Ludeman, a member of the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team, here on San Juan Island deployed to White
Have you ever had the slightest question about 9/11?
By Barry Neville Have you ever had the slightest question about 9/11? Come to the Odd Fellows Hall, to see the world premier of “Experts Speak Out” about the World Trade Center. Followed by a community conversation. Monday September 12 Doors open 6:30 Program starts promptly at 7
Eastsound Review Committee Considers Streetscape Plan
Committee also considers Ocean Forest project on Main Street Eastsound Planning and Review Committee considered options and costs of the revised Streetscape Plan during its Sept. 1 meeting. The first hour was taken up conferring with County Engineer Rachel Dietzman on the Streetscape Plan, dealing with on-street
A New Yoga Class on Friday Mornings
Yoga, Level 1, has been added to Friday mornings at the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center, 8:30- 10:00 starting September 9th. This class will continue to encourage students of yoga to work at their own pace with special attention to ones with injuries or limitations. For more information please
Kaleidoscope Dinner Marks Expansion in Serving the“Island Grown, Island Raised”
Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road marks another anniversary and new developments at its annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner next Saturday night. The mission of the 20-year-old organization is to “provide safe, affordable, high-quality, consistent childcare
County-wide Power Outage Overnight Sept 15-16
All of San Juan County will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th and ending by 6 a.m. on Friday, September 16th. This maintenance outage is mandated by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). OPALCO crews will take advantage of this opportunity to conduct inspection
Workshop on Agricultural Activity Protection thru Voluntary Stewardship
From Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Council A Voluntary Stewardship Program Workshop will be held on Monday September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Key Bank Garden Room. Recent legislation established the Voluntary Stewardship Program to address the protection of critical areas associated with agricultural activities while maintaining
Agave is now open Mondays!
By Kathleen Lunde Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Eastsound is now open Mondays, due to popular demand. Happy Hour begins at 4:30, the dining room opens at 5 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour now begins at 4 p.m., due to many requests from our Farmer's Market friends. We hope to
Boat Destroyed in Deer Harbor Fire
Karen Parsons was told of a boat on fire in the Deer Harbor Marina yesterday afternoon. Down at the harbor, the fire would periodically die down, only to flame up again through the night. While at the dock, Parsons heard the story of a man who jumped into
