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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
Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16
Written comments due Sept. 14 From the San Juan County Department of Development and Planning The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Wetlands Critical Area provisions of the San Juan County Code. A State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review Determination Notice
Chair Yoga Returns to the Senior Center
By Sara Dailey-Smith Chair yoga returns after a summer break to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings at 9:30-10:30am starting September 7th and going all fall. (Please note new time.) This gentle way of practicing yoga eases tensions acquired from challenges of the body, life stresses, or chronic disease.
‘Tis the Last Week of Summer: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5
Tuesday, August 30 Ali Marcus performs at Doe Bay Resort, 6 to 8 p.m. "The Relationship of Awakening" by Gregory Kramer 6:45 pm - 9 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall). The third in a series of talks and Insight Dialogue meditation practice focuses on the Buddha's teaching of Right Relations. Gregory
Auditor Seeks Writers for Argument Against School Board Levy Measure
From Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor In order to ensure an informed electorate, state law requires the County Auditor, whenever possible, to include in the local Voters’ Pamphlet arguments advocating adoption and rejection of local ballot measures. The Orcas Island School District has submitted a ballot measure for the
The Orcas Island Garden Club Is Growing
By Sue Lewis Orcas Island Garden Club Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center and start at 10 a.m. Typically, the sessions begin with a short business meeting followed by the Program. All attendees
‘By Request,’ Short Works from Local Playwrights Opens Friday
September 2—3 and 9–11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange by Doug Bechtel We are excited to present five performances of short and somewhat longer works from our well known Orcas playwrights. The nine pieces to be read range from monologs to stories to character sketches. We've decided to call this
Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon This Weekend
September 4, 8:30 a.m. from Linda Sheridan Swim, bike, run, come have some fun! The Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon is set for September 4 at 8:30am; The race is an exciting event for athletes who want to have fun and push their personal limits, as well as for serious athletes
Small Business Fair to be Held September 24
By Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council Island business owners will have an opportunity to attend no-cost business classes at the 2011 Washington Small Business Fair in Renton, Wash. Over thirty classes will be offered –from government contracting, to improving cash flow, to social media marketing,
Explore the Geology of Sucia Island with SJ Nature Institute
September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. San Juan Nature Institute is again hosting local geologist Michael Yeaman as he repeats a popular workshop on the Geology of Sucia in September. This workshop was sold out in 2010 and is back by popular demand. Participants will meet at
Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board
It was another marathon school board meeting last Thursday night, much of it taken up in explaining the lower-than-expected general fund balance presented by Business Manager Keith Whitaker. Also, last-minute changes by the State Office of Education which will affect enrollment in the Alternative Education Program (OASIS K-8 and
Thanks for the Beautiful Plums, Barbara!
By Madie Murray Barbara Wheeler had four plum trees (two golden and two red) heavily laden with ripe organically-grown plums. She put a call out to a friend who passed the information along to the Farm to Cafeteria Committee, and a small band of volunteers arrived Thursday morning
Ali Marcus Performs Live at Doe Bay
Tuesday, August 30 from 6-8 pm Ali Marcus is a Seattle-based songwriter who tours nationally. She has sang at festivals around America, including CMJ, Northwest Folklife Festival, and Noise for the Needy. She has sang in lots of awesome joints, like the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, IOTA Cafe
Park & Rec – School Board Meet on Buck Park Properties
The Orcas Island School Board (OISD) had an early start to their regular meeting on August 25 in a special, joint meeting with the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) Board to work out the Interlocal Agreement for transference of Buck Park properties from the School Disrict to Park
Ferry fares to go up in October and May
The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted changes to current ferry fares at a hearing held in Seattle on Wednesday, August 24. According to Ferries Secretary for the State Department of Transportation, David Moseley, "The changes included a general fare increase of 2.5 percent on Oct. 1, 2011, and a 3
The Weekend’s Full of Sun and Fun
Friday, August 26 Chamber Music Festival, “Masterworks Finale!:” Music Lovers Seminar at St. France Catholic Church. 9 a.m. Live Music. No Entry Stage (Outdoors, next to Darvill’s). Starting at 5-ish. Sean McGee will be playing on the Doe Bay Café patio stage. To make reservations call 360-376-8059. Chamber Music Festival,
Letter to the Editor: Crossroads Lectures Seeks Associates
Thanks to the Orcas community for supporting the Crossroads Lectures. We hope you will also enjoy the outstanding speakers for the upcoming 2011-2012 season who will be speaking on The Future of the Book, Current Dilemmas and the Internet, Our Place in the Expanding Universe, The American Empire, and Human
