Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Ranker Invites Constituents to Talk Budget, Education
Anacortes at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Anacortes Public Library Coming off one of the most difficult budget writing sessions in state history, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, is reaching out to constituents in the 40th Legislative District with a pair of town hall-style forums that will discuss Washington's ongoing
Lutherans Seek Comments Regarding Presence on Orcas
By Bea vonTobel The Lutherans in the San Juans are in search of a term call pastor, and I have the honor of serving on the committee. One of the concepts suggested is to locate someone who will serve the branches on Lopez and San Juan Islands, with the branch
Council Comes to Orcas — and Other Events This Week
Monday, September 26 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce meets at 5 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. Tuesday, September 27 County Council meets on Orcas Island Special Meeting at the Outlook Inn, starting at 10 a.m. Agenda includes solid waste discussion, Critical Areas Ordinance field trip at 11 a.m., stormwater
Letter to the Editor: The Land Bank Saves More than Turtleback
To The Editor: We just returned from a six day camping trip up near Mt. Baker so I could get my mountain hiking in. I finally broke down and bought a new hiking book entitled “Day Hiking North Cascades.” It also covered day hikes in the San Juans as
“Our Whole Lives” Sexuality Ed Program to Begin
By Sandi Burt Sandi Burt, MSW, together with Suzanne Olson and Shelly Carlson, are launching “Our Whole Lives” (OWL), an exciting, comprehensive sexuality education program for 7th through 9th graders. The project is funded by the Orcas LGBT Community, and is partnered with many island businesses and organizations, including the
Berreth Reports on the Community Foundation’s Orcas Needs Assessment
Completion of project results in additional “Focus Grants” process “The needs assessment project has been a journey closer to the heart of the community. It has illuminated the community’s pride in and love for our island. It has also illuminated our shared need to act to sustain our quality of
House and Home in Contemporary Literature
By JoEllen Moldoff This fall, explore the theme of house and home as portrayed in the novel The Shipping News by Annie Proulx, the memoir From Our House by Lee Martin, and a handful of poems. Taught by Jill McCabe Johnson. Fridays, October 14 to November 18, 1 to-3 p.m.,
Shoreline Visioning: Attendees Vote with Loud Voices for Individual Choice
Inventory report and visioning exercise prompt passionate debate On Wednesday, Sept. 21, a group of about 65 Orcas Islanders, mostly property owners, attended the San Juan County-sponsored Shoreline Visioning Workshop. They commented and voted (in a straw poll) loud and clear for the rights of individual property owners and
Letter to the Editor: Disrespect at Public Meeting a Cause for Concern
To the Editor – I was at the Shoreline Master Program visioning meeting last night [Sept. 21], and I was deeply embarrassed and concerned about the tone of voice used by some of the attendees. You may not know me, but I am your neighbor, and as such I expect
Orcas Family Connections Opens Doors at New Office
Wednesday, September 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. By Nicole Munson Orcas Family Connections, which is Orcas’ Family Resource Center, is proud to announce their Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 28, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The new Orcas Family Connections office, which officially opened its doors
Huxley Smart Goes Local for Her Senior Project
By Madie Murray On Wednesday, September 28, Huxley Smart will be preparing and serving a very special lunch in the school cafeteria for up to 250 people. She chose for her Senior Project to create a school lunch made from nothing but ingredients found on Orcas Island. Her
Choose From a Variety of Things To Do This Weekend
Friday, September 23 County United Way Grants Workshop 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library Saturday, September 24 Montessori School Flower Bulb and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Island Market. Tom May, Folksinger, at the Senior Center in Eastsound, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for
A New Roof for the Historical Museum
Earlier this week, when the sun shone, Clyde Duke and his roofing crew were hard at work, helping out the Historical Society to put on a new roof, replacing old shakes with new. After a pause for today's showers, Duke expects to finish the project by the weekend.
Dinner Raffle Benefits Orcas Family Health Center
By Karen Key Speck The Orcas Family Health Center's "Dinner Winner Raffle" is winding down. Don't miss your chance to buy a ticket at Island Market, Saturday Oct. 1 or October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is one ticket for $3 or two tickets
Break Out the Bollywood Dance Moves!
By Deborah Sparks If you love the break out dance numbers in Bollywood movies, Orcas Conservatory is inviting you to attend a Bollywood Dance Class with Prashant Kakad from Portland, Ore. Prashant DJ'd and taught a Bollywood dance at a wedding recently and we have it first hand that it
County United Way Grants Workshop Tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library United Way of San Juan County is currently revising its grants process, to assure improved reporting and streamlined grant applications. The process will require applicants to attend one of three seminars to be held this fall
