Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Local Artist Showcase at OffCenter this Sunday
The second showcase to feature Orcas musicians, singer–songwriters and instrumentalists sharing their work in the warm and intimate space of the OffCenter Stage, will take place this Sunday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m.Local artists featured in this event are: Kels Boreen – Singer/Songwriter from Friday Harbor Kaitlyn Smith –Singer/Songwriter from
Shoreline Habitat Improved at Lopez Island’s Barlow Bay
From the Friends of the San Juans Last week, Friends of the San Juans enhanced habitat for beach spawning forage fish along Barlow Bay at the south end of Lopez Island. Over the years, substantial rock from road protection efforts has fallen onto the middle and upper portions
Michael Sky’s “Jubilee Day” Reading & Conversation
Sunday October 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Outlook Inn “We just got word that Mallard died,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Bill Varnum. “We’re assuming there’s two other deaths we haven’t discovered yet. The nation’s on full alert. We’re under some kind of attack.” from
Learn To Preserve Any Food Naturally
Sunday September 25, 12:00—3:00 p.m. from Learner Limbach With harvest season upon us there is no better time to hop on the Fermented Foods bandwagon! Come Learn the how's, why's and advantages of this ancient food preservation technique. I can personally attest to the fact that eating Lacto-fermented foods on
Preparing Your Horse & Livestock Property for Winter
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10 am at Blazing Tree Ranch on San Juan Island From the San Juan Islands Conservation District Now is the time to be planning for the winter months. Tackle the hassle by making your property as chore-efficient as possible. Here are some ideas to
Flower Bulb and Bake Sale for Orcas Montessori
Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beautify your garden and delight your sweet tooth. On Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Orcas Montessori School will be collecting fall flower bulb orders and selling home-baked goods in front of Island Market. Funds from your purchase will help
Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Invites Community to a “Taste” Program
Beginning Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship invites the community to a “Taste of Unitarian Universalism” program and potluck on Sunday, September 25th at the West Sound Community Hall beginning at 10:30 am. The service will be presented by Reverend Barbara Gilday of
“Shark Reef” Literary Magazine Deadline Sept. 30
Shark Reef, a ten-year-old online literary magazine, announces the submission deadline of September 30. A new edition of Shark Reef, comprised of submissions from beyond the San Juan Islands has just been released. Originally founded to promote writers and artists in Washington State’s San Juan Islands, the magazine extended eligibility
Letter to the Editor: EMTs on Top of Dangerous Situation
After having received wonderful treatment from the Orcas EMT group, I discovered another thoroughly remarkable thing about their service. I had sepsis -- which is blood poisoning and quite lethal if not treated and treated soon after it is diagnosed. The EMTs identified it and they have a special protocol for
Hearts and Hands Needs Volunteers for Seniors
By Betsy Louton Hearts and Hands is an organization of the Senior Center that recruits, trains and places volunteers with elders and disabled persons in need. Volunteers visit weekly to share stories, help with light housekeeping, errands, or much needed transportation to town. “My volunteer is so remarkable. She comes
County Council Moves Toward Videoconferencing Meetings
This morning, the San Juan County Council activated videoconferencing as a way to provide citizen access on Orcas and Lopez Islands during Council meeting times in Friday Harbor. On Orcas Island, the morning session of the council dealing with redistricting was streamed live at the Orcas Island Public
County Health Dept. Schedules Flu Vaccination Clinics
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager With cold weather and flu season approaching, the San Juan County Health and Community Services Department has scheduled adult flu vaccination clinics on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. Health officials note that, because different strains of flu develop and spread each
Rosario’s Historic Music Room is the Stage for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Concert
October 15 at 7 p.m. and October 16 at 2 p.m. Festival Favorites Chee Yun and Andrew Staupe to Perform Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's "Leaves of Gold" fundraising concert will take place at beautiful Rosario Resort, and will be performed twice - Saturday, October 15th at 7:00
EDC presents Employment Trends & Forecast Presentation with Reinhold Groepler
Wednesday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. until noon What will the trends be for San Juan County employment in the next year? Join Washington State’s Regional Labor Economist, Dr. Reinhold Groepler, as he discusses employment trends and future in San Juan County on Wednesday, October 5. Dr. Groepler is the Regional Labor
A Glimpse of History: The Last Gunfight on Orcas
By Tom Welch Two desperate bank robbers from British Columbia fled to Orcas Island on July 9th, 1913. Stopping at the dock at Orcas landing, they left a small, white skiff tied to the float and boarded a steamer for Bellingham. One returned a day later to discover that
Full Agenda & Field Trip at Council’s Special Meet on Orcas
Tuesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. in Eastsound From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting away from Friday Harbor at the Outlook Inn, 171 Main Street, Eastsound, Wash. (Orcas Island) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Agenda items include: 1) Solid
