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
Susan Mustard to Exhibit New Works at Crow Valley Show
By Michael Rivkin ‘Landmarks’ refers to Island scenes and life stages for this Orcas artist Susan Roller Mustard, Orcas resident since 2005, has made quite a name for herself since her arrival here. Her art is captivating, appealing and most difficult of all… original. When Susan walked in
Letter to the Editor: Watmough Road Chipsealing Ill-Advised
As a writer, artist and property owner on Lopez Island for nearly forty years, I have found the pace and proximity to nature there to be the restorative tonic needed in this fast paced age of crowded cities and polluted air. It was with dismay then that I learned recently that
Elephant Revival at Odd Fellows — Tonight!
Elephant Revival, a neo-acoustic transcendental folk quintet, will be appearing tonight, Monday July 18 at Odd Fellows at 7:30 p.m. The group is from Nederland Colorado and reveals hidden treasures deep within a vast repertoire of original material. In one show, the quintet can be seen delving into
“Trying” Set to Open at Grange July 29
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce Fred Whitridge and Cara Russell in five performances of the play “Trying” by Johanna McClelland Glass at the Grange. This touching, sweet and ultimately uplifting play takes place when a young Canadian woman (played by Cara Russell) comes
A lively summer week ahead, July 18-25
Tuesday, July 19 Open Mic, Lower Tavern, 9 p.m.-ish. Wednesday, July 20 Brown Bag Concert, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 12 Noon. Thursday, July 21 The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Shaw Island Community Center Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8 a.m. The public is
Orcas Park & Rec District Ponders Buck Park Agreement
by Krista Bouchey, Assistant Director The Funhouse Discovery Center At the July 12th Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) meeting, the discussion centered around the negotiations regarding the transfer of ownership of Buck Park from the Orcas Island School district to OIPRD. The five commissioners discussed what issues they would
Ride the Zip Line at Camp Orkila!
YMCA Camp Orkila invites the public to come out and take a ride on the new 1000 ft Zip Line! By-appointment only, Community Zip days will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays: July 23rd, July 30th, August 6th, and August 13th. If interested, you must call
Sadie Bailey’s Art at Washington Federal this month
July Artist of the Month Artist of the Month at Washington Federal Savings and Loan for the month of July is Sadie Bailey. Bailey's art is a delightful mixture of colorful mosaics, mixed-media collage, colored pencil and oil pastel drawings. Her work on display is mostly abstracts, and
Park and Rec District to Hold Special Meeting
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 20, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 The OIPRD Commissioners will convene a special meeting, and plan to conduct a closed, Executive session in order to discuss
In Memory of Michael Sky
by Susan Osborn In 1983, I was living on the East coast and singing with the Paul Winter Consort. While facilitating a Seeds of Singing class at a retreat center called Hardscrabble Hill, I had the great fortune to meet Penny Sharp. We became fast friends, and later began working
Tales of Olga by Tom Welch Offered Again July 23
By Edith Thomsen On Saturday, July 9, a full house enjoyed Historic Tales of Olga, told by Tom Welch. He described early area settlement as well as stories of a pet bear cub from the Olga Hotel escaping to grow into a 1000 pound fright; a dying Haida princess rescued
The Diamonds Shine at Orcas Center 25th Anniversary Gala
Tickets for Show only with THE DIAMONDS: Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude! THE DIAMONDS will appear on Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. on Orcas Center’s main stage. They are appearing as part of the Orcas Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala and tickets for the show
Solid Waste and Declining County Revenues Dominate EPRC Meeting
Port Administrative Authority May Provide a Garbage Solution By Mindy Kayl At the Eastsound Plan Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on Thursday July 7, the topic of adding garbage cans in Eastsound led to a discussion about the authority of the Port of Orcas and if it is possible for them to
Voting Equipment Tests for Logic & Accuracy on July 21
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Logic and Accuracy Tests for vote counting equipment, which will be used to tally absentee ballots for the primary, will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor.
Benefit Concert for John Barnes on July 25
Longtime Orcas Islander John Barnes has recently been dealt a series of major medical setbacks. Friends and community members are invited to gather for a benefit concert at The Lower Tavern on Monday, July 25 at 6 p.m. Suggested cover charge is $10.00. Music will be provided by
County Boards & Commissions Seek Volunteers
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of current vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee - (6) Positions Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee – (4) Positions Eastsound Design Review Committee – (1) Position
