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
Celebration of Life for Michael Sky Tomorrow
Michael Sky, local author and co-founder of OPAL Community Land Trust, passed away at 6:08 pm on Monday, May 23, 2011. The memorial celebration in honor of Michael's life will be held at the Orcas Center, tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th, at 3:00 PM. There will be a time
It’s a Boy! Newborn Calf joins K pod Whales
From the Kitsap Sun A newborn calf was spotted Wednesday in K pod, one of the three groups of killer whales that frequent the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, experts say. The new calf was observed on a day when a majority of the three pods, known as Southern
What a Wonderful Weekend Ahead!
Friday, July 15 Winterlings and Solvents at Doe Bay -- Doe Bay hosts two bands from the Olympic Peninsula starting at 7 p.m. The Winterlings, a band out of Port Angeles, and The Solvents, a band from Port Townsend. This show will either be held outside on the Café patio
Primary Election Ballots only for San Juan & Lopez
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On July 27, the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the August 16, 2011 primary election. The ballot will include a levy measure for the San Juan Island Library District and a winnow race for a Port of Lopez
“Daughter of the Regiment” Comic Opera at the Center
The Met: Live in HD 2011 Summer Encore Series at Orcas Center continues with Donizetti’s"La Fille du Régiment" to be screened Friday, July 15 at 7L30 p.m. Orcas Center presents the fourth opera of the Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings from the award-winning Metropolitan Opera series Live
Diane Kornberg to Exhibit Selections from “The Marine Algae Project”
The Visual Arts Committee at the Orcas Center is presenting work by Obstruction Island artist, Dianne Kornberg during August. “Evidence of its Occurrence” will open on August 5 with a reception, music, and a gallery walk-thru with the artist. The archival pigment prints are the result of two
Chamber Music Festival Approaching Fast — Buy Your Tickets Today
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Office Summer is flying by, and the excitement is building for the fabulous Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, August 12th through 27th. There are 10 concerts over the two-week period, at 7:30 pm and 5:00 pm, and now’s a great time to reserve
Sarita Pockell & Vaudevillian Troupe Next at “Music in the Park”
Weekend workshop precedes Sunday performance at the Village Green Sarita Pockell, children's music singer-songwriter and musical theater director (who wrote "One is the Sun" and many other classic songs for young people) is coming to Orcas! Sarita Pockell is a performing and recording artist, director, songwriter, and educator
Guest Opinion: Perspective on Watmough Head Road Chip Seal
By Angie Ponder I first learned of the plan to chip-seal Watmough Head Road when I read a “Letter to the Editor” in The Island’s Weekly in early June, just a few weeks before the project was scheduled to begin. The plan to pave came as a surprise to many.
Sneak Preview of Books at Farmer’s Market
By Rachel Newcombe This Saturday, July 16 at the Farmers Market, the Orcas Island Public Library wants to provide you with a jump start on bargain book buying. Although the annual Book Fair isn’t until August 13, you don’t have to wait that long to buy books. We’ve decided to
Bison Bash at the Historical Museum on Sunday
Sunday July 17 will be a unique opportunity to see the Bison skull fossil at the very locale where it was discovered in Olga . . . . . and have a great time to boot! Tony and Nancy Ayer, who owned the property where Bison Antiquus was
Island Medical Center Groundbreaking Set for July 23
From PeaceHealth Healthcare in the San Juans will take a major step forward at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 when the groundbreaking ceremony for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is held at 1049 San Juan Valley Road in Friday Harbor. The San Juan community will be joined by
Election Opinion: Sustainability and Human Waste
(Editor's Note: BullWings:Orcas Issues welcomes opinions and commentary by candidates for the positions to be decided by voters in the November election. We will endeavor to give all candidates the opportunity to voice their opinions). By Roger Adams Sustainability is on almost everyone's mind these days. We face the stark
Want Community Sustainability? Try Art
From the San Juan Arts Council “The development of the arts at all levels is proven to be the single most effective way to achieve sustainable economic growth and to enrich the quality of life for all citizens." (Research from Americans for the Arts and the NEA). It should be
Nothing Says Summer Like Berries – Order Yours Now
By Mary Carlson St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking orders for Rapberries and Blueberries All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Raspberries (14 lbs) are in their own juice and packaged in sturdy reusable pails. Individually quick frozen Raspberries are
Sign up Now for Kids’ Crafts Booths at Library Fair
By Nita Couchman Once again this year, kids can sign up for a kids’ booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts, baked goods, or other items they have made. This year the Library Fair will be held on Saturday, August 13. Kids’ booths will be open from 10 a.m.
