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
Agave Restaurant Now Open!
By Kathleen Lunde Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar is now open in Eastsound, next to Enzo's, across form Portofino's. Agave features Southwest and American cooking, with appetizer, entree, and children's menus. The full service bar features a large number of premium tequilas, beer, wine and cocktails. Come visit Eastsound's newest
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Orcas Center Wizards
Here’s a shout out for the Orcas Center wizards who brought the Metropolitan Opera (Encore now, Live later) to our island. The wizards are: the dynamic new director of the Center, Kara O’Toole; Artha Kass; Deborah Sparks; Jeffrey Ludwig; Annie Moss Moore; and Jake Perrine — the volunteer hero who
After the Fourth: the Week Ahead
Tuesday, July 5 Master Plan for County Fairgrounds Orcas Fire Hall at 4:30 p.m. The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a Master Plan for the fairgrounds. Planners want to know what County residents think the future of
Enjoy The Met at Orcas Center on Wednesday, Saturday
Orcas Center presents the 2nd and 3rd operas of the Summer HD Encores, a series of screenings from the award-winning Metropolitan Opera series Live in HD; Donizetti’s Don Pasquale on Wednesday July 6 and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Simon Boccanegra in the Verdi opera on Saturday July 9th. Both
Guest Column: Odd Fellows are Men of Substance & Character
By Ken Brown "Humbly aware of his or her integrity." "Generous in deed and service to others." "Inspired by and dedicated to his or her passions, patient and respectful of others; resilient and resourceful in adversity." These words not only describe the criteria for the Jon Abbott Odd Fellow's award,
HAPA, Hawaii’s Super Group, Appears at Orcas Center
HAPA, Hawaii’s Super Group, appears at Orcas Center Friday, July 8 at 7: 30 pm. HAPA is Barry Flanagan & Ron Kuala’au and Hula dancer Heali’i Stanley. Like the Hawaiian Islands themselves, HAPA’S Pan Polynesian music is an amalgam of influences ranging from ancient genealogical chants to the
County Redistricting Committee Seeks Public Input
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The count is in and it’s time for the drawing to begin. The San Juan County Redistricting Committee will host a series of public meetings and gather input as it begins work on a plan to redraw the six County Council districts.
Kitchen Boot Camp at Red Rabbit Farm
by Bruce Orchid This three day hands-on Workshop is designed to build confidence, give knowledge, and inspire culinary savvy for the kitchen neophyte. Day One We will boil water and cook pasta that you have made, blanch vegetables, and make a “mother” sauce, all for our lunch. After
Martin Lund Leads Off the Brown Bag Concerts
Wednesday Concerts provide for Virgil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship Opening the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, July 6 will be Martin Lund and friends. The concert is held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound, and entrance is by donation. This popular summer concert season features island
Orcas & Shaw Kids Work with Their Animals to Get Ready for the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Lazy days of summer? Not for the the small animal 4-H clubs of Orcas and Shaw Islands, who are getting their projects, from bunnies to baking, ready to show at the San Juan County Fair. The Fair will run from August 17 to 20
Odd Fellows Host Boom Sparkle Ball on the 4th
Odd Fellows Hall is having a dance on the 4th of July, starting at 8:30 pm. Proceeds from the event will go towards helping raise funds for the Odd Fellows Scholarship and Community Giving Fund. Dance music is by Phidelity, DJ Spire and Michael Manahan, with visual art
Cancer Support Group Celebrates One Year Mark
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group was formed last July by Bogdan and Carol Kulminski and Sue Foulk. It is designed to support anyone with cancer, a cancer survivor, a caretaker, or anyone with knowledge to share about cancer and treatment. At our confidential informal meetings you’ll have a
Peter Fisher Exhibit “Iridescence” on Display Now
Exhibit Celebration Friday July 8th, 4-7 p.m. By Peter C. Fisher Unusual and compelling photographs by Peter Fisher with a theme of "Iridescence" are the subject of the exhibit now open at the Peter C. Fisher Gallery on North Beach Road. These bright and highly varied images were
Orcatrazz Swing Band to Perform at “Music in the Park”
Orcatrazz, founded and led by Ken Speck, will be the featured band in what will be the 100th concert of the “Music in the Park” series on Sunday, July 10. “Music in the Park” is sponsored by the County Parks Department. This marks the 11th year of performances
Tom Welch to Share Stories of Island History
Did you hear the one about the dance hall atop Mt. Constitution? No? Then perhaps you will want to listen as local historian Tom Welch pulls from our colorful island history and presents some fascinating stories about Olga and surrounds. The Olga Strawberry Council is sponsoring two Olga
Schneider and McBride Give Crow Valley School to Historical Society
By Margot Shaw The Orcas Island Historical Society (OIHM) is pleased to announce that the Crow Valley School Museum is now officially a part of OIHM. Thanks to the incredible generosity of owners Richard Schneider and Bud McBride, the School was deeded over to OIHM last month.
