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
Poet Andrew Harvey Draws Inspiration from Rumi
The poet Andrew Harvey will come to Orcas and San Juan Islands to offer the workshop "Celebrating Hope in Hard Times: The life & legacy of the writings of Rumi" He will be on Orcas Island on Friday, June 17 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church from noon to 4 pm. Tickets
OASIS Alternative High School Graduates Five
Breena Benthin, Jared Grantham and Noah Sheppard were honored at a graduation ceremony today in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. The hall was nearly full, and children and dogs romped outdoors as Orcas Island School Superintendent Barbara Kline, OASIS teachers, School Board staff and Funhouse Director Pete Moe presented
OPALCO Linemen Repair Cable in Cascade Lake
A team of linemen from Eastsound repaired an underwater cable that failed in Cascade Lake on Sunday, May 15th. Power was quickly rerouted from the Olga substation to serve those affected by the outage, which last about two hours. After surveying the situation on Sunday, the crew arrived
High School-Middle School Concert a Success!
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Center audience gave a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of the first-ever appearance of Orcas High School and Middle School music groups on Thursday, June 2. Students in Middle School Strings and Band, the Junior Orcas Youth Orchestra, the High School Strings and
Southern Comforts an Irresistible, Winning Performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Once again, Actors Theater of Orcas Island director Doug Bechtel has selected a play and cast that is a total winner. “Southern Comforts” is at once charming, delightful, and, oh, so endearing. Before we get to the actual performance, let us just
Melissa Duffy, Ka Awdiggan, Offers Teachings
By Che Blaine, Stin Chah Quah Leht Melissa Duffy, who used to live on Orcas and helped "save" Madrona Point from the development of 88 condominiums, will be offering Medicine Teachings this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Circle will begin at 5 pm. with a song and prayer
Community Foundation Grant Awards Honor Generous Donors, Tireless Workers
By Michel Vekved On Thursday afternoon, 24 much-needed and well-deserved awards were handed out by Orcas Island Community Foundation. It was a reflection of our community in more ways than one. The donors recognized for their great generosity were in the company of people who work tirelessly for their
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been working to build their solar-powered umiak since the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. The
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School, Samantha Swanson of Spring Street International School (and Lopez Island) and Susanne Mietzner of Orcas
Sign Up Now for Kids’ Music Festival Tune-Up
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The 2nd Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Tune-Up Session this summer is designed for young musicians ages 8-high school and who play at advanced beginner and up levels. Music students will attend a rehearsal, meet with Festival Musicians over lunch, and receive
Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council
From the Skagit Economic Development Association James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, "With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming months will offer fewer education sessions but we are still packing in a lot of
A Little Bit of Everything this Weekend
Friday, June 3 Home School Book Exchange 10 am-12 at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) Drop off gently used books (curriculum, reading or other)-IF you are donating to homeschool families; at 9:30 a.m. If you are exchanging you’ll need to stay for the duration
Homeschool Book Exchange at Public Library Friday
By Michel Vekved The Homeschool Book Exchange is tomorrow Friday June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) You may drop off your gently used books (curriculum, reading or other)-IF you are donating to homeschool families; Friday at
Charter Review: Orcas West Gains, Friday Harbor Loses Positions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, in addition to other local elected positions, voters will be selecting eighteen commissioners for the County’s first Charter Review Commission. It was
Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program June 17
Non-Significance announced June 1, Hearing June 17, comments due June 15 From San Juan County Council Clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2012—2017, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Featured on KING-FM this Saturday
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director) is proud to be featured on Classical KING FM 98.1 on Saturday, June 4th at 2 p.m. in a special two-hour broadcast. This program is part of KING FM’s International Concert Hall series airing each Saturday afternoon, which
