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
Please Take Orcas Island Library Bookmobile Survey
By Kathleen Lunde The Orcas Island Library is considering purchasing a Bookmobile to serve as an outreach component to our services. The goal would be to visit parts of the island outside of Eastsound, including Deer Harbor, Orcas/ West Sound, Olga/Doe Bay, and possibly the Orcas Senior Center
Helping Hands Noramise to Present Annual Report
Contributed by Robin Woodward Helping Hands Noramise is happy to present its second [intlink id="7166" type="post"]annual report[/intlink] to the community on Thursday, June 2nd at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be door prizes, and refreshments will be served. The multi-tiered Limbé Project,
Glee! and Hogswart at Kidstage this Summer
Orcas Center presents two weeks of theater for kids in June. The first week, from June 20 to June 24, will be called "Glee!" after the popular TV show. From 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, kids will learn songs and choreography from such musicals as "Mama
Wills Workshop on Wednesday
Friends of the San Juans is presenting a free ‘Wills Workshop’ on Wed. May 25, at the Orcas Senior Center from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. This program is being presented by the Friends as a community service open to all members of the community. This workshop not only will
Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen Comes to Orcas
By Madie Murray Monday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall - Free of Charge and Everyone Welcome! An engaging and educational evening is anticipated when Robert Egger, the founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, comes to Orcas on June 6 to share his experiences in
Home Vigil Today for Michael Sky
Yesterday evening Michael Sky died. Penny Sky invites those who would like to see Michael to come to the family home from anytime between 11 a.m. and 6:30 today. The home is at 12 OPAL Commons, left at 217 Seaview Street and then left into the driveway. At 6:30, Michael's
Thanks to San Juan Sanitation, Our School Garden Thrives!
by Mandy Randolph, Farm to Classroom Teacher The Orcas Island public school garden is off to a great start this season! It almost wasn’t so. It has been under attack from the evil Bind Weed also known as Morning Glory. Last spring we discovered morning glory growing in
Paintings by Deborah Jones at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features abstract and landscape paintings by Deborah Jones through the month of June. Deborah began her career as a faux finish artist in Telluride, Colorado. This provided her with an extensive background in the use of Venetian plaster, gold leaf and acrylic tints. Her
Park & Rec Commissioners to Present Plans at School Meeting
Directors of the Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) will be attending the Orcas Island School District Board meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Public School library. In order to attend the School Board meeting in numbers greater than two, the OIPRD commissioners must announce
Middle & High School Concert at Orcas Center
By Brigid Ehrmantraut On June 2, the Middle and High School music programs under the direction of Pamela Wright and Martin Lund will perform at Orcas Center at 7:00 pm. The five individual groups who will perform are Middle School Band, Middle School Strings, High School Band, High School Strings, and the combined
The Week Ahead Gears Up for Furry Parade & Tasty Bites
Tuesday, May 24 Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30 p.m. at District office on the east side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane. Orcas Fire District Commissioners meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Call 376-2331 for more information. Wednesday, May 25 Early Bird Tickets for Chamber
Bonnie Brae Works with Sewer District for Solutions
Eastsound Sewer and Water District Commissioners Rollie Sauer and Greg Ayers met with concerned Bonnie Brae residents last week to discuss the deadlines set by the sewer district for sewer hookup fees and monthly charges to the OPAL affordable housing neighborhood. The 24 homes off Enchanted Forest road are currently
Kids and Pets March in Kaleidoscope Pet Parade
Updated May 23 at 7:30 a.m. On Saturday May 28th, the 21st Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound! Kaleidoscope is at it again, preparing for the island’s furry friends parade, starting location is School Road at 10 a.m. for judging!As usual, the parade
Action Packed OPALCO Annual Meeting!
George Mulligan and Vince Dauciunas Elected to Board The WSF Elwha was chock-full of energy superheroes on Saturday, May 14: 325 people attended the 74th Annual Meeting of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO). It was an action-packed morning of good friends, good food and good fun punctuated
Guest Opinion: Stormwater Treatment Facility Will Betray Public Trust and Good Faith
By Sadie Bailey You’re at the Farmer’s Market or enjoying Music in the Park on a Sunday evening. When you look toward the Band Shell, what will you see? Blinding sun in your eyes and a backdrop denuded of trees except for a few – IF they survive the bulldozers
Letter to the Editor: Funhouse Dance Safe and Fun!
As a parent, I would like to thank The Funhouse for the softball team's fund-raising dance last Saturday night. It was a great event, with tons of kids, great supervision (thanks to the adult chaperones!!) and great help from the Funhouse staff. My son said everyone seemed to have a
