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
All Invited to Choral Society Spring Concerts
By Roger Sherman The spring concert of the 65-voice Orcas Choral Society, "You can sing THAT at MY funeral!", will be performed this Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The concert explores the themes of sleep, death, dreams and immortality with music and texts by American
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted comments and suggestions. Working closely with WSF staff, we were able to make some significant
Eastsound Planners Hold Monthly Meeting this Thursday
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda will include an update from Orcas Island County Council members on the solid waste situation, Shoreline Marine Planning and Best Available Science policies regarding the Critiacal Areas Ordinance update. Also for
Come Zip on Orkila’s New Zip Line!
Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its new 1,000-ft Zip Line! Kaitlyn Pujlu, Site Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education at Camp Orkila says, "We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on Monday May 9th from 2 to 5
Tra – la! It’s May! the First Week Starts on Compression
Thursday, May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee Meeting, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Friday, May 6 First Friday at the Orcas Island Community Foundation Open House, 5-7 p.m. Join your fellow community members for lively conversation and refreshments at the OICF offices, Suite 201 in the
“Walking Medicine Robe” Comes to Odd Fellows
By Che Blaine Johnny Moses, Whis.tem.men.knee, “Walking Medicine Robe”, will be offering, by donation, Northwest Coast Native American Medicine teachings at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, May 7, 5 to 9 p.m. The Red Cedar Circle (RCC) was started by Johnny’s grandfather and renewed by Johnny 25
Country Corner Day – Activities for All
By Liz Longworth Country Corner Day is this Saturday, May 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and root beer floats, live music, horse rides, wine tasting and an opportunity for you or your kids to make Mothers Day cards! Join us for a
Judy Tepley’s Beaded Art on Display at Islander’s
Judy Tepley of Star Hand Arts is showing her beaded paintings, some new work and some older favorites, at Islander's Bank. The show will run through the month of May.
Children’s House Seeking Mayoral Candidates for 2011 Campaign
By Dale Heisinger, Orcas Island Children's House Board President It’s time for candidates for this year’s Mayoral Campaign to step up and declare their candidacy for Eastsound Mayor. Any animal (with the exception of Homo sapiens -- you know how awful they behave when in public office!) is eligible to
Cider & Mead Festival at Farmer’s Market May 14
Up to ten Northwest hard cider and mead producers including Finnriver, Wescott Bay, Red Barn, Sky River, Alpenfire, Adytum, Crispin and Tieton Cider Works will be gathering together at the first Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival at Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to
Cancer Support Group to Meet May 12
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as family member, friend, caregiver or in any other
Yachters Enjoy Sunny Skies for Opening Day
Was it only yesterday? Today we donned galoshes and umbrellas again, but Opening Day for Boating Season was blissfully balmy. Northern Light owners Wes Heinmiller and Allen Stameisen treated a lively crowd to grass hula skirts, rubber ducky races and Hawaiian music as they
Trash or Treasure? Good Books Wanted!
By the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) The Friends of the Library have new guidelines as to the acceptance of donated books. Experience has taught us that we need to reduce the number of donated books for use in our future Book Sales. It would help us if
Enjoy the Dancing Stars of Simply Ballroom!
The Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming to Orcas Center with their award-winning showcase Simply Ballroom, Friday, May 13 at 7: 30 pm. Audiences will be treated to breath-taking lifts, beautiful costumes, captivating theatrical story lines and a variety of ballroom dances that will capture your heart. Dances
School Board Meets Minimum Education Plan Deadline, Cuts Teaching Staff
At the April 28 Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board unanimously – and reluctantly -- approved the Minimum Education Plan in expectation of major cuts in state funding. The effect of this plan is that reduction in force (RIF) letters will be sent out this week, notifying
Episcopal Church Observes World Labyrinth Day
Contributed by Nancy Ayer The third World Labyrinth Day will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011. World Labyrinth Day is an annual global event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May, sponsored by The Labyrinth Society, an international organization founded in 1998. The Labyrinth Society invites the
