Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Learn About Local Planning on July 14
"A Short Course on Local Planning," hosted by San Juan County, will be given at the Deer Harbor Community Club from 2- 5 p.m on Thursday, July 14. The course will be presented by members of the Planning Association of Washington and The Washington State Department of Commerce. The course
Dr. Rosie Kuhn: a Reluctant Adventurer
Updated July 5 at 11 p.m. Kuhn to read at Darvill's Bookstore on July 7 at 6 p.m. Dr. Rosie Kuhn has continually made choices throughout her life that took her further away from her life as a wife and a mother, yet "brought her ever closer to
Fireworks Celebrate Independence Day
The weather cooperated. As darkness descended over East Sound on the Fourth of July, a boom announced the beginning of the annual fireworks display. As the sky lit up, the effect was doubled in the reflection on the water. Observers were treated to a spectacular show. The Orcas
Critical Areas Update Coming Round the Bend
County Council Member Patty Miller, representing Orcas West, says that the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update IS happening, and mostly according to the work plan the Council set for 2011. There has been a great variety of suggestions about solutions, Miller says, but “very little consensus. “Now is the
Park & Rec Plans Meets for Funding & Buck Park Decisions
The Orcas Island Park & Recreation District (OIPRD) plans meetings next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The meetings will be held at different locations, and the public is welcome at all public sessions of the meetings. A Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 12, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the
Shakespeare Outdoors at Doe Bay this Thursday
"The Winter's Tale" outdoors at dusk Island Stage Left presents “The Winter’s Tale” - one of Shakespeare’s later romances, and a play that celebrates the triumph of love, nobility and all things good, ending with the promise of rejuvenation, redemption, and hope - a magical story of jealousy,
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
