Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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.
New Algal-bloom Hotline for Orcas Island
By Russel Barsh Have you ever wondered what causes that bluish green, orange, brown, or white slime on the water? Or whether it is potentially toxic? The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory and Kwiáht have launched a special telephone hotline for islanders to report algal blooms and other unusual
Chamber’s New Festival and other holiday weekend events on the 4th!
Festival on the 4th brings family fun, performance, and music The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce has created a new daytime event (11 am - 4 pm) for Monday, July 4. This new event will feature booths and games put on by Chamber member businesses and organizations. There will also
Fourth Often Not Fun for Fido
by Lin McNulty The jubilant red glare of rockets and celebratory Independence Day bombs bursting in air can be a lovely sight, if you are a human. For a pet, however, it is often a loud, noisy, frightening experience from which there is no escape. As many pet lovers know,
County Offices Closed July 5th Due to Employee Furloughs
Most of the County's non-judicial offices will be closed Tuesday, July 5, the third of the County’s five budget-related employee furlough days. Emergency services and offices with operating dates mandated by the state will remain open. Those include the Sheriff's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk, the District and Superior Courts
Three Women Deploy with American Red Cross
By Sheila Harley, Island Chapter, American Red Cross On the eve of this great country’s birthday, it is good to be aware of the heroes who deploy out of the American Red Cross when disaster hits our own people. During the terrible tornadoes that hit the east in late May,
Fatality Accident on Orcas Road Currently Under Investigation
by Lin McNulty A Medic Unit, a WASP Engine, and a Rescue Unit from the Eastsound Fire Station responded at 8:16 this morning to a reported single car accident on Olga Road, north of Eagle Ridge. The call for help was made by a county mowing crew who had to
Celebrate Independence Day with Safety in Mind
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The Fourth of July is a time when we all celebrate our nation’s heritage. Many of us choose to include fireworks as a part of that celebration. A little common sense will keep the celebration from becoming a tragedy. Rather than conducting
Annual SeaDoc Wine ‘n’ Sea Auction Offers Exciting Items for Bid
SeaDoc's annual fundraiser, Wine 'n' Sea Auction, is fast approaching. The SeaDoc Society is a program of the Wildlife Health Center, a center of excellence at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This event is a chance to meet and connect with people who care about the
“Harry Potter” Performance Ends Theater Camp
By Halley McCormick This summer, Orcas Center welcomes guest instructors from the Village Theatre to teach two week-long day camps. The camps, called “KidStage,” follow a different theme each week. The first week, students participate in a camp centered around the hit television show, “Glee,” and modern musicals, and
CAO Public Hearing for Geologically Hazardous & Flooded Areas July 15
Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas and Frequently Flooded Areas Comment deadline July 12 Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Critical Area provisions of the
