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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Bang-up Eastsound Fireworks Show Seeks Sponsors
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place, and ready to go on Monday, July 4! We should have a bang-up show, all originating in the waters of East Sound. Viewing
Letter to the Editor:Thanks to Many for Great Solstice Parade
Thank you to all the participants and the many folks that lined the streets enjoying another colorful and whimsical Summer Solstice parade and celebration. Although we are a small community, our creativity is huge. Bountiful thanks to our sponsor San Juan County Parks and our always helpful Sheriffs. This event
Solid Waste Solution: Still in the Sausage-Making Stage
Updated June 25 at 12 p.m. An interview with San Juan County Council Member Patty Miller, Chair of the Solid Waste Sub-committee Another ingredient was added to the county’s solid waste discussion this week when County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord informed the County Council that property owners in the town
Life Stories and Blue Oceans inform “Legacy Chats” Workshop
Last week the state of Washington released 233 pages (repeat, pages) of an Excel spreadsheet listing the registered non-profits in the state that are no longer viable. But on Orcas Island, some two dozen representatives of thriving local non-profits attended a workshop called “Legacy Chat” to develop skills and
New Master Plan for San Juan County Fairgrounds
Meeting on Orcas July 5 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 the fairgrounds should be and hear their ideas about how
Vendors of All Kinds Welcome at Historical Day Fair July 2
The Orcas Island Historical Museum still has some booth space available for the July 2 Historical Day Fair, which takes place on the same day as the Parade in Eastsound. The Fair will be on the Village Green. Food vendors, non-profits, handmade goods . . . you name it .
Perennial Candidate April the Cow Mooooves Into the Race for Mayor
Orcas Islanders are serious participants in the fund-raising Campaign for Mayor as they horse-trade their votes to see who truly is the cat's meow. But for those who think this campaign is going to the dogs, consider ALL the candidates for this auspicious position. The Eastsound Mayoral Race
Orcas Center Launches Digital Expansion Campaign
From the Orcas Center Live opera performances will be screened at Orcas Center Sometimes dreams do come true. Orcas Center has been dreaming about providing live streaming and high quality screenings on the Center Stage for years, including Metropolitan Opera Live (Met Live) and The National Theatre Live,
New Self-Haul Garbage, Recycling Fees Effective July 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Effective July 1st, garbage drop off fees at County solid waste facilities will increase fifty cents per can to $9.50, and by $20 per ton to $355, for bulk loads. At the same time, the cost of dropping off larger amounts of
KidStage Theater Camps Bring “Glee” & “Harry Potter” to Center Stage
By Halley McCormick This summer, Orcas Center welcomes a pair of guest instructors from the Village Theatre to teach two week-long day camps. The camps, called "KIidStage," follow a different theme each week. The first week, students participate in a camp centered around the hit television show, "Glee," and modern
Funhouse Plans Eco-Fest & Solar Science Fair
New event to take place on Saturday, August 6th The Funhouse is inviting participation from a wide variety of individuals, groups and businesses with table displays, outdoor booths and hands-on demonstrations of stuff like: Renewable energy technologies (PV, wind, microhydro, solar thermal, tidal power, biomass/biogas, and more...) Energy awareness, efficiency
Orcas Island Rowing Offers Beginners’ Classes
By Martin Taylor You’ve heard about the phenomenal success the junior rowing club had at the regional competitions at the end of their spring rowing season. Well how would you like to learn to row too? It won’t make you a teenager again, but it will make
Where in the World is Charles Dalton?
Saturday's Solstice Parade was a photographer's paradise, as local talent Damien Stark makes clear in his photo at right.
Summer Camp Opportunities Abound
By Lin McNulty Nothing completes the summer experience and promises life-long memories, if you are a kid, more than going to camp. Orcas is most fortunate to have a playful plethora of offerings from which to choose, whether you seek the experience for a day, a week, or a month.
OrcasDigerati.com: a New Information Services Company
By Martin Taylor There is a new information services company on Orcas: OrcasDigerati.com. It is run by a 13-year resident of Orcas that a lot of you may know: Martin Taylor. Many of you will know Martin as a professional photographer and that is indeed one of
The Week Ahead: Celebrate the Rock’s Bounty
Wednesday, June 22 FEAST shows a must-see documentary film, "Queen of the Sun,"' Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens (FEAST) kicks off its 2011 year of classes with " Queen of the Sun." What are the bees telling us about our modern industrial life-style? expertly explores this question and the
