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
The Force Takes On School Lunch March 16
Bobby and Bev of Café Olga like a challenge. I came to truly understand that when I asked for a photo of them and instead got a picture of Yoda taking on the sinister Sith. So, when I threw down the lightsaber (versus a gauntlet in my day)
St. Patrick’s Parade to Chase the Snakes from Eastsound
Contributed by Tony Lee For those who are Irish, wish they were Irish, or are grateful they’re not Irish, Thursday March 17 marks the 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Eastsound. It promises to be the best parade yet, with floats, marchers, and St. Paddy himself attending
Opportunity for Orcas General Contractors – Informational Meeting on Friday, Mar 11
Informational meeting on Friday, Mar 11 at 1 p.m. in the school library The Orcas Island School District is working with the State of Washington’s ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) Team to develop and implement an energy conservation project at the Nellie S. Milton Building (aka: Orcas Elementary School). This
Yummy Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Middle School
The 30th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held in the middle school cafeteria this Friday, March 11th. Dinner will include Meat or Vegetarian Spaghetti, a Roll, Salad, and Ice Cream Sundaes. The event is sponsored by Island Market; tickets for adults are $8.00, and for children 11 and under, $6.00
House passes Ranker bill to maintain sales tax for Canadian visitors
From the Senate Democratic Office The House of Representatives today approved legislation that would continue the collection of a sales tax from Canadians shopping in Washington. Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, sponsored Senate Bill 5763 to ensure fairness for Whatcom County residents. Last summer British Columbia changed its sales
Orcas Salutes Poetry During April
On Sunday, April 17 in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m., islanders are invited to read poetry, written by themselves or others. Event organizers need to know by March 28 if you plan to participate. Email your plans to moldoff@rockisland.com, or edwilson@rockisland.com.There is no audition or competitive
EDC Announces Move to New Location, New Board Members
The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), the state- and municipality-funded agency working to assist small businesses and startups in San Juan County, announces its move to a new location in downtown Friday Harbor. “Moving to our new location will put the EDC right at the heart of the
What Can You Find For Granny’s Attic?
Granny's Attic will once again be open at the Senior Center on Saturday, April 16. The annual sale is one of the major fund-raisers for the Orcas Senior Center. That means that Tuesday afternoons, from March 15 through April 12, are drop-off days for your donated items. Every Tuesday afternoon
Women Voters Discussion: Tracking County Charter Review
The League of Women Voters of San Juan County will hold a panel discussion about the forthcoming County Charter Review process on Monday, March 14th. The meeting will take place at the San Juan Island Library from 12 noon until 2 p.m. This is a chance to learn about the
Orcas Angels Waffle Breakfast March 13
Orcas Angels is "a community driven, local networking, nonprofit public charity....dedicated to the well-being and success of residents of Orcas Island," invites the public to a Waffle Breakfast this Sunday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the American Legion. All proceeds benefit the people of Orcas Island
Orcas Park & Rec Meetings Bookend the Town Hall this Thursday
The Orcas Park and Recreation District will hold two meetings for this coming Thursday, Feb. 10: 1. Regular Public Meeting from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. 376-2331. The Commissioners will begin setting up an accounting system and protocols, and discussing this year's programming priorities. The public
OPALCO Members Turn Energy Efficiency Measures Into Big Savings!
OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about $82,690 given an average rate of $.07/kWh (including residential and commercial rates). “The typical residential member uses about 1000 kWh/month”
Emma Smith Brings the Young World to Orcas
Orcas Island's Emma Smith brought a group of young people from around the world, students with her at United World College's campus in New Mexico to speak to island students at Orcas Center today. Achmed and Malak from Palestine, Ofir from Israel Safa from Yemen, Robin from Malaysia
Clarion Call to Orcas Booklovers
By Alan Lichter Our Orcas Library is on the move to further upgrade and develop its noteworthy holdings of adult materials, and is inviting bookworms, book maniacs, bookish folks, highbrows, lowbrows, middlebrows, bookwonks, and booknerds to join its new Collection Management Committee. Each committee member will assume responsibility for a
Crossroads Lecture Addresses the “Economic Mess”
This Friday the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series presents Ned Brines, one of the country's top fund managers, speaking on the topic "The Economy: How Do We Get out of this Mess?" A noted financial blogger, asset manager and frequent media guest, Brines addresses the questions: How did we get in
Day by day, in every way. . .
. . . I am getting better and better. Another week of almost all good news. Definitely getting stronger, and have been able to work longer and more effectively. Only thing I haven't seen is weight gain. This stuff I'm getting through the tube makes me nauseous when I overdo
