Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Sign Marijuana & Land Bank Renewal Petitions at League of Women Voters Meeting Today
Local League President to attend meeting at Outlook Inn at 5 p.m. Ann Jarrell, the President of the League of Women Voters(LWV) of the the San Juans will speak at the Orcas Contingent of the League this afternoon , at the Outlook Inn. Jarrell will speak to the gathering about
Crossroads Lecture Reports on the Tea Party
By Susan Malins Director for the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Committee Are you curious about the Tea Party? This Saturday a Crossroads "Extra Event" reveals, for the first time, the fascinating results of recent UW dissertation research into the Tea Party. After driving 5,000 miles to see the movement first-hand,
Great Free Entertainment to Kick Off Summer!
By Laura Gibbons The 13th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration returns to Eastsound this Saturday, June 18th, at noon. The whimsical and always colorful foot parade will wind its way up North Beach Road ending at the Stage on the Green for free, fun local entertainment. Kicking
County-wide Arts Council Forming
A county wide Arts Council is forming. It is in the early stages of building membership and creating a public presence. Steering Committee member Jane Alden says, "An Arts Council could be a great thing for this community, supporting all arts and helping to brand San Juan County as an
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Open House June 16
From San Juan County Public Works San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Eastsound Constructed Wetland project in Eastsound on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 3:30 – 5:30pm, at the Village Green County Park. At the Open House, final plans will be available for
Special Three-day Filing Period June 15 – 17
By Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 for the offices listed below. Filings will be accepted on June 15, 16 & 17, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidate filings received after 4:30 Friday, June 17
Ferries’ “Best Travel Times” Data Available
From David Moseley, Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary , Ferries Division (WSF) This week WSF added “best travel times” data to the website for the summer schedule. WSF launched this tool in April for the spring schedule. This color-coded tool pinpoints the least and most congested sailing times
Helping Hands Noramise Reports to Orcas
By Ben Sheppard Rosedanie Cadet recently returned from Haiti, where she has founded and continues relief operations through the organization Helping Hands Noramise. On Thursday evening June 2nd, she gave an informative update during the Noramise Organization's second annual Report to the Community. The meeting at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall
The Week Ahead is Shaping Up to Be a Doozy
Updated June 13 at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 13 Darvill’s June book group read: Tom Franklin’s Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter. Franklin renders luminous prose and a cast of compelling characters in this moody, masterful entry. The Book Club will meet from 5;30 to 7 p.m. at Darvill’s. Postphoned: Farmageddon:
Brave Mouse Finds Publishing Friends on Orcas
Children’s author Molly Coxe has brought Benjamin Middlemouse and BraveMouse Books publishing company to life, and won a Nautilus Gold Award in the process. Coxe, who with her husband Craig Canine and daughter Francie moved to Orcas four years ago, has developed her love of art and
Park and Rec Special Meeting Monday
Updated June 13 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will hold a special public meeting, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Enzo's Gallery Caffe, Eastsound from 9 to 10 a.m. The OIPRD, a municipal corporation, has been exploring a loan in the amount of $65,000 from
Orcas Park and Rec District Benefits from Community Good Will
Funding loan from Orcas Port under consideration By Mindy Kayl Orcas Park and Recreation is well on its way to being an entity that will be able to channel community donations and good will into recreational opportunities for the Orcas community. At the regular Orcas Island Park and Recreation
2011 Orcas High Commencement Ceremonies: Nostalgia, Humor and Advice
Japanese graduation songs, memories of Marble Blast, Commencement walk partnerships and a duet valedictory were highlights of Orcas Island High School Graduation ceremonies 2011, held yesterday at the High School gym. The Community Band joined the High School Band to play the graduation march, "Pomp and Circumstance" as
Editorial Column: Sewer District’s Findings Challenged
By Roger Adams [In an article reporting on the Bonnie Brae-Sewer District meeting last week in BullWings: Orcas Issues ( orcasissues.com/bonnie-brae-works-with-sewer-district-for-solutions ] Greg Ayers comments that, "When you're turning on your tap, you're collecting water from your septic system." He goes on to say that other substances are present, such
Children’s House Dinner & Cooking Classes Coming Soon
What better way to start the summer than enjoying a delicious feast?. The Children’s House will again hold its " Farm to Table Dinner" is an annual fund raiser at Red Rabbit Farm with Christina Orchid preparing the meal. She will use only the freshest local ingredients to create wonderful
Hear of “A Different Kind of Luxury” at Darvill’s
Andy Couturier, author of A Different Kind of Luxury (Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance) will read from his book and engage in discussion at Darvill's Bookstore on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m.. A Different Kind of Luxury is based on Couturier's popular articles in
