Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
League of Women Voters’ Meetings on San Juan & Orcas Next Week
San Juan Island group to host State Legislators on June 13 On Monday June 13, the LWV of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear Washington state legislators report on their recent work in Olympia at 12 noon, June 13 at the San Juan Island
Robert Egger Made Us Think
By Madie Murray Robert Egger, Founder and President of DC Central Kitchen, is an approachable, engaging and provoking man who was impressed with what are doing here on Orcas in the way of making food and philanthropy benefit our Island. But, he also made us think about
Get Your “Orcas in Bloom” Garden Tour Tickets
Updated June 11 at 11:45 a.m. By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club hosts the annual garden tour “Orcas in Bloom” on June 25th and 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beautiful woodlands, ornamental shrubs and perennials, a seaside garden, ponds, and 80 to 100 year
Writer’s Roundtable: Smells Like Poet Spirit
"When nothing else subsists from the past, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered· the smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls· bearing resiliently, on tiny and almost impalpable drops of their essence, the immense edifice of memory." Marcel Proust
Island Ex Wins Port Project with Bid of $359,604
From the Port of Orcas At its regular meeting on June 9, 2011, the commissioners of the Port of Orcas, based on the outcome of the bids and the recommendation of WHPacitic, unanimously approved the award of a construction contract to Island Excavating, Inc., for Base Bid in the
Iris and Makala Receive F2C Recognition
By Madie Murray Iris Parker-Pavitt and Makala Forster both received monetary awards and public recognition for their contributions to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria (F2C) Program on Friday June 10 at the High School “Celebration of Success” ceremonies. “Had it not been for these two kids, now
Letter to the Editor: IRHI Thanks Students for Grant
Each year, the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) allocates donor-specified funds via a Youth Grant to several high school classes so that they may learn about philanthropic decision-making. The classes select a number of local organizations based on how they feel the funds can do the most good. This year,
School Board Approves Non-voted Debt Request
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting follows the vote The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors voted to approve application for a [intlink id=”12399″ type=”post”]$900,000 bond request [/intlink]to complete repairs and renovation of energy systems in the elementary school this summer. At the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 8,
McCormick and Zier Share Valedictorian Honors; Sanders is Salutatorian
Friday's Celebration of Success awards over $61,000 in higher education scholarship funds At Friday morning's "Celebration of Success," community representatives from the following families, businesses, clubs and agencies awarded scholarships to members of the graduating class: San Juan County Sheriff's Guild American Legion Voyle B. Martin Post 93
Latin Jazz Heats Up One World Music Festival
Martin Lund is turning up the heat for the ninth edition of One World Music Festival, a Funhouse fundraiser, by showcasing some of the Northwest’s finest musicians who will explore the lush grooves and colorful richness of Latin Jazz! This year, One World will again happen at
The Weekend Calls with Gardening, Graduation, CD release & Theater
Friday, June 10 Growing Organic Vegetables -- WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season extension, diseases and pests, crop rotation, seed saving, biodegradable alternatives to plastic mulch, and more.
Growing Organic Vegetables — Workshop Friday
Join WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Learn the latest on soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season extension, diseases and pests, crop rotation, seed saving, biodegradable alternatives to plastic mulch, and more.
All Welcome to Cancer Support Group Meet Today
The Cancer Support Group will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 9 in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer. Spiritual well-being may help a patient live longer. Come and share the journey. Support and understanding
Park & Rec Meeting at The Funhouse Today
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will hold its regural meeting this Thrusday, June 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse, located at • 30 Pea Patch Lane in Eastsound. The agenda to be considered includes: Request for Proposals Orcas Rec Program surplus equipment and inventory Buck
Another Round of Dog Obedience Classes
A new round of Beginning Obedience Classes for Puppies and Adult dogs will begin soon on Orcas Island. Taught by certified trainer Lesley Liddle, classes are held once a week for six weeks. An Agility Course is also now in place for those interested in learning and participating with their
County Offices Closed Friday June 10
Most of the County's non-judicial offices, and its solid waste facilities on San Juan and Orcas Islands, will be closed Friday June 10, the second of the County’s five budget-related employee furlough days during 2011. County operations which will remain open include the Courts, Emergency dispatch and the Sheriff’s department
