Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Children’s House Fundraiser: Mayor’s Race FAQ
By Susan Anderson, Administrative Coordinator for the Children’s House What is the Eastsound Mayoral Campaign? The race is a fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House, a childhood early-learning center supporting island families for more than 40 years. This year’s candidates include canines Pogo, Oliver, Paycey and
Introduce Your Hiking Boots to Guemes Mt. Trail
The trail beckons atop Guemes Mountain, the highest point on Guemes Island. From the San Juan Preservation Trust The trail to the summit of Guemes Mountain is ready for your hiking boots. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of the Washington Trails Association, the Skagit Land Trust (our partner in the
Vacancies on Variety of County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Administrator The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of current vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee - (2) Positions, (5) Positions [August] Deer Harbor Plan Review
The Berry Ladies of St. Francis Are At It Again!
St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking phone orders now All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Fresh Strawberries (15lbs.) and Raspberries (14lbs.) are in their own juice and packaged in sturdy reusable pails. Individually quick frozen Strawberries and Raspberries are
Get Silly for the Solstice Parade
The Orcas Island Summer Solstice Parade and Celebration will fill the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, June 18, beginning at 12 noon. On Friday, June 10, the fun begins with a potluck, starting at 176 Prune Alley (up the street from Island Market) to practice, plan and recycle
Poet Andrew Harvey Draws Inspiration from Rumi
The poet Andrew Harvey will come to Orcas and San Juan Islands to offer the workshop "Celebrating Hope in Hard Times: The life & legacy of the writings of Rumi" He will be on Orcas Island on Friday, June 17 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church from noon to 4 pm. Tickets
OASIS Alternative High School Graduates Five
Breena Benthin, Jared Grantham and Noah Sheppard were honored at a graduation ceremony today in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. The hall was nearly full, and children and dogs romped outdoors as Orcas Island School Superintendent Barbara Kline, OASIS teachers, School Board staff and Funhouse Director Pete Moe presented
OPALCO Linemen Repair Cable in Cascade Lake
A team of linemen from Eastsound repaired an underwater cable that failed in Cascade Lake on Sunday, May 15th. Power was quickly rerouted from the Olga substation to serve those affected by the outage, which last about two hours. After surveying the situation on Sunday, the crew arrived
High School-Middle School Concert a Success!
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Center audience gave a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of the first-ever appearance of Orcas High School and Middle School music groups on Thursday, June 2. Students in Middle School Strings and Band, the Junior Orcas Youth Orchestra, the High School Strings and
Southern Comforts an Irresistible, Winning Performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Once again, Actors Theater of Orcas Island director Doug Bechtel has selected a play and cast that is a total winner. “Southern Comforts” is at once charming, delightful, and, oh, so endearing. Before we get to the actual performance, let us just
Melissa Duffy, Ka Awdiggan, Offers Teachings
By Che Blaine, Stin Chah Quah Leht Melissa Duffy, who used to live on Orcas and helped "save" Madrona Point from the development of 88 condominiums, will be offering Medicine Teachings this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Circle will begin at 5 pm. with a song and prayer
Community Foundation Grant Awards Honor Generous Donors, Tireless Workers
By Michel Vekved On Thursday afternoon, 24 much-needed and well-deserved awards were handed out by Orcas Island Community Foundation. It was a reflection of our community in more ways than one. The donors recognized for their great generosity were in the company of people who work tirelessly for their
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been working to build their solar-powered umiak since the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. The
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School, Samantha Swanson of Spring Street International School (and Lopez Island) and Susanne Mietzner of Orcas
Sign Up Now for Kids’ Music Festival Tune-Up
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival The 2nd Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Tune-Up Session this summer is designed for young musicians ages 8-high school and who play at advanced beginner and up levels. Music students will attend a rehearsal, meet with Festival Musicians over lunch, and receive
Business Classes (Most Free) at the Economic Devlopment Council
From the Skagit Economic Development Association James McCafferty, Business Advisor with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, says, "With the longer days and thoughts of summer fun filling all of our heads, the coming months will offer fewer education sessions but we are still packing in a lot of
