Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
A Little Bit of Everything this Weekend
Friday, June 3 Home School Book Exchange 10 am-12 at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) Drop off gently used books (curriculum, reading or other)-IF you are donating to homeschool families; at 9:30 a.m. If you are exchanging you’ll need to stay for the duration
Homeschool Book Exchange at Public Library Friday
By Michel Vekved The Homeschool Book Exchange is tomorrow Friday June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the public library. (This is not affiliated with the public school.) You may drop off your gently used books (curriculum, reading or other)-IF you are donating to homeschool families; Friday at
Charter Review: Orcas West Gains, Friday Harbor Loses Positions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, in addition to other local elected positions, voters will be selecting eighteen commissioners for the County’s first Charter Review Commission. It was
Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program June 17
Non-Significance announced June 1, Hearing June 17, comments due June 15 From San Juan County Council Clerk’s office Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2012—2017, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Featured on KING-FM this Saturday
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director) is proud to be featured on Classical KING FM 98.1 on Saturday, June 4th at 2 p.m. in a special two-hour broadcast. This program is part of KING FM’s International Concert Hall series airing each Saturday afternoon, which
Meet the Author! Jeremy Smith, Author of “Growing a Garden City”
Meet Jeremy Smith, author of "Growing a Garden City", Saturday, June 4th @ 11:30 am on the Village Green Stage. Find out how farmers, first graders, counselors, troubled teens, foodies, a homeless shelter chef, single mothers, and more are transforming themselves and their neighborhoods through the intersection of local agriculture
Hearts and Hands Bring Independence to Orcas Seniors
Orientation for new volunteers on June 9 By Betsy Louton, Hearts and Hands Coordinator Hearts and Hands is an organization that finds and trains volunteers to work with the elderly and disabled. Our mission is to offer support and assistance to help maintain independence and improve quality of life. Seemingly
Organic Vegetable Specialist To Give Workshop
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. We’ll also
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason we choose to live on this glorious island. There aren’t many places where children AND
Candidate Filing Week – June 6 through June 10
By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, candidates for open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing paperwork by fax, email or in person at the San
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan County builders to expand their knowledge base to include retrofitting and weatherization techniques The program
Learn to Sketch in Pencil this Wednesday
Susan Slapin will offer a class, "Sketching in Pencil~Creating Surfaces" at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Wednesday June 1 The class will start promptly at 1 and go until 3 p.m. Bring graphite pencils & sketchbook or paper. All levels and ages are welcome. Class payment is by donation.
Microplastics in the Marine Environment
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invites the public to join a technical seminar on microplastics in the marine environment at the Library on Saturday June 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. What do we know about the chemical properties of different plastics, how plastics interact
Lavender Hollow sells to OPAL
From the OPAL Community Land Trust Endurance, perseverance and tenacity: The sale is complete. OPAL (Of People and the Land) Community Land Trust is delighted to announce that the Lavender Hollow Apartments have joined our family of housing options. Ownership of the 22 units on Orion Lane and
Kaleidoscope Pet Parade Ushers in Summer
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21 community business sponsors. About 92 pets, from box turtles to chickens, paraded forth before gathering
Tepley Show at Washington Federal Bank
Judy Tepley opens a new show at Washington Federal Bank, June 2nd running through the end of the month, titled "Painting in the Round." Tepley says, "All pieces in this show are new and I'm excited to share this current avenue of work with you. Come in and
