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
OPAL, Church Council and Odd Fellows Co-sponsor Film Screening Feb. 26
“Finding Our Way” tells of deep historic wounds and the challenge of healing OPAL Community Land Trust, the Orcas Island Council of Churches and the Oddfellows are co-sponsoring a screening of “Finding Our Way,” a film by part-time Orcas Islander Leonie Sandercock. The film will be shown on Saturday, February
Flu Season is Here, But It’s Not too Late to Vaccinate
From Stan Matthews San Juan County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, MD, reports that flu is starting to spread in San Juan County, especially on Orcas Island. In the past week between 10% and 15% of the students at Orcas Elementary School have been absent,
Pathway to Food Security for the Land- & Financially-Challenged
"Guerilla Gardening - A Pathway to Food Security for the Financially & Land-Challenged," will be taught by James David Sneed on Sunday February 20th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound Topics covered will include: ~Gardening without Money ~Finding & Working Garden Plots in Unique
American Legion To Hold Membership Drive Feb. 19 to Continue Good Work
By Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a non-profit organization that supports America’s veterans and also contributes greatly to our local community. The post holds fundraisers all year around to support their veteran programs, and have a service officer to work on behalf our local veterans.
Birdwatching Trip to Lopez Feb. 19
Barbara Jensen, President San Juan Islands Audubon Juncos are singing and bluebirds are on the way! It’s time to think Audubon. With Christmas Bird Count finally wrapped up and spring at our heels it is time to get out and enjoy birds. The first field trip of the year will
Weekend Winter Events Warm the Heart and Soul
Friday, February 11 The Kindlings Winterfest Four lectures from Friday through Sunday, February 13 at Orcas Island Community Church. Earl Palmer will be the featured speaker at WinterFest, an intelligent exploration of the relevance of the Christian faith in contemporary life. Rev. The lectures are free so all you need
Orcas Island Library Celebrates Black History Month with Guitarist Leon Atkinson
Acclaimed guitarist Leon Atkinson is coming to Orcas Island to help celebrate Black History Month. He will lecture and perform at two Orcas Island School District assemblies on Friday, February 18. Then, on Saturday the 19th, he will perform and speak in the Madrona Room at the Orcas
Orcas Island Library Winter Book Sale Coming the End of February
The "Little Sister" of the August Library Fair is coming to town on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the High School Cafeteria. Her name is Winter Book Sale and she will be here from 10 to 3. Items for sale are all new donations since August and include CDs and
Kara O’Toole Selected as Orcas Center Director
By Eska Wilson, President, Orcas Center Board of Trustees The Orcas Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Kara O’Toole will become the Center’s next Executive/Artistic Director. She will begin her new role at the Center’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 13. Kara will be moving
Sharpen Your Pencils for Playfest ’11!
From the Actors Theater of Orcas Island 2011 will be the 6th Annual Play Fest which highlights the talents of local writers, actors, directors and stage crews. This year will see the Play Fest expand to two weekends, the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. This
WSU Master Gardeners Host Free Rose Pruning Demonstration
From the San Juan County Land Bank Did you know Presidents’ Day is the Pacific Northwest’s traditional day to prune roses for optimum health and bloom in the coming year? San Juan Islands’ Master Gardeners invite all rose gardeners to a rose pruning demonstration on Monday, February 21st
Tom Cowan, New Transportation Commissioner, Has Track Record Tackling Tough Problems
Tom Cowan, longtime Lopez Islander and former County Commissioner has been appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire as the newest member of the State Transportation Commission. In an interview with BullWings, Cowan said that the Governor had a number of applicants, and "I believe a main reason that someone
Twenty-year Transportation Plan Calls for Investment
From the Washington State Transportation Commission Transportation Commission calls to reinstate a statewide excise tax based on vehicle value for Ferries capital needs. Last December, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a 20-year transportation plan. Although the plan recognizes that the foundation of our state and local transportation system is
County Auditor: Orcas Rec Levy Passes
Remaining ballots not expected to change voter approval of budget From San Juan County Audtior Milene Henley In the special election of February 8, 2011, Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District successfully passed its first operating levy. The measure, which proposed a tax levy of 9 cents per $1000 of
Cedar Weavings by Kurt Thorson at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature decorative weavings and plaited baskets by Kurt Thorson through the months of February and March. Kurt is well known on the island for his work as a builder and photographer. He became interested in the medium of cedar bark weaving while doing
Tom Cowan Appointed to State Transportation Commission
From the Washington State Transportation Commission Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Tom Cowan to the Washington State Transportation Commission. His appointment is effective immediately. Cowan has more than 27 years of public policy experience, beginning with his election as a San Juan County Commissioner in 1983, leadership positions in state
