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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Fish to Humans: Drive Slowly in the Fog!
More helpful information at two Marine Health Observatory Events on Feb. 16 Russel Barsh, founder of Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, announces that the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team has two special public events planned in Eastsound for Wednesday February 16:
Orcas Horns to Play at Odd Fellows Valentine Dance
The Orcas Island Odd Fellows are hosting a Valentine Dance on February 12th, 8:30 pm at Oddfellows Hall in Eastsound. Providing the dance music will be the Orcas Horns. They've been practicing diligently this winter and have added some great new dance tunes to their repertoire of funky
Election Day Special Meeting of Park & Rec District Commission
A Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) Commission, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the Madrona Bar and Grill. "The public is welcome -- of course!" says OIPRD Commissioner Ian Lister.
Park & Rec District Funding: Remember to Vote before Tuesday Deadlines!
Orcas Voters have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, to drop off their ballots at the County Elections Office in Friday Harbor OR in a drop box located at the Orcas Island Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd., Eastsound. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than February
Summer Workshop Instructors Wanted
From the Lopez Island Family Resource Center The Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) is looking for exciting, interesting individuals to teach summer workshops this summer on Lopez Island. Performing arts, creative arts, or whatever other passions you'd like to share with "kids" ages 2 to 99! We
Actors Theater Brings Tale of New Perspective in “Curious Savage”
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to announce six performances of John Patrick’s award winning play “The Curious Savage” at the Grange. This charming and funny play tells the story of Ethel Savage (played by Lesley Liddle) who has been committed to a "sanitorium" by her
EDC Offers Workshop on Marketing Feb. 24
Need to get the word out about your business, but don’t have a big marketing budget? Join us for an informative workshop and learn how to tell people about your goods and services – for little cost. In partnership with Skagit Valley College, the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Gil Blinn Recovering After Runaway Plane Incident
Gil Blinn is back home after stitches and surgery following an accident last Tuesday, Feb. 1, when his plane, a Cessna 182, got away from him. The incident started about 11 a.m. when Gil was attempting to start his plane. In the cold, near-freezing temperature, his battery wouldn't turn over
Ludwig & Dalton Dance Team Win “Orcas Has Talent” Competition
The dynamic dance team of Laura Ludwig and Charles Dalton advanced from the ranks of the "Orcas Has Talent" finalists to win the competition in a lively evening of entertainment that packed the Orcas Center Main Stage and the Madrona Room on Saturday night. Ludwig and Dalton started
Scenic Byway Presentations on Orcas Island February 16
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau announce that the public is invited to provide comments on the Plan and Logos for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway. The public is cordially invited to attend one of the following public presentations: (Space will be limited).
The week ahead: Music, Flea Market, Dancing, Fiddlers and WinterFest Coming
Sunday, February 6 Salish Sea Early Music Festival 1:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Guitarist Oleg Timofeyev and flutist Jeffrey Cohan explore two distinct worlds of musical expressions in 'Irish and Scotttish Baroque and the Russian guitar.' A $15 donation to cover expenses is suggested. Children 18 and under are
Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability
Dr. Sandra Matheson will present Holistic Management for Farm Planning and Profitability, a two-day Introductory Workshop, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19 and 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor's Skagit Valley College campus. Holistic Management (HM) is a decision-making framework that can be learned like any
Contestants Announced for OISD Student Chef Competition on February 12th
The students are prepped and ready to go and the stage is set for the OISD Student Chef Competition presented by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program on Saturday, February 12 with the first group starting at 9:30 a.m. and the second group starting at noon. Awards
Color in Watercolor: Caroline Buchanan Watercolor Class
Spring may get here a little early at the Senior Center. On Saturday, February 12, in defiance of our bleak winter, Caroline Buchanan is starting her spring watercolor series with how to paint Color in Sunlight. This is the first of a series of single-day classes, each addressing
Artists and Arts Supporters Invited to Chat with County Arts Council
On Saturday, February 5, artists of all disciplines and supporters of the arts are invited to two meetings -- on Orcas and on Lopez Islands -- held by the newly formed county-wide Arts Council. The purpose of the meetings is to gather ideas on the vision of an arts council
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes to Complete Park & Rec Process
Hi, Joe and I would like to remind all San Juan County residents to vote on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Funding a county Parks and Rec. department is on the ballot and we are hoping it will pass. Joe has been deeply involved with maintaining the tennis courts at Buck Park
