Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
County Chicken Pox Outbreak
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials are urging the community to help prevent the spread of chickenpox on San Juan Island, after cases of the disease were confirmed at three San Juan Island preschools and several children at Friday Harbor Elementary School may have
Shane Watson Artwork to Benefit Orcas Animals
For the months of May and June, Shane Watson will be donating 20 percent of any pet portrait commission to the Orcas Animal Protection Society. Artwork is your choice of pencil on paper (starting at $100) or oils (starting at $400). Final pricing (and donation) depend on size
School Bond Hearing Rescheduled for June 8
From Orcas Island School District Business Office The initial notice of a public hearing on the issuance of non-voted debt, which was issued by the Orcas Island School District and published in the Islands Sounder on May 11th, gave the incorrect date for the hearing. Although the date was corrected
Free Lattes at The Funhouse!
From The Funhouse Can you afford to give The Funhouse the price of a one coffee per month? How about an hour a month as a volunteer? Stop by The Funhouse May 21, before the Saturday Market for a FREE Local Goods Espresso, a tour, and an opportunity to learn
Marilyn Anderson Moves Forward to Secure School Funding
Marilyn Anderson didn’t say too much at the “[intlink id="11976" type="post"]Way Forward” meetings convened by Fred Klein[/intlink] in April. These meetings were to see if community members could reach a consensus on how to move forward on making Orcas public school facilities safe and healthy. But Marilyn did
First Cider and Mead Fest a Sweet Success
Updated May 20 Wines and ciders made with honey and fruit as the fermenting agents, rather than sugar, were the popular "sip of choice" at the first "Cider and Mead Festival" last Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria committee, which
Crossroads Questions US Aid to Afghanistan
Dr. Andrew Wilder presents a Crossroads lecture this Sunday, May 22, at 2 pm at the Orcas Center. The topic is Afghanistan: Understanding the Relationship between Aid and Security. Dr. Wilder discusses his research exploring issues relating to state-building, reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Afghanistan, followed by a
Park & Rec District: Taking Care of Business
By Krista Bouchey At the public meeting of the Orcas Park and Rec District (OIPRD) on Thursday, May 12, the five commissioners discussed various aspects of beginning official operations. The commissioners discussed options for interim funding. They have considered taking a loan from Cashmere Bank, which loans to taxing districts.
Fire Department: On Task, On Time, Within Budget
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Fire District (OIFD) Board of Fire Commissioners met Tuesday, May 10. Rick Anda, District Financial Officer, commented that the budget reflects $335,000, going into this next round of property tax collection. Discussion then moved to the acquisition and continued construction of Fire Stations #22
June 7 Hearing on Rule Changes for Ferry Advisory Committee
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Regarding Changes to the Ferry Advisory Committee, Amending SJCC Section 2.44.010, 2.44.020, 2.44.30, 2.44.040, 2.44.050. 2.44.060 and 2.44.080. The
Come Dance With the Stars May 28!
Orcas Dance, an Orcas non-profit will host a Community dance with live music at Orcas Center on May 28. Music will be performed by Gene Nery and Martin Lund, and Lynn Richards will give a dance lesson at 8:15. Dance organizer Steve Emmes says, "Let us help you lose
Carolyn Cruso – She Weaves a Musical Web
At Orcas Center May 21 Freshly back from a rousingly successful Mid-west tour, our local dulcimer/multi-instrumentalist songstress Carolyn Cruso, plays the OffCenter Stage at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm. Cruso weaves a web with her lyrical hammered dulcimer compositions, intricate guitar playing, and poetic
Summer Spanish Program at Montessori School
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will dance, cook, and learn Spanish language at the Montessori School Spanish Program this summer. The students will develop Spanish speaking and comprehension skills utilizing an active and fun method called Total Physical Response (TPR). TPR is a method based on how we all learned our first
Chef Debaste Cooks for Kids on May 19
By Madie Murray The Farm to Cafeteria Program is pleased to present Steve Debaste as our May Celebrity Chef preparing and serving a delicious lunch on Thursday May 19 in our public school cafeteria. The menu will include fresh taco salads made with organic beef from Coffelt Farm
Pies, Pies and More Pies! Target: 90 Pies!
By Dixie Walmsey The theme of this year's July 2nd annual Community Parade is "Celebrating the Arts"! What better way to celebrate the art of community, than creating a tasty pie to be sold to benefit our small but wonderful Orcas Island Historical Museum? The Pie Booth is our Museum's
The Week Ahead: Down to the Nitty Gritty & Food for Thought
Monday, May 16 "Best Available Science" Critical Areas Ordinance Workshop, from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at the County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor. Indian Island Marine Health Observatory community outreach, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the beach in front of Outlook Inn in Eastsound. Special Meeting with Orcas Park &
