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
Champion Fiddler April Verch Returns to Orcas
April Verch, a champion fiddler and performer from Canada’s Ottawa Valley, returns to perform at Orcas Center on Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 pm. Verch is a powerhouse of a fiddler, a dynamic stepdancer and singer, and an irresistible performer. Her shows feature a diverse set of numbers
Two Choirs Forming Under Grace McCune
Contributed by Grace McCune “Rock on the Rock” Choir Do you like to sing, even if it’s only in the privacy of your car or shower? Have you always wanted to rock out on songs no choir ever dare do? Does the idea of singing with a group of people
“Point in Time” Homeless Count Occurs Today
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 27th. The annual count was mandated by a state law passed in 2005 which seeks to reduce homelessness in
Don’t Miss “Orcas Has Talent”!
You're in luck - there are still tickets left to the best show on Orcas! Orcas Has Talent, Feb. 5th 6:30 at the Orcas Center has tickets left for the Main Stage! Get down to Darvill's and grab yourself a spot for the show that highlights the diverse talent here
Literature-Loving Island Visionaries Create New E-business
"This is where we're starting; we'd love to make this an Orcas project." John Ashenhurst, David Sarver and Chris Thomerson are leading the charge to bring classic literature to future generations, using the ever-evolving technologies of electronics. The three men, all self-confessed "literature lovers," have been bouncing around
Coping With a Breakup? Evening Discussion Group for Women this Thursday
“Endings…and New Beginnings” is an evening discussion for women about coping with a break-up and creating a new life. This discussion will be facilitated by Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. The meeting time will be Thursday, January 27th, 7:15 to 9 p.m., in the Orcas Island Library Conference Room. When
Dan Raphael to Recite at Artsmith Salon Feb. 7
Dan Raphael will be the featured guest at the Artsmith Salon on Monday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The event will be at Fire Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound. A long-time Portland resident, Dan Raphael is active as a reading arranger (a monthly series that ran for 13 years and
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park & Rec Needs Island Generosity
We have a generous community on Orcas. It's shown in the number of non-profit organizations located here. Generosity is evident in the land we take pride in protecting such as Turtleback. We rise to the occasion to protect what’s important or for the common good whether it be our environment or
Parks & Rec District Special Meeting Thursday
There will be a Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) on Thursday, January 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Eastsound Fire Station. 376-2331
Ranker Introduces Oil Spill Safeguards
From the State Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, introduced new legislation today designed to prevent catastrophic oil spills, establish stronger spill-response plans and place responsibility for any impacts of the spill firmly on those who contaminate Washington’s waterways. Legislators say that last year’s massive oil spill
Humane Harvesting of Small Livestock
By Learner Limbach Session 1: Rabbits On Saturday January 29th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first in a series of classes on the humane harvesting of small livestock will take place. The class will be held at the Deer Harbor Environmental Learning Camp for a cost of $20.
EPRC Special Meeting Forms Work Plan and Reviews Permits
At a Special Meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee on Jan. 20, members took on area assignments, adopted a procedure for that meeting only, and formulated their comments to the review for the Craftsman Corner project, a conditional use permit for a third building to be constructed at Orcas
“Orcas Has Talent” Will Bring Saturday Night to Life on Feb. 5!
Last Saturday evening, 15 Orcas Island acts performed before a panel of all new judges in the competition for finalists for the 2011 "Orcas Has Talent" contest. The contest will take place on Saturday evening Feb. 5, and is a traditional showcase for island talent and for the work of
Letter to the Editor — Please Vote Yes for Park & Rec
I’ve recently heard a number of concerns regarding approving the modest funding proposal of the Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners, some of which have centered on the current state of Buck Park. Regardless of the history of Buck Park, and whatever resentments we may have over how it has (or
Young Stars Shine at “Orcas Has Talent” Junior Competition
by Nikki Jefford Singers shared the stage with musicians, dancers and even a magician at this years “Orcas Has Talent” during the junior competition at the Grange on January 22. The fundraiser for Orcas Island Prevention Partnership is in its sixth year, originally cast as “Orcas Idol” after
Gaylord Becomes President of State Association of County Officials
Randall K Gaylord has become the President of the Washington Association of County Officials (WACO); a 257 member organization of Washington’s elected or appointed assessors, auditors, coroners, clerks, prosecutors, sheriffs and treasurers. Gaylord said he is honored to have the opportunity to lead a large statewide organization. Gaylord has served
