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
Salmonberry Early Childhood Open House This Thursday
A “catered” tea, and an “expert”-led afternoon of crafts and fun for 2-5 year olds and their parents. The “experts” and “caterers” will be Salmonberry School’s Kindergarten class. These children (along with their teacher, Linda Ellsworth) invite the Orcas community to an open house on Thursday afternoon, January
National Day of Service Dawns Bright and Busy
The National Day of Service was observed by several Orcas Island organizations on Monday, Jan. 17, in cooperation with the Orcas Island Community Foundation. For the third year, the Community Foundation put out a call for local service projects. Garden, gutter and data cleanup were a few of
What’s Happening at the Golf Course?
Anyone driving by the Orcas Golf Course has seen the recent construction activity. The work underway is part of a long-term plan allowing for nine modest home sites clustered around the clubhouse. Current installations include a water system, electrical service, septic system and common entry drives. In addition,
Christmas Bird Count 2010 Results
By Barb Jensen People are in out of the cold, they have warmed up their toes and sent in their area data from the December 18th San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count. Most reported lower than usual numbers of birds due to wind and rain on the count
Mariachi Huenachi Opens Orcas Center Season!
Mariachi Huenachi, an award-winning high school ensemble from Wenatchee, will open the Orcas Center 2011 season on Friday, January 28 at 7:30 pm. The mariachi group first performed in the San Juans in 2009 to a sold-out house at Orcas Center. During their 2009 visit, they were on
Letter to the Editor: All Can Serve by Voting
On this national day of service, let’s remember our role as “the people”; it’s participation. Orcas Islanders are peerless in the performance of our primary job as citizens – the vote. You probably know that ballots will be mailed to each voter registered within the Orcas Island Park and Recreation
“Orcas Has Talent” – Auditions & Junior Competition At The Grange
Two shows, great family fun! It may be cold and wet outside but the heat is on for the “Orcas Has Talent” auditions and the Junior competition on Jan. 22nd on the Grange stage. There is a great line up of talent, 15yrs and older signed up for the auditions where
Orcas Island Rowing Club Throws Down the Gauntlet for This Year’s IMIRF: Let’s Prove Who Is the Fittest!
It's official, the gauntlet has been thrown down. The challenge is out. Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIRA) challenges Orcas Island and the rest of the world to show who is the fittest at their indoor rowing competition IMIRF (Island Madness Indoor Rowing Fest). Actually to win this contest
Prosecutor says ‘Yes’ to Council Meeting Outside of Friday Harbor
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A local reporter has questioned whether “regular” meetings of the County Council can legally be held outside of the County seat. Prosecutor Randall Gaylord’s opinion is yes. The following is his statement: It is appropriate for the County Council to hold its regular
Orcas This Week: Service, Classes and Meetings — and then “Orcas Has Talent!”
Monday, January 17 National Day of Service Celebration and Work Party! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public School Cafteteria. Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration of Martin Luther King. The Foundation is hosting a volunteer party from 11-3 at the
Best Available Science Study to be Released Jan. 18
San Juan County will release a public review draft of the Best Available Science synthesis for San Juan County Critical Areas on January 18, 2011. The draft includes chapters on scientific information associated with wetlands; upland and marine fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; frequently flooded and geologically hazardous areas;
Reproductive Health Group to Hold Important Meeting
The Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) will hold an important meeting to nominate and elect a Steering Committee to start its second year. The meeting will be on Monday, January 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Following the election of officers, a Steering Committee will be formed to work primarily on fund-raising and
County Council to Hold Workshop on Orcas this Week
The County Council will take part in a workshop on group and personal decision making at the West Sound Café, this Tuesday, Jan. 18. The workshop will be be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a lunch recess at noon. The all-day meeting will be facilitated by Susan Scott,
Landscape Design Topic of Garden Club
The Orcas Garden Club will feature a talk on Landscape Design, presented by Colleen Howe on Wednesday, January 19, 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Colleen has been the proud owner of Mitchell Bay Nursery on San Juan Island for 15 years. She has a wealth of experience in planting
Sharon Abreu Speaks Out for Peace in Honor of Martin Luther King
Sunday evening gathering to honor Nobel Peace Prize Winner Martin Luther King, Jr. Sharon Abreu, professional singer, committeed environmentalist and passionate peacemaker, invites all Orcas Islanders and visitors to the Senior Center in Eastsound for a memorial service Sunday evening. Participants are welcome to bring a song, poem,
New County Officials Sworn In This Week
Newcomers Patty Miller of Orcas East and Jamie Stephens, representing Lopez and Shaw Islands, were sworn in as County Council members on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. Miller took the seat last held by former County Prosecutor Gene Knapp, who retired, and Stephens won in his bid
