Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Santa’s Coming to Orcas Landing on the Lions Christmas Ship!
Once again, the Orcas Lions Club is bringing the Lions International Christmas ship to Orcas Landing, this Sunday December 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children will receive a gift and a treat bag. The ship, Victoria Star II, is owned by Victoria San Juan Charters of Fairhaven
Open House for Mt. Baker Road & Trail Project
From the County Public Works Department San Juan County Public Works Department will host an Informational Open House for the Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement project on Monday December 13, 2010, from 4:00-6:45 pm at the Eastsound Firehall. We will update project progress, show road and trail design details,
Why Do You Shop Local? Your answer could be worth $100!
Continuing its December “Shop the Rock” campaign, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is adding a twist to the second part of the promotion that will award $100 to a lucky winner. On Friday, December 10 the Chamber is enhancing the contest, inviting anyone who visits a participating Chamber-member business
Taize Prayer Service at Emmanuel Parish
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites all to an evening service of prayer, renewal and reflection in the style of Taize, a religious community in France where the artist Matisse spent his last days. The contemplative service incorporates simple, repetitive song and chant, with scripture and silence set in a space of
Holiday Wreath Sale – Last Chance
Response to Orcas Montessori School’s 16th Annual Holiday Wreath Sale has been so wonderful, the 24”(door size) wreaths are presently sold out. However! Due to popular demand, the school is arranging for a first ever “2nd shipment” set to arrive next week. Anyone interested in purchasing their 24”
Orcatrazz Dec. 10 Dinner to Benefit Orcas Family Health Center
Contributed by Karen Key Speck The holidays are a time for sharing and a lot of people are coming together to benefit many. Orcatrazz Swing Band's 18 members are donating their time December 10th to perform at Orcas Center. The event is a catered dinner and dance to
Guest Opinion: Increased Cell Phone Service Access Dangerous
By Steve Ludwig of Lopez Island A few of our County Council Members are determined to help out the enormous US wireless industry by drafting a new ordinance that makes it easier to locate cell towers in tiny SJC. Bad idea C.C.! Improving cell phone service is essentially a form
School District Awarded Energy Grant: How to Match?
School Board Debates Options for Raising Match Funds Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Barbara Kline announced to the school board last week that the district has been awarded a grant of $460,000 from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to repair and replace the heating-ventilation-air conditioning
Power Outage Caused by BPA Equipment Failure
The power went out for most of San Juan County on Monday, December 6th at 11:27 am. OPALCO engineers used their SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system to pinpoint possible faults and determined that the outage was on the BPA transmission side. While the engineering staff spoke
Ranker Elected to Chair Natural Resources & Marine Waters Committee
From the Office of the Senate Democrats Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, has been elected by majority Democrats to chair the recently rechristened Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee and to serve as assistant whip for the Democratic Caucus in the state Senate. Ranker served as the committee’s vice- chair
PTSA Holds Another Scholastic Book Fair
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association(PTSA) will hold another Book Fair in association with Scholastic Book Company, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. "This is a fantastic opportunity to find high quality, low-cost books and support the school at the same time," says Orcas School District
Sherman Leads Orcas Choral Society at Christmas Concerts This Weekend
Choir to Sing Historic and Contemporary Christmas Music Roger Sherman, new Director of the Orcas Choral Society, has chosen music from the 16th century to contemporary classical repertoire for the Christmas concerts this weekend. “There will be many beautiful moments in this concert,” Sherman says, including “many contemporary
Lorraine Feather’s “Ages” Wins Grammy Nomination
Vocalist/songwriter Lorraine Feather's 2009 CD, "Ages," received a Grammy award nomination in the "Best Jazz Vocal Album" category. The press release for "Ages," released in February 2010 says, that the original songs on Ages "range from the hilarious to the heart-rending; Feather’s lyrics cover a wide range of topics including
The week ahead: Music, Art and Crafts and Some Business Too
Note: all events are on Orcas Island unless their locations are highlighted. Monday, Dec. 6 Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 9 a.m. “Birth Works!” a free monthly birth class for expecting women and all others interested in birth and babies. “Vaccinations: new research, new guidelines, new decisions
“Art Squared” and Holiday Celebration at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will celebrate the holidays on Sunday, December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m.. There is no charge for admission - everyone is invited to share refreshments and good cheer. The “Hot Wall” for the month of December will feature “Art Squared” - a collection
Cost Share Program Helps Buoy Owners Restore Eelgrass
From the Friends of the San Juans Boaters interested in greening their mooring buoys can now save some green doing so. In 2009 Friends of the San Juans received a grant from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board to map buoys in San Juan County and develop a cost
