Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Nou Leads for Sheriff — Park and Rec Funding Short of 60% Approval
Updated Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Myhr and Stephens race close In San Juan County issues, Rob Nou has a commanding lead of 4, 113 votes over Brent Johnson's 2,183 in the race for County Sheriff; and the votes upholding the fireworks ordinance passed by the county council last year
Letter to the Editor: Chamber Music Festival Concert Hits a High Note
When four world-class pianists sit down to two grand pianos, you know it’s going to be one exciting event. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s “Leaves of Gold” Concert on October 25th left audience members amazed. Jon Kimura Parker, Anna Polonsky, Adam Stern and Orion Weiss performed masterpieces
League of Women Voters Plan Energy Forum
The League of Women Voters of San Juan County will be holding their monthly general membership meeting at the San Juan Island Library on Monday, November 8th from 12 noon until 2 p.m. This month's topic will be a survey of energy in our region, both current and future resources.
Vote Today! Your Vote is Your Voice
San Juan County's General Election ballots are all by mail and must be sent back today. Orcas Islanders are reminded to turn in their ballots, by mail -- with a stamp!-- to the Post Office by 3 p.m. today. OR deposited in the driveway drop box at the north end
Open House for Odlin Park Renovation Nov. 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting at the Lopez Library on November 3. The renovation of Odlin Park on Lopez Island
Community Input Needed on Arts Council
Contributed by Teddy Deane Since 2009 a small volunteer committee has been meeting to discuss the possible formation of a San Juan County Arts Council. On Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Waterworks Gallery (315 Spring St, Friday Harbor), the community is invited to gather to
Come to Simple Sunday Supper Nov. 14
By Madie Murray Tickets are now on sale for the very first Farm to Cafeteria community fundraiser called “A Simple Sunday Supper.” It will feature the spirited toe-tapping music of Orcas’s own Anita Orne, Gordon Koenig and JP Wittman of JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. In a
“November is the dullest month” — Not this Week!
Monday, November 1 Orcas Island Public Library Trustees meeting, 9 a.m. at the Orcas Library. 376-4985. Artsmith Salon Series features screenwriter Donte Felder from Seattle at 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound Tuesday, November 2 Toastsmasters public meeting, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. All are welcome
Friends at the Library Give Books for Treats
The Friends of the Orcas Island Library again celebrated Hallowe'en Trick or Treat with a free book given away to children who came in their costumes to the library. Children's Librarian Nita Couchman said that some of the favorite Hallowe'en books this year were Brave Irene, the Little
Low-down Unreal Turkey Trot Dance on Nov. 12
The Orcas Dance Club will hold “The Low-down Unreal Turkey Trot Dance" on Friday, Nov. 12 at the Odd Fellows Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person which includes a turkey raffle ticket. Additional tickets are available for $5. each. The dance will be a
Abreu Presents One-Woman Climate Show Nov. 7
Sharon Abreu will present "The Climate Monologues: A One-Woman Musical Show About Climate Change" on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Orcas Grange. Abreu also wrote the show, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations benefit Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education. For more info call 376-5773.
Economic Council Brings 8 Experts to Help with Business Financing
Business Financing Seminar in Friday Harbor presented by the Economic Development Council From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council.
All Hallows’ Eve Brings Out the Unearthly to Eastsound Events
Howl-o-ween Photos at Pawki’s. Bring your pets, in costume or in their birthday suits, by Pawki’s 199 Main Street in Eastsound) from 2 to 5 p.m. on Halloween for a free pet portrait! The photos will go up on our website for you to choose from and print.
New! “Marketplace” at BullWings:Orcas Issues
For those BullWings: Orcas Issues readers who would like to buy, sell, arrange, exchange or negotiate, we now offer "Marketplace" -- a short and simple way to make things happen quickly and directly. Check it out -- simply click on "Marketplace" on the right of the site, just below "News"
Medication Take Back – Free and Easy!
By Brian Rader It is time to take a look inside your medicine cabinet. Anything expired? Anything dusty from years of not being used? Anything where the label is faded and unreadable, and you don’t really know what is in there anymore? Have you been holding onto old
Funhouse Morphs into Haunted House Tonight
For Teen Night on Saturday, Oct. 30th, the Funhouse will be transformed into a Haunted House. Tours through it, called "Escape from Insanity Island," will start for the teens at 6 p.m. There will also be a costume contest with prizes awarded. From 5 to 6 p.m., younger kids will
