Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count: 111 Years of Counting
By Barb Jensen Question: What is the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? Answer: It is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, and will take place December 18th in San Juan County. Tens of thousands of volunteers throughout North America will brave winter weather to add a
Special Thanksgiving Weekend Pilates Classes at Center Works Studio
Center Works Pilates Studio will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will be offering special classes both Friday and Saturday at a 2-for-1 price to everyone! Owner Anne-Marie Schultz says, "Come on down and work off some of that Holiday cheer -- bring a friend or family member!" The special classes
Help Senior Services with Orcas on the Go! Coupon Books
By Gwyneth Burrill Help support your Orcas Island Seniors with the purchase of "ORCAS ON THE GO !" coupon books. The last of the coupon books will be for sale at this Saturday's Senior Center Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With seven months left in this
Thank You OPALCO!
Once again, the brave OPALCO employees came to our rescue! I closed the library early, and headed home, watching for falling branches (or even trees), built a fire and settled in with candles and lanterns. ONLY 2 hours later, the power was back on. I then went out to check
Myhr Requests Recount in Lopez Council Race
By San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley The San Juan County Canvassing Board met [Tuesday, Nov. 23] to certify the results of the 2010 General Election. In a close race, Jamie Stephens of Lopez defeated incumbent Bob Myhr, also of Lopez, for the District 6 Council seat. Eleven votes and
Orcas Strings Students Perform With Honor Orchestra
By Brigid Ehrmantraut On Friday, November 12, almost all of the Orcas Island High school strings class traveled to Lynden, Washington, for the annual San Juan Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra. Participants from Orcas were: Brigid Ehrmantraut (viola), Jules Mann (2nd violin), Adrien Erickson (2nd violin), Cameron Smart
Thankful for your Canine Companion? Get a 2011 License Now
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 2011 dog licenses are now available. This year’s tag, a red heart, will ensure that beloved pets make it safely home if they ever wander away. On each island, a share of the proceeds from licensing goes to the local Animal Protection Society
OPALCO Crews Work ‘Round the Clock to Restore Power
The winds blew in gusts up to 40 mph, temperatures were in the teens and OPALCO linemen worked all through the night, Nov. 22-23, to track down multiple power outages and restore power across the county. The first outages of the night began at 4:00 pm when wind
Sign Up Today to Ride the Charter Bus to Vikings Game at Tacoma Dome
The Orcas Vikings will take on South Bend Indians at the Tacoma Dome this Friday, Nov. 26, for the Semi-Finals of the State 2B Football Championships. Mark Van Maren is organizing a charter bus trip to take Orcas Islanders to and from the game, which starts at 4 p.m. Friday
Buy Tickets Now for Orcas A Cappella Yuletide Performances at Rosario
Orcas A Cappella Invites You To A Celebration of Yuletide Feasting and Music to Delight the Senses Appetizers and No Host Bar Special Guests: Susan Osborn Ann Palmer and Mary WillAllen When: Monday, December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. OR Wednesday, December 8th, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Rosario Mansion Tickets:
County Economic Council offers Agriculture Management workshops
Workshops on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9 in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present two 2-hour workshops for small agriculture businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island. The workshops will be presented by Bruce Gregory, resource planner at the San Juan Islands Conservation District and
Check Ferry Routes for this Chilly, Windy Tuesday
From the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division Washington State Ferry service may be reduced on some routes due to inclement weather on Tuesday November 23. Updates will be posted on the ferry website at www.wsdat.wa.gov/ferries . Please check for current information. Thank you for your patience.
Prevent Fires this Winter Holiday Season
By Steve Marler San Juan County Fire Marshal Now is the time to be sure that your holidays will be safe and free of a devastating fire. Business owners who plan to decorate their shops should remember a few simple safety tips: Limit the use of extension cords. Don’t run
Volunteers Helping to Keep Eastsound Village Green, Green
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Volunteers have donated more than 1200 hours of work to stretch the San Juan County Park and Recreation Department’s budget in the last year. They’ve helped everything from making sure doggie cleanup bags are stocked to cutting back brush and greening
Wind and Cold Make for Dangerous Weather
From Brendan Cowan San Juan County Department of Emergency Management National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the islands from noon through midnight on Monday. Northerly winds with gusts up to 50mph could cause local power outages in exposed areas, particularly on north facing sections of Orcas. Given
OPALCO is EV (Electric Vehicle) Ready
The automobile industry is producing a new generation of electric vehicles (EV) and your local electric cooperative is ready to help members keep them charged at home and in town. OPALCO has the capacity to bring electric vehicles onto the grid without major system improvements and can manage
