Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
EPRC: Mount Property, Mt. Baker Rd. & Streetscape
Council member Fralick to report on CAO and waste disposal issues Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 7, to review and discuss recent County and Council progress on Eastsound issues. It will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On the agenda
Letter to Editor: Bob Myhr Endorsement
I will vote for Bob Myhr. !t is not often that our county leadership is endowed with someone who combines a passionate desire to preserve and enhance the beauty, community, and life-giving natural resources of our county; a resume of organizational leadership and practical work experience that virtually matches the checklist of CEOs of U.S. companies and
Orcas Horns Strut Their Stuff!
Orcas Horns will play a lively show at Orcas Center on Saturday, October 9. Comprised of eight of the island’s most gifted musicians, Orcas Horns will be joined by a few guest artists, including some from the local dance community. Led by trumpet player Steve Alboucq, Orcas Horns
Museum Sculpture to be Dedicated Oct. 9
By Irene Ekberg The Heron sculpture by Todd Spalti was installed at the Orcas Island Historical Museum June 28th. It quickly became a focal point for the Museum, almost constantly surrounded by photographers and viewers of all ages. The Museum has been waiting to hold an official dedication until adjacent
League of Women Voters’ Forum Oct. 16
The League Of Women Voters of The San Juans invites the public to attend the 2010 Orcas candidates forum for the General Election on Saturday, October 16th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Senior Center. Candidates for the following positions have been invited: U.S Representative, Congressional District 2;
The Week Ahead: Wide Spectrum of Events, Whether Days are Grey or Golden
Monday, October 4 Movie Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. This week's movie is "Big Night," a film about two brother's desperately trying to save their fine Italian resturant by luring a celebrity there and wowing him with their scrumptious food. Free popcorn at showtime, 7:30 p.m. Free movie, half-priced
OPALCO Plans Power Outage October 15
All of Shaw Island and OPALCO members in Olga Village and to the west on Orcas Island will experience a power outage beginning at midnight on Friday, October 15th and ending by 4:00 am. The planned outage is necessary for OPALCO crews to replace an old pole with a new
Get Your Booth for the Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts
The Senior Center is having its annual Holiday Festival of Arts on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are still tables available for artists to participate. The cost is $30.00 and 10% of any profits over the first $100.00. Interested artists
Brilliant Traces with Milligan & Stamper Goes to Seattle
Three performances at the Orcas Grange, Oct. 14-16 By Doug Bechtel Last year the Actors Theater of Orcas Island staged “Brilliant Traces,” the critically acclaimed play by Cindy Lou Johnson, starring Melinda Milligan and Norm Stamper and directed by Doug Bechtel at the Grange. This proved to be
Waste Disposal Meet on Orcas: Consensus to Recycle Aggressively
Funding proposal a “surprise” to meeting moderator The Public Planning Workshop for Orcas Island last Wednesday, Sept. 29, followed closely on the County Council’s decision of Tuesday, Sept. 28 to direct County Administrator Pete Rose to prepare a balanced 2011 solid waste budget which will keep open all three transfer
Lopez Farm Festival Celebrates Local Food Growers
Lopez Island Fall Farm Festival October 7-11 Visit Lopez Island for a weekend of fabulous, delicious and informative events to learn about farming in the San Juan Islands. Buy fresh fall harvest from farm stands. Choose from over 15 events including a delectable fall harvest feast, sheepdog demonstrations,
“No Surprises” at Writer’s Roundtable Oct. 9
"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader": experience the truth of this often quoted dictum by Robert Frost in this month's gathering of the Writer's Roundtable, led by JoEllen Moldoff. Leave your inner critic behind and join with fellow writers in conversation and writing that will emphasize
Port to Take Bids for ’78 Dodge Truck
Port of Orcas has declared surplus and open for bid its 1978 Dodge D-100 truck with dump body. Vehicle is offered as is to highest qualified bidder. Inspection during normal business hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bids must be delivered to Port of Orcas at the airport no later than 4pm
Sara Dailey-Smith Holds Chair Yoga Classes
Chair yoga will start again at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 6th from 10-11 a.m. This will be an ongoing class until December. This class is for seniors or those with limitations and supports the belief that by improving breath, circulation, posture and stretching, a positive attitude and enthusiasm
Tripple Ripple, Homecoming Game, FEAST Dinner & Zedashe This Weekend
Saturday, Oct. 2 Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival Schedule of races is as follows: 4-miler: Saturday, Oct. 2 at 9 am, Mountain Lake. The 10K Uphill Climb is Saturday afternoon at 3 pm, starting at the ELC. The Art of Chi Running Workshop will take place at the Environmental
The Stone Forms on Turtleback Mountain
For years, Islanders have heard stories about a stone anchor and stone circles on Turtleback Mountain, but very few have actually seen them. Archeologist Gary Wessen is someone who has. He will be speaking Sunday evening October 3rd at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. His topic will be, “The
