Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Odd Fellows on Halloween Night: Dancing, Movies, Sculpture and Dining
The 11-piece band Tiempo de Lopez, will play calypso, soca, reggae, mambo, meringue and other beats to drive you crazy with dance fever. DJ Bruce Pavitt will provide breaktime dance grooves featuring world, funk and scary Halloween music to set the mood.David Densmore art and sculptures on a
The Week Creeps Forward to Halloween
Monday, October 25 "Leaves of Gold" four concert pianists at Orcas Center. Benefit for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Concert at 7 p.m. with Music Adventure Trips Auction and Reception following. $150 per ticket, $75 for students. orcascenter.org Movie night at Doe Bay Cafe. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m., free
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge and honor of planning the direction of the library services, making sure that policy comply
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec District Essential
We would like to encourage you to vote for the Park and Rec levy (located at the very end of this year's ballot). As you probably know, the County, because of its own significant budget challenges, is withdrawing all financial support of Orcas Rec over the next week. Orcas Island’s
Indian Island Report to the Community this Thursday
The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory celebrates its second year of research and presents its first annual Report to the Community on Thursday, October 28. Everyone is invited to this free event beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center. Russell Barsh, founder of
Halloween -Day of the Dead Labyrinth Walk
A Halloween (All Hallows' Eve) - Day of the Dead Labyrinth Walk is scheduled at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall in Eastsound on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The public of all ages is welcome to attend including costumed children.
Letter to the Editor: Urgent to Invest in Orcas Park and Rec
When we asked our children what their most memorable island activities have been outside of school, we weren't surprised to hear that the majority have been related to Orcas Rec and the Funhouse: learning to swim, learning to sail, Buck Park sports, circus camp, soccer camp, cooking class, activities at
Election Interview: Rob Nou Runs for County Sheriff
Sheriff Bill Cumming has served for 24 years as San Juan County Sheriff. Orcas Issues presents profiles of the two candidates hoping to succeed Cumming: Brent Johnson and Rob Nou. The following two articles are courtesy of in-person interviews with the two candidates. The County Sheriff supervises eight officers on
Author Jack Nisbet Comes to Introduce The Collector to Darvill’s
Darvill's Bookstore will host regional, award-winning author Jack Nisbet on Thursday evening, October 28th, at 5:30 pm. He is the author of six books, the newest being The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest. The book was a winner of the 2010 Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Association
Ferry Capacity Restored on San Juan Inter-Island Routes after Kittitas Breakdown
Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Ferries, David Moseley announce that, as of Oct. 22, capacity is being restored on the Mukilteo/Clinton and San Juan inter-island routes with a series of boat moves following the return of the Kaleetan from its Eagle Harbor period. The San Juans inter-island
Guest Opinion: Women Voters’ Forums Observe ‘Empty Chair’ Rule
We want to sincerely thank the communities who hosted the League of Women Voters (LWV) Forums and the candidates that participated in the Forums this past weekend. We appreciated the large citizen turnout at the Forums on all four islands. All of you helped further the League's goal to give voters an opportunity to
Renovation Plans for Odlin Park to be Unveiled November 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
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation Levy
Orcas Islanders created the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District by a 72% majority in last November’s election. We elected five volunteer commissioners who over the last year worked tirelessly to build a realistic operational model and supporting budget. The words transparent, fiscally responsible, collaborative, and comprehensive, are some that
Brennock Teaches Two-day Free Writing Course
Orcas writer Jennifer Brennock will teach the class, "Writing from a Writer's Vantage Point" on Veterans Day weekend at the San Juan Island Library. Brennock asks, "What’s your vantage point? Is it limited, omniscient, or objective? Would changing the vantage point of your prose or poem create more spark and
Kids: Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Library on Halloween!
Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Sunday, October 31st from 3 to 5 p.m. Come in and pick out a book and
Letter to the Editor: Yes Vote for Orcas Park and Rec a Good Investment
Last year Islanders created the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation district. Now is our chance to vote yes to put funding behind the district so that it can benefit our community. Our elected Parks and Recreation Commissioners have crafted a frugal budget that will allow us to oversee a recreation
