Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: 4-H Trail Blazers Benefit from “Amazing” Generosity
Last week I wrote a letter to the paper hoping that the money that was stolen from the Orcas Island Trail Blazers 4-H Club would be returned. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. What did happen is that some amazing and very kind people donated money to make up for what was stolen.
Lots of Autumn Events this Weekend!
Friday, Oct. 22 Orcas Hotel Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery. 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel. 376-4300. Origami Ghosts Live music in the Doe Bay Café. They have a warm and friendly tunes comparable to Modest Mouse with a calming cello. The show is free, and there
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec’s Proposition 1 Funds Necessary Services
I recently received my ballot and voters pamphlet in the mail. Needless to say, the word tax appears more than almost any other word. In reading through the various initiatives it is clear to me that whether you are in favor of a tax or opposed to taxes, this election
Islanders Sponsor Preschoolers Through Appleseed Fund
By Alyson Stephens In response to a dramatic increase in need for tuition assistance, Orcas Montessori School announces its new Appleseed Fund. "It's our mission to make quality preschool programming available to as many island children as possible," says Director Teresa Chocano, "and this year we've experienced an
Get Behind the San Juan Bluebirds (and the San Juan Preservation Trust!)
Contributed by the Staff and Board of the San Juan Preservation Trust In March 2011, the San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project (for which the San Juan Preservation Trust is a coordinating partner) will enter its fifth year. We typically apply for grants from agencies and foundations
Senior Soccer Players to be Honored at Last Games Tomorrow
The Boys & Girl High School Soccer teams both have home games tomorrow Thusday October 21. The Boys' game is 2:30 p.m. against Cedar Park Christian; the Girls will play immediately after (about 4:15 p.m.) against La Conner. For the boys it will be the final home game of the
Holladay Photo Show “Still Here” Opens Oct. 21
Anita Holladay hosts a slide show of images from her photography exhibit, "Still Here: Orcas Island from the Back Roads," this Thursday at 6 p.m.at the Senior Center. A reception will start the evening at 5 p.m. In the 25-minute slide show, Holladay will show some of her
Orchard to Cafeteria: Apple-picking at Golden Eye Farm this Saturday
The Farm to Cafeteria Committee together with Golden Eye Farm in Olga (home of one of the oldest apple orchards on Orcas), is asking for volunteers to help pick and press organic apples into cider that will be given to the school cafeteria. This event will occur on Saturday, October
“Leaves of Gold” Program: Carnegie Hall Comes to Orcas Island
A noteworthy quartet performs a formidable concert In what Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival has called "a Carnegie Hall experience on Orcas Island," four world-class concert pianists will perform the "Leaves of Gold" concert next Monday, Oct. 25. The performance begins at 7 p.m.
Susan Slapin Offers Creativity Workshop
Susan Slapin will offer a two-day creativity workshop Springboards & Inspirations" at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 11. "Stuck? Afraid of moving your colored pencils across a page? Wanting more Creativity? "This is an easy group workshop to connect with others and share experiences, or
EDC Gives Free Workshop on Hiring Employees
By Victoria Compton San Juan County Economic Development Council Need a little help around the office but are afraid to take the first steps to hiring an employee? Wondering what the difference is between an employee and a contractor, or how to screen employees? Learn what you must do, what
Election Interview: Brent Johnson 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. This interview with Brent Johnson will be followed by a similar article with Rob Nou. The two articles are courtesy
Healing Arts Center Holds Fair & “Raise the Roof” Raffle
Raffle prize a “bonanza” package of healing therapies Once again this weekend, Oct. 23-24, the Healing Arts Center, housed in the historic yellow farmhouse on North Beach in “downtown” Eastsound, is offering islanders the chance to be good to ourselves, to the Center's practitioners and to the beloved
Mr. Dickens is Coming to Orcas!
Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, will visit Orcas Island on Tuesday, November 9 for two special events. The contemporary Dickens, an actor, director and producer, will perform a one-man show, Mr. Dickens is Coming!, for school students during the day, and the same show in the
With Meat Comes A Need for Space
The Farm to Cafeteria Program is taking another healthy leap by committing to a purchase of fresh local organic ground beef - 300 pounds of which will be arriving November 1. Like most things, however, there are issues that crop up when a commitment of any kind is made, and
Council Woman-to-be Meets Orcas Public
By Carol Kulminski Patty Miller has a strong desire to listen to how people feel about the issues that effect Orcas Island. “My biggest challenge is hearing from the silent majority.” In a meeting held Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, this majority was definitely heard.
