Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Guest Opinion: DVSAS Future Includes LeRoy Bell Performance this Saturday
By Norm Stamper DVSAS Board President Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services held its annual board retreat over the weekend. We traced the rich history of the agency and began critical work on the future development of DVSAS. The day was as inspiring as it was educational. Executive Director Anita
Artworks Features Linda Kirtz
Linda Kirtz’s pastel paintings of American Camp on San Juan Island will be featured at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of October. “I first saw the San Juans in the 1970’s with a team of artists who were visiting elementary schools in the area. I fell
Park & Rec District Holds Special Meeting Sept. 23
A special public meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will be held this Thursday, Sepember 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 P.M. at the Fun House. Adina Cunningham will present highlights of the State Municipal Officers Ethics Act and the Open Public Meetings Act, for new public
Montessori Recycles Printer Cartridges
Looking for a way to recycle your printer cartridges? Orcas Montessori School's "Cartridges for Kids" program will turn your empty ink jet , laser & toner cartridges into cash. All funds go to school program. Our collection bin is open 24/7 at 1147 North Beach Road. Free collection bags also
CAO Documents Available for Preview
Richard Fralick, Chair of the San Juan County Council advises Orcas Island residents of the "important public meeting on Orcas Island to discuss the Critical Areas Ordinance Update currently underway." The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Fralick
Library Classes Still Have Space Available
The Orcas Island Public Library has some space availability left for our fall Lifelong Learning Courses. These include: Compassionate Communication Genealogy Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra Intermediate Birding Poetry For times and dates or any other questions, please phone the Library, 376-4985.
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Classes
The Saturday Ikebana Class, taught by Joan D. Stamm at Emmanuel’s Old Parish Hall is now open for new students. Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Cost is $10. Students bring their own plant/flower material and clippers. Joan provides flower holders, water containers and extra flowers if
The Business At Hand: the Week Ahead
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 21 Monday, Sept. 20 Back to School Night for the Middle School 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Back to School Night for the High School 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Chamber of Commerce Business Essentials presentation by
Critical Areas’ Uses & Buffers Meet on Orcas
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is currently reviewing and updating regulations for Critical Areas. These areas include wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, as well as areas that are geologically hazardous or subject to frequent flooding. Public meetings are scheduled to discuss the
Letter to the Editor: Orcas-only County Dumpsite “Unacceptable”
Last Tuesday, September 14, 2010, SJC PW Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned to present a 2011 balanced budget for solid waste that would be a "one-station" system and would close the San Juan Island and Lopez Island transfer stations. The one station would be on Orcas and
Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Running Festival Just Two Weeks Away!
Are you ready to rumble? The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is now in the final stages of preparation for its Oct. 2-3 debut at the Environmental Learning Center at Moran State Park. Race organizers Jen Vollmer and Susannah Beck are expecting approximately 50 runners from as far away
Economic Development Council Offers Social Media Workshop
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM – social influence marketing.
Health Department: Whooping Cough Alert in San Juan County
San Juan County Health Officer Frank James, M.D. is asking parents of pre-school and school aged children to check their children’s vaccination records and be alert for the symptoms of whooping cough, clinically known as Pertussis. This summer the health department identified three different clusters of confirmed cases on Orcas
Comment on the Ferry Schedule Before Sept. 22
Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, and Deborah Hopkins, Director of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, remind county residents that Washington State Ferries and San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) are requesting that you review and comment on the upcoming WINTER schedule before Sept.
Liddle Teaches Manners to Puppies and Adult Dogs
Updated Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. L.A.D.S. Adult and Puppy Classes are designed to give the skills needed to have a happy and well-mannered dog. Participants will learn about canine communication through lectures, hands-on obedience exercises, and games, and will strengthen the human/canine bond through positive reinforcement techniques.
Crossroads Lectures Presents Computers, Cognition & Creativity in the Visual Arts
A lecture event with internationally acclaimed artist Harold Cohen, who is also the originator of the computer program AARON, will open the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The title of the lecture event is Computers, Cognition and Creativity in the
