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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
4-H Members Do Well at County Fair: More Orcas Support Welcome
Last in a series of articles By Brigid Ehrmantraut Saturday was the last day of the San Juan County Fair! Everyone is very tired and pleased with themselves. The main events centered on culmination: the Small Animal Round Robin, 4-H livestock and still-life auctions and the 4-H awards. The champion
Local Children’s Author at Darvill’s
Kathryn Thurman, whose new children's book Garden for Pig has just been published by Kane Miller, will read and sign books in the children's section of the bookstore on Saturday, August 28 at 3pm. The story is based on a real pig who lived on Orcas Island, and really did
Kids, Chaos and Pizza: Streamline It All!
Cherry Cherry Band Plays Family Concert to Benefit Orcas Rec next Saturday By Michel Sidwell If you pre-order your medium or larger pizza to Portofino’s on Saturday August 28th, our delightful Orcas Rec kids will deliver your pizza hot and saucy to your picnic blanket while you lean back and
Friday at the Fair: Judging the Animals — Large, Small and In-Between!
A Series of Reports on the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut Despite a chilly start in the morning, attendance was back up Friday afternoon. The same can’t be said for many 4-H contests and projects, unfortunately. Animal-owner costume contest participation was down this year to only two members:
County Council to Hear Solid Waste Survey Report August 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The San Juan County Solid Waste Survey received responses from 26% of the recipients of the questionnaires mailed in late July. Survey Consultant Nina Rook of Marketing Resources termed the response rate “Outstanding.” Rook will present the results of the survey to the
The Funhouse Zero – Five Playgroup a Huge Success!
All summer long, families with children age birth-to-five have been gathering at The Funhouse to play. Children get crafty in the art yurt, engage in imaginary play, build giant block forts and participate in active play indoors and out. Parents also get a chance to connect, share parenting
Follow in the “Footsteps” of the 1841 Wilkes’ Expedition
For a historical good time with food and drink, Eclipse Charters invites all to join Tom Welch, local historian, as he continues the exploration into the Wilkes'' Expedition of 1841 on Sept. 12. The cruise is an Eclipse Charters benefit for the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Welch will speak this
Summer Makes Its Penultimate Pitch This Weekend
Friday, August 20 San Juan County Fair continues at Friday Harbor fairgrounds through Saturday, Aug. 21 Music Lovers Seminars: Masterworks Unlimited by Adam Stern 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund & Gene Nery. Stop in for some great
Report from the Fair: Poultry on Thursday — More Fun on Friday
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The fair is rolling along nicely. Other than some chilly breeze, all has been going well. Thursday was another full and rapidly spent day. The morning was busy with sheep, poultry, dog and horse events. The afternoon progressed with goat,
Masterworks Unlimited: the Miró and Chee-Yun Return to the Festival
Masterworks Unlimited, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival concerts this Friday and Saturday, brings back two rising stars of the Chamber Music world: violinist Chee Yun and the Miró Quartet. Their inspired vitality and fresh talent combine with [intlink id="9585" type="post"]James and Deborah Dunham, Martin Chalifour[/intlink], Jon Kimura Parker
Primary Election: Orcas School Bond Headed for Defeat
Lopezian Rob Nou leads in Sheriff contest Election results as of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, show that the Orcas Island School Bond for Capital Projects registers a 46.15 percent approval rating with 1,013 votes cast in favor of the $27 million, 25-year commitment. Votes against the proposition counted
Sign-up Now for Orcas Rec Programs for Kids!
Skyhawks Multi-Sports Camp - soccer, baseball, and basketball! When: August 23rd-27th (M-F) (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: Buck Park Ages: 7-12 Cost: Special discount of 50% off if you pre-register at the Orcas Rec office this week! Only $66.50! Whale of a Show– Thursday Aug. 19th 3-5 at the
Orcas 4-H Kids (& Cabbages) Win at the Fair
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Fair began in full swing today, Wednesday; a little chilly in the morning (the guinea pigs were shivering in their cages and houses had to be found for a few) but the sun came out in the afternoon and
16th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on August 28
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market Golf Classic is fast approaching, on August 28. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of this year’s Golf Classic have put in place a different format and some fun new elements
Low Turnout, Some Surprises in Election Night Count
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Deputy Rob Nou has a commanding lead in the hotly-contested race for San Juan County Sheriff, County Auditor Milene Henley reported Tuesday night. Nou is one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Sheriff Bill Cumming. Nou leads with 29.3% of the vote,
Orcas Islanders Make Ready at the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Tuesday saw the setting up of the San Juan County Fair. With the exception of the horse 4-Hers, who went over on Saturday and Sunday, everyone from Shaw, Lopez, and Orcas (as well as a few from other islands who are part of these clubs) crowded onto the 10:00 ferry
