Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Electric Bike Adds to Transportation Options
Does the prospect of laboring up Orcas' inclines deter you from bicycle-riding as a means of transport? Kari Schuh, who sometimes commutes to Moran Park where her husband Jim is a Park Ranger, recently acquired a HEBB electrical-power assisted bike after researching her options. The bike is designed
Get Your Vote In — Ballot Drop Box Open til 8
The deadline for the Primary Election is today, Tuesday, August 17. After the mail goes out (between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the various Orcas Island Post Offices), one can still go to the various Ballot Drop-Boxes -- until 8 PM sharp! On Orcas Island, the Ballot Box is outside
Council to Hear Amendments to Development Code
Planning Commission to review changes this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will hear its first formal staff presentation on a set of proposed amendments to the appeal provisions of the Unified Development Code at its August 24, 2010 meeting. The purpose of
Another Bountiful 5th Season for Farm to Cafeteria!
By Madie Murray More than 200 lbs of fresh food right out of the ground was processed and frozen for use in the school cafeteria menus this coming school year. Deliveries from La Campesina, Black Dog and Morningstar Farms of Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb, beets, chard, cabbage, kale,
The Week Ahead: Kids’ Tryouts, Chamber Music Festival & the County Fair!
Tuesday August 17 VOTE! August Primary Election Ballots due! -- Turn in to Post Office by closing time today, or to the Ballot Box outside the Senior Center! Whale of a Show Tryouts -- a great opportunity for kids to get on stage and perform their own unique act in
Clara and Robert – The Chamber Music Festival Celebrates Romanticism
Music Lovers Seminars this Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Church; talks given by Laila Storch The “Clara and Robert” concerts featured this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, embrace the romantic movement of the 19th century as it
Friends of the Library — and the Temperature — Break Records at the Library Fair
The sun shone brilliantly as booklovers queued up to enter the Friends of the Library book sale at the 54th Annual Library Fair this year, some lining up more than two hours before the Fair "officially" opened at 10 a.m. Lynn Carter was in charge of the Friends'
Chill to the Cherry Cherry Band on a Hot August Night
Outdoor Concert to benefit Orcas Rec Orcas Recreation Program plans an outdoor concert at the Village Green on Saturday August 28th, featuring the classic hits of Neil Diamond. The Cherry Cherry Band are from off island, and have volunteered to come do a free concert for Orcas Rec at the
Destination Orcas Island: A Walk though Our Own Historic Journeys
On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, Four Winds*Westward Ho Camp will describe “Childrens’ Journey to Orcas since 1927” in a presentation at 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall as part of the Journey Stories experience. The Smithsonian exhibit, Journey Stories, continues to draw islanders and visitors through its
Letter to the Editor: Pasma’s Skills Can Be Used in Olympia
Haven’t sent in your ballot yet? Good! Vote for Tom Pasma for State Representative! We haven’t heard much about this race here, possibly because none of the candidates comes from San Juan County, but Tom Pasma has strong ties to our islands. For many years Tom has volunteered his services
Friday Harbor Airport Runway Closure Date Changed to Sept. 7
David Ryan, Friday Harbor Airport Manager, announced on Aug. 10: Due to concern over closure dates from our commercial operators, Friday Harbor Airport is revising the runway closure schedule as follows: Runway 16/34 will be closed from Tuesday, September 7 at 8:00 pm until Friday morning, September 10 at 6:00
Myers and Liger at Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Slated to appear at the next Brown Bag Concert at noon on August 18 at Emmanuel Church is "Music From the Heart." Performers Ron Myers and John Liger formed the duo fifteen years ago, and they have played for audiences from Sacramento, Calif. to Bellingham, Wash. Five years ago they
Writer’s Roundtable: Turning Memories into Memoir Next Saturday
"Memories Into Memoir" will be the focus of the next Writer's Roundtable on Saturday, August 21 at the Orcas Island Public Library. JoEllen Moldoff, Roundtable Organizer will be the presenter. She says, "In this Roundtable we will explore ways to tap into memories, and how to begin writing and shaping
Take Part in Orcas Community Journalism!
Orcas Issues: News & Views welcomes your participation in our advance in Community Journalism — we invite you to contribute directly to this online news service! Orcas Issues is based on two principles: Involving the community in transmitting information for the common good Adhering to the standards of American journalism:
Grace McCune and Friends at “Music in the Park”
Enjoy a beautiful August Sunday evening with an array of talented local musicians. Grace McCune will be joined by her friends Martin Lund, Sharon Abreu, Stephen Oles, violinist Joel Gamble and the wonderfully charismatic “Rock on the Rock” choir. The music for the night has a little something
Free Rehearsal for Seniors Offered by Chamber Music Festival
World-class musicians will perform an open rehearsal for Orcas Island seniors on Thursday, Aug. 19th at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center. This will be a great opportunity for island seniors to see how artists interact up-close and to be part of the rehearsal process. Works played are
