Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Port receives FAA Funding, Survey Work Begins Monday
Port Manager Bea VonTobel notified Orcas Island Airport Patrons today that: The Port of Orcas has been approved for FAA AIP funding to cover engineering scope and fee approval, and funding was awarded in the amount of $377,948.00. The project will provide funds for the design phase services for rehabilitation
Journey Stories: The U.S. Exploring Expedition
Certainly among the most epic journeys in our nations’ history, the story of the U.S. Exploring Expedition is not only fascinating, but also pertinent to our local history. Continuing the Orcas Island Historical Museum ’s Journey Stories events, Tom Welch, local historian, will give a talk on the
The Weekend: Doe Bay Fest, the Library Fair, History Exhibit & Chamber Music — Must be August!
Friday, August 13 Doe Bay Fest, Friday and Saturday August 13 & 14 Doe Bay is hosting its annual music festival that draws a friendly Seattle crowd to the island – but no reason locals can’t get in on the fun! Technically, the event is SOLD OUT. But that is
Opposing Voice Sought in Parks & Rec District Proposition
NOTICE The OIPRD Board of Commissioners is required to exert due diligence in soliciting a statement opposing the District’s request for funding. The November 2, 2010 General Election ballot will include a Measure worded more or less as follows: WILL THE ORCAS ISLAND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO
Apples at the Parade – Organic Salads at the Library Fair!
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria likes to do things differently, so instead of following the norm of what you usually find at a fair, we are again offering beautiful, delicious, fresh organic salads at the Library Fair on August 14th. You will have a choice of dressings,
Annual Wildlife 100 Tour of the San Juans on Sunday
On Sunday, August 15th Wildlife Cycles will be hostingthe 19th annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands. Your $10 donation goes to Orcas Island Recreational Program, which provides year-round activities for youth, teens, adults, and families. Orcas Rec is currently not receiving any money from the
Chamber Music Festival: First Concert Series Highlights Duos
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens this Friday, August 13 with “Duets Duos and Duels,” two concerts with performers including “two brothers, two pairs of spouses, two Canadians and two colleagues with 50 years of experience.” It will be fun to consider these partnerships as the two
Letter to the Editor: We Should Provide What is Needed Now
Orcas Island is a place with a unique fabric of community; our lives interwoven together. I believe that strong schools are an essential part of this fabric of community. The Orcas Island school bond is an opportunity for us to keep our community strong by voting “yes.” There are several
Chamber Festival Musicians Fill In for Shangrow at Seminars and Talks
Victoria Parker, Executive Director of the Chamber Music Festival, announced that the Music Lovers Seminars, scheduled to be presented by George Shangrow, will continue, with several musicians coming forward to offer the seminar presentations, "honoring George's legacy. It's been heartwarming to have such offers of support to continue
Library Friends Bring Entertainment, Crafts & Books in Support of the Library this Weekend
By Michel Sidwell When you discover all that the Friends of the Library Fair has to offer this coming Saturday, combined with the food and entertainment, it’s hard to imagine who doesn’t benefit from the annual event. The 56th annual Library Fair seems to have something for just about everyone
Tedious But Important: Town Hall Tackles Permitting, Growth & Critical Areas Updates
Last in a three-part series County Auditor Milene Henley, CountyAdministrator Pete Rose, Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp met with Orcas Islanders on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall. During the general question period, Tom Zimmerman,who owns two 5-acre parcels between Olga
County Road Crews Hard at Work
Road Striping: The contractor that will be striping the County’s roads has contacted SJC Public Works regarding a nationwide shortage of the paint needed for the work. They expect to be able to complete the work before the end of September. Roadways that have been recently chip sealed have temporary
Journey Stories: Ancient Peoples in the San Juans
The Orcas Island Historical Museum presents the next special event produced in conjunction with The Smithsonian’s Journey Stories exhibit: "Ancient Peoples’ San Juan Journeys," a presentation by Amanda Taylor and Stephanie Jolivette at 7:30 pm, Friday, August 13, 2010. Amanda Taylor and Stephanie Jolivette are Ph.D. candidates in Archaeology at
The Week Ahead: Books, Meetings & the Chamber Music Festival and Library Fair!
Monday, August 9 Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Library. Board Retreat from 1 to 5 pm. 376-4985. Special Meeting of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD)10 a.m. to 12 noon to discuss budget and programming, and the November ballot
Brown Bag Concert Features Orcatrazz this Wednesday
By Catherine Ellis Get set for some great Orcatrazz swing band music at the next Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Church on Wednesday, August 11. The concert will begin at noon on the lawn (weather permitting) next to the church. The group explains that the name Orcatrazz came about because
Chamber Music Festival to Open with Tribute to George Shangrow
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will open Friday, Aug. 13th on a note of celebration of the life of George Shangrow, the popular conductor, musician and lecturer who was killed in a car accident July 31st. A Champagne Tribute will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room
