Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Dylan Thompson Wins Spelling Bee — On to Regionals!
Dylan Thompson and Antony Kaskurs went back and forth for quite some time this morning, until Dylan successfully spelled "parable" and then "mosquitoey" to come out the champion of the school spelling bee. The Fourth through Eight Graders took part in class bees several weeks ago to select
This Weekend — Spelling, Salmon, Music, Movies and More
Friday, January 29 Housing Bank Commission meeting 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Hotel. Community-wide affordable housing planning project with a group of citizens from several islands and multiple segments of the community to discuss the planning project. The Housing Bank Commission has been invited to attend. The HBC
John Steward is January's Guest Chef at Orcas Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Who put the “stew” in beef stew? None other than John Steward, owner of Maple Rock farm and January’s Celebrity Chef at the public school. While a sports event postponed many of the middle school and high school students from enjoying John’s incredible lunch
Alexander's Real Time Band Comes to Doe Bay
The Doe Bay Cafe welcomes Alexander's Real Time Band at 7 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 29. Alan Alexander III is a composer, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist with numerous credits. As a performing musician he has toured internationally (US, Europe, the Caribbean and Japan), headlining and opening for artists like UB40,
School Board Meets at 5:30 Tonight
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Personnel items are the only action items identified on the full agenda, with approval required to open the Business Manager position at .6 FTE (slightly more than half-time employment), with the salary to be determined.
Swim-a-thon: Kids Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
Splashing swimmers, cheering parents and generous donors can all support the Orcas Rec Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, Feb. 6. The swim-a-thon will be held at the Orcas Athletic Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All swimmers under 18 who can swim the length of the pool and back
Common Market Returns to Orcas Center
Returning after their first Orcas appearance in 2009, the popular hiphop duo Common Market will play an all-ages concert at Orcas Center this Saturday, January 30. All tickets are $12. Common Market is DJ Producer Sabzi and RA Scion, each a well-known figure in the Seattle hiphop scene.
Bellingham's Kalb to Challenge Rick Larsen in Congressional Election
Larry Kalb, a longtime resident of Bellingham, has announced his candidacy for Congress to become the representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Washington State, challenging Rick Larsen. Kalb, 55, works in the Finance Department for Whatcom Transportation Authority and has lived in Bellingham for 16 years. He has
Orcas, SJI Transfer Stations Will Close on Fridays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon and Utilities Manager Ed Hale told the Council Tuesday that the County’s solid waste utility will be making additional cutbacks to reduce operating losses. In response to a question from Council Member Gene Knapp,
Rosedanie Cadet Returns to Haiti to Rebuild
Rosedanie Cadet was born in Haiti, the Land of Mountains. She has traveled the world, from the United State to Japan. After three years on Orcas Island, she decided last December to return to Haiti, to give back. She says she found her life’s purpose, “the job
Jazz, Brass, and Excitement Build for Orcas Center’s Sneak Preview Tomorrow
A bold and brassy season awaits Orcas Center patrons in 2010, and a lively “Sneak Preview” will give a taste of what’s to come tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The Sneak Preview begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Center, and all are welcome to get revved up for
National Endowment for the Humanites show at Orcas Center — Opens Feb. 5
On Friday, Feb.5, Orcas Center opens 2010 with a big new exhibit from the National Endowment for the Humanities, PICTURING AMERICA. tracing the history of America through artistic masterpieces. Our nation is united by our devotion to shared ideals. Great American art brings our story to life and helps insure
Scenic Byway To Be Planned at Workshop
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announce an invitation to attend a Public Workshop and A Call for Inspiration. The public is invited to attend a community workshop on the development of a corridor management plan (CMP) for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway.
Guest Opinion: With Regard to an Email You May Have Received
By the Yes, for Schools Committee We want to commend the authors of the document entitled “Comments on the Orcas School Levy and Bond Issue” for beginning their statement with support for the school LEVY, which is on the same ballot as the BOND. Because of massive cuts in
Homeless Count Scheduled for January 28
Reprinted from Jan. 6, 2010 By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 28th. Prior to that date it will contact and enlist the cooperation of local
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Announces 2010 Visitor Guide
Contributed by Lance Evans, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Members are urged to sign-up now to be included in popular publication The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its ‘2010 Visitor Guide & Business Directory’ is underway! Chamber members have until February 12 to get their
