Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Candlelight Walk Tradition Continues Dec. 13
The 19th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The entire community is invited to join in this event which will be hosted by the Orcas Montessori School, the Salmonberry School and the School of the
Christmas Carol Cast: Familiar Faces and New Kids too as Final Performances are Planned
The cast and crew for the farewell performance of "A Christmas Carol" later this month was announced at the first rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 30. The Orcas production of the Dickens' classic was begun in 1999, when Jim Bredouw, Funhouse founder, musical composer and now Orcas Park and
Dog License Tags Now for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Dog owners may now buy County licenses tags for their pets at the San Juan County Auditor’s office at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor or at any of the sites listed below. This year’s fees are the same as last year’s: $12
Public School Board Special Meeting this Friday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors has announced a Special School Board Meeting to act upon the Grounds and Maintenance Technician position, which has become open. The person holding this position will perform maintenance operations of all district facilities and maintain district grounds, park, fields and landscaped areas
OPALCO Crew Helps with Move of Salvaged House
On Tuesday morning, December 1, OPALCO cleared the lines so that a 1912 Craftsman bungalow, originally from the Seattle area, could make the last leg of its journey to Olga where Fiona and Eddie Stone plan to restore it and call it home. Ironically, Fiona Stone has been
County Council Adopts 2010 Budget
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At a special session on Monday, November 30, 2009, the San Juan County Council unanimously adopted the County’s 2010 budget. The adopted General Fund totals $13.4 million which – despite the addition of the $960,000 levy lid-lift approved by voters in November –
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet and Friends at the Ecotopian this Saturday
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet, heard at the New Year's Eve Ball and ohter island events in recent years, will play at the Ecotopian Restaurant on Saturday December 5th. Featured guest artists include Willie Thomas, Martin Lund and members of the Orcas Horns. The jazz concert begins at 9:00. There will
Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson to Give Talk on Lakota Spirituality
Sunday, December 6th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson will give a talk about his experiences while serving as Bishop to the Diocese of South Dakota where 80 of the 118 churches he served were on the various reservations of the Great Sioux
Slow Food Potluck to Celebrate Terra Madre Day
Doe Bay Café will host a Slow Food Potluck in honor of Terra Madre Day next Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 5p.m. This is a free public event (the café is not open for business). Doe Bay is welcoming local farmers, cooks, grocers and neighbors who are interested in supporting Local
Doe Bay Hosts T-Flo this Friday
T:FLO rocks the house at the Doe Bay Café with covers that range from the 50's, to now with songs from Neil Diamond to Ben Harper, from soul to rock and pop to disco and everything fun in between. T:FLO will play this Friday during dinner service at
Marine Resources Committee Meets Wednesday
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday morning to discuss a nomination for the state’s rockfish advisory committee, the upcoming retreat agenda and a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ginny Broadhurst, director of the NW Straits Initiative will provide an update. Matt Niles from Dept.
Giardia in Waters from Dogs Pose Hazard to Humans and Seals
From the SeaDoc Society Many of us have four-legged best friends and there's nothing better than walking our tail-wagging pups along the shore. But what happens when that tail goes up and processed kibble plops down somewhere it can wash into the water? What we do on land impacts the
Orcas Choral Society's "Joyous Sounds of Christmas" on Dec. 12 and 13
Harmonically embracing the holiday season, the Orcas Choral Society will present the annual “Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program of seasonal music features “Magnificat” by John Rutter as well as familiar
Guest Opinion: Orcas Historical Society and Museum Seek Our Journey Stories
By Tom Welch, President Orcas Island Historical Society One hundred and sixty eight years ago, a journey was begun from the shores of Orcas Island that will finally be ‘completed’ on July 17th, 2010. That ‘journey’ was the movement of local native and natural artifacts and objects, including maps and
What Do Local Sharks Eat? Find Out at Free Dinner and Talk on Dec. 8 at Camp Orkila
From the SeaDoc Society Ever wonder what we have for sharks in our waters? Now is the time to find out! On Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Gene Helfman will give a free public lecture entitled "sharks of the San Juans Islands" for the Orcas Island Marine Lecture
The Week Ahead: We'll Keep the Days Merry and Busy and Bright
Stacey Lancaster reads to her daugher August Moore at the Family Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. The PTSA sponsors Family Reading Night on Weds. Dec. 2 Sunday, Nov. 29 Paul Nelson's poetry workshop "The Personal Mythology of Organic Poetry" -- a three hour workshop 1 to 4 p.m. limited to
