Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Two Drafts of County Budget — With and Without Increased Tax — Available for Examination
2010 Preliminary “Survival Mode” Budget Book Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The preliminary San Juan County 2010 budgets are now available in detail for download from the County website at https://sanjuanco.com/Budget2010. The budget book includes two preliminary budgets – one based on existing revenue, the second includes
The week ahead: "Memory and Emotion" to final "Great Expectations" Matinee
Sunday, Oct. 18 Leadership San Juan Islands Open House, 10:30 a.m. to noon at 70 Langell Lane. Learn about the county leadership class beginning its 6th year in January 2010. 376-6020. Crossroads Lecture 2 p.m. James McGaugh, “Memory and Emotion: The Making of Lasting Memories” at the Orcas Center. Tickets
Susan Osborn & David Densmore Celebrate Artists and Volunteers as They Leave the Living Room
Susan Osborn and David Densmore are not, repeat NOT, leaving Orcas Island. They ARE leaving the Living Room at the north end of town, and they are leaving the community arts “salon” a far better place than the one they moved into in 1998. In celebration of
Alana Leeper Obituary and Memorial Celebration
Contributed by Ethna Flanagan Alana Leeper passed away early Thursday, October 15th, 2009. Her last days were spent peacefully in her sleep shed by the pond surrounded by flowers, candles, cool breezes and the family she loved so much. May she go in peace in her next adventure as well.
Special Town Hall Conversation Wednesday Oct. 21
By Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, County Administrator Pete Rose And County Auditor Milene Henley for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound,
Orkila's Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride Loom
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards, Camp Orkila staff On Friday, October 23rd, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride. From 3:00-6:00, come visit us at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice
Endow Orcas to Hold Informational Meeting Oct. 23
Updated Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is holding an Endow Orcas meeting on Friday, October 23rd , 8 am –noon, in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This session is open to all Orcas nonprofit staff and board members and will offer a general overview of
Letter to the Editor: Please Vote "Yes" for the New Park and Recreation District
WHY A NEW DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RECREATION PROGRAMS? Orcas Island recreation activities need stable and consistent leadership. The Orcas Parks and Recreation District will provide the leadership needed to provide healthy leisure time activities for people of all ages on Orcas Island. The leadership will come from five elected park
County Economic Council Recruiting for Executive Director
The San Juan County Economic Development Council is recruiting for an Executive Director to be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the EDC Board of Directors consistent with the Economic Development Elements of the San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Comprehensive Plans. The EDC Executive Director
Opening Night Review: Orcas Center "Workshop" Performance of Great Expectations Realizes Great Ambitions
Opening Night performance of Great Expectations -- a workshop staging with local actors produced in partnership with Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theater -- was an active, ambitious, inspired and entertaining experiment in theater. The Orcas Center production stars the incredibly talented, energetic and expressive Jamie Mulligan-Smith as Pip, who
Book Lovers – Donate Your Favorite Books and Get Free Books at the Book Lovers Fair
Book lovers can spread the love around and browse a choice selection of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Book Lovers Fair is sponsored by the Orcas Island School District’s Readiness to Learn program, in
A weekend full of sports, leadership, music and Great Expectations
Friday, Oct. 16 Prevent Holiday Burnout - Orcas Chamber of Commerce "Business Essentials" meeting with Nancy Southern. 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Outlook Inn. The Islands Little League Board will conduct a public meeting on at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria to hear everyone’s ideas and enlist
Healing the Holocaust: Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue Across Generations
Sunday, October 25th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Professor Amanda Byron will present a talk on her experience with a truth and reconciliation dialogue about the Holocaust this past summer in Berlin. The dialogue was facilitated by One by One, a foundation committed
Jon Kimura Parker Performs Piano Concert To Benefit Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
[intlink id="jon-kimura-parker-plays-brahms-with-the-oregon-symphony-brings-the-house-down" type="post"]Internationally acclaimed concert pianist [/intlink]Jon Kimura Parker will perform a solo piano concert, “Leaves of Gold,” on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 6:30 pm at Orcas Center, Eastsound, Washington. This fundraising concert, auction and fireside supper reception benefits Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival programming and community education.
Southern to Bring Stress-Prevention Techniques to Business Essentials this Friday
Nancy Southern, MSW, Energy Management Specialist, will describe how to eliminate “peak season burnout” this Friday, October 16th at the Orcas Chamber of Commerce “Business Essentials” meeting. Southern’s presentation will teach methods to restore balance and vitality to your mind and body when you need it, in less than 5
Leadership San Juan Islands to hold Open House
Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI), a six-month program to promote community leadership in San Juan County, will hold an Orcas Island Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18. The program, which is coordinated by Skagit Valley College and supported by various community organizations and non-profits, is currently recruiting for its 6th
