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“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
15th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on Saturday, Sept. 12
Fast approaching is the 15th annual Orcas Center/Island Market/Red Rabbit Farm Golf Classic. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this 18-hole scramble, and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. In addition,
"From Quartets to Craigslist" Concerts Conclude Chamber Music Festival
(Quotes in this article are from Jeff O’Kelly’s program notes in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Program unless otherwise noted.) “From Quartets to Craigslist,” the last concert series of the 12th annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, is as diverse, era-hopping, and ambitious as its name implies. It
Orcas Idol Redux at Summer's Final Concert in the Park this Sunday
The 10th Annual Concert-in-the-Park series comes to a close Sunday, Aug. 30 with a final performance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the village green stage in Eastsound. The final show includes a reunion of all four Orcas Idol winners -- Jenole Peacock (2006), Jason Kraayeveld (2007), Locket
Nautilus Book Award Winner to Speak at the Outlook Inn
Contributed by Marilyn Maguire Makere Ruka Te Korako, 2008 Nautilus Book Award Silver Award winner for “Whispers of Waitaha: Traditions of a Nation,” a book of the Grandmothers Stories of Waitaha, will be appearing at the Outlook Inn on Friday, Aug. 28. Te Korako will speak about her 2007 journey
County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the County’s Solid Waste Utility. Currently the Utility is funded primarily with revenue from “tipping fees”
Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting
Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop with experts on environmental protection and property rights from the public and private sectors on
Orcas Site Council and School Board to hold meetings on Thursday
The newly formed Orcas Island School District (OISD) Site Council and the School Board will both meet Thursday, Aug. 27th. The Site Council meets at 10 a.m. in the school library and will feature a presentation on providing differentiated student learning options by Elizabeth Morris, the OISD Site Council's ALE
Mai-Lan's Cafe Returns to the Odd Fellows' Hall for 2 Days Midweek
Mai-Lan has returned to Orcas Island, and to the Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays to serve her native Vietnamese Style Food. The Cafe is open at the lower level of the historic Hall just north of Madrona Point from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from
The Olga History Tour: Ecotourism at its Finest
Contributed by Madie Murray In a delightful hour-plus walking tour of Olga, participants will hear how Orcas Island fits into the geologic history of the west coast of the American continent, take a look at the 9,000 years of native habitation before European settlement and learn about William Moore, the
September Art Show Brings Abstract Photography into Focus
The September photo exhibit at the Orcas Center will be focused on the theme "abstract photography." Entitled "The Abstract Eye," the show will open Friday, September 4, with a reception for participating artists in the Madrona Room at 5:30 p.m. Both the Center Lobby and the Madrona Room
"Brilliant Traces" Opens September 4th at the Grange
Contributed by Doug Bechtel Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to present "Brilliant Traces,"a full length play by Cindy Lou Johnson. Start with a woman (played by Joan Cusack in the original New York production) fleeing from her life, add in a hermit who has withdrawn from
“The Return of the Miró” Concerts — Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvořák
(Quotes in this article are from Jeff O’Kelly’s notes in the OICMF Festival brochure, unless otherwise noted.) The Miró Quartet performs some of the more somber choices in this year’s Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) Program tonight and tomorrow evening, as well as the beloved “American” Quartet by
Fall Youth Soccer Starts September 3
It's a sure sign of fall when the Orcas Rec Fall Youth Soccer season begins. Soccer games for kids ages 5-13 starts Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 3:30 p.m. and continues every Tuesday & Thursday until October 24 at Buck Park. The younger kids, 5-6 years old, play at the elementary
Summit Bike Challenge Promises Family Fun on September 13
It’s almost that time of year again when Friends of Moran State Park, Wildlife Cycles and Eastsound Sporting Goods sponsor the “Fun Fall Family Summit Bike Challenge.” On Sunday, Sept. 13, The Friends promise, “A casual ride through Moran State Park from Cascade Lake to Mt. Constitution or
Ferry Fare Increase and Discounts Explained at Onboard Ferry Meeting Aug. 31
News release from the Washington State Transportation Commission Proposed ferry fare adjustments are the focus of a series of pubic input meetings being held by the Washington State Transportation Commission. For the San Juan Islands' route, the meeting will be held aboard the Sealth on Monday, Aug. 31. The Commission
Attempted Break-ins at Airport, UPS buildings
Bea VonTobel, Port of Orcas Manager, was summoned to the airport Saturday evening , Aug. 22, around 7:30 p.m., in response to a call indicating the alarm system had gone off. She found the terminal locked and secure, although there was an indicator that Hangar #19 had been disturbed. "This
