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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
Summer Tango Soirée at Rose’s Café
A Tango Soirée will be the highlight of a series of tango dance classes conducted by Sara Thomsen next weekend. An evening of tapas and dancing at Rose’s Café Friday, July 31 will feature dancing by Thomsen and company – a group of tango dancers from the Seattle area
British Soccer Camp comes to Orcas Island
British Soccer camp,the largest provider of summer soccer camps in the country, is coming to Orcas Island, August 3-7 at Buck Park, offering programs for ages 4-15. All ability levels are welcome. Individual foot-skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, and daily tournament play will be included in this Orcas
Council considers more cuts and levy increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special meeting on July 22, members of the San Juan County Council heard the County Administrator and the County Auditor lay out the dimensions of the problem that lies ahead in completing the cuts required to balance the remainder of
KindlingsFest begins C.S. Lewis course
In opening KindlingsFest 2009 today, Orcas Island Community Church Pastor Dick Staub announced the C.S. Lewis-centered conference will gather together "thoughtful creatives for whom God is of central importance." Dr. Jerry Root returns from last year as the guest lecturer, and his theme for the 10 a.m. lectures
School District to advertise for architect for building bond
Post updated 4:25 a.m. July 23 The Orcas Island School District board has authorized District Superintendent Barbara Kline to advertise for an architect for the design of the District's building renovation. The scope of the project will include: a new middle school, school library, cafeteria, Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Turtleback Open to benefit Roger Weinel
By Madie Murray What could be better than a great day of golf with friends, and a summer barbecue? That’s what could happen to you at the Third Annual Turtleback Open. This year, the net proceeds will be donated to Roger Weinel and his family. Roger has been a regular
New Midweek Market opens Wednesday
Midweek Market will premiere tomorrow, July 22, from 2 to 6 p.m behind Orcas Online on Prune Alley, to offer Orcas-made products, food and art. The regular Wednesday market is a collaboration of local vendors such as Carol Anderson's Magic Islands, selling body sprays, soaps and beaded jewelry, Robin Duis,
School board to make significant financial decisions this Thursday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors met on Thursday, July 16 to review the proposed draft for the 2009 – 2010 General Fund, Associated Student Body (ASB) Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund budgets. A copy of the 2009-2010 Budget is available
Council votes to require permits for street vending — law goes into effect July 24
Last week, the San Juan County Council approved an ordinance regulating street vendors in the county. The law states that its purpose "is to require vendors using public places in the County to obtain a use permit from the County in order to prevent the creation of a nuisance and
Join Chautauqua for Workshops, a Parade, and Show!
The New Old Time Chautauqua Circus returns to Orcas Island on July 27 & 28th! Chautauqua is a traveling circus that comes together once a year to provide education and fun for small communities. This year's tour is AQUA CHAUTAUQUA, thus named because they will be arriving on Orcas
Letter to the Editor: An Epic Evening!
Saturday night the Orcas Center Gala featured a Beatles-themed evening of music from the band Abbey Road followed by dancing to DJ Bruce Pavitt's eclectic mix of sixties-inspired tunes accented by a nostalgic video montage of the Beatles images and performances. The rich many-layered experience was a fantastic delight. I
"Imagine" Gala Benefits Orcas Center
All photos courtesy of Gail Johannes The evening was clear and sunny with a breeze billowing the big tent as guests sat down, many of them in hippie gear, to a salmon dinner cooked by Juliana Capdeville, followed by an auction that raised $46,000 for the Center last
Jordan Griffin heads to Sacramento for Shriners rehab
By Rachel Meenach Jordan Griffin sustained a spinal cord injury from a snowboarding accident on Orcas Island last December. He shattered vertebrae C6 in his neck and has been diagnosed with Incomplete Quadriplegia. Rachel Meenach is Jordan’s mother. Another eventful month has gone by! Time flies by so
Children's Festival coming August 1
Plans for a fun-filled day at the Orcas Island Children’s Festival are shaping up for Aug. 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The grounds of the Salmonberry School and Children’s House on North Beach Road will be transformed into a festive area for Orcas children and island guests to
Judd Cove restoration grant awarded to County Land Bank
From the SJC Land Bank The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office announced this week that the San Juan County Land Bank will receive $650,000 from the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) grant program for expansion and restoration at the Judd Cove Preserve near Eastsound on Orcas Island.
Violin camp, Toastmasters, KindlingsFest, The Bills, Grange Play — and meetings of course!
Sunday, July 19 Harambee dinner at the Orcas Senior Center. A Kenyan meal will be served at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Mary Ann Slabaugh at 376-1001. Sundays at the Park – Martin Lund and Friends play at the Eastsound Village Green. Free. Early tonight-- 5 to 7 p.m.
