Here’s a thought…
“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
Orcas Island Library Volunteer Appreciation Week coming July 13-18
By Kathy Stribling The Orcas Island Public Library is choosing the week of July 13-18 to honor our many volunteers. Currently we have over 40 islanders of all ages and walks of life assisting the staff. Our volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks, including gardening, building maintenance, cataloging new
You Tube video contest to promote San Juans
A video contest managed by sanjuanislandsTV.com will give islanders and visitors alike the chance to wine more than $6,000 in prizes. The San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest is open to videos made from time spent in the San Juans from January 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009. “People already
Dragonfly Garden presents Women's Wellness Retreat
A Women's Wellness Retreat with Joleen Kelleher will come to Janice Richardson's Dragonfly Garden in Deer Harbor the weekend of July 24, 25, 26. The retreat is entitled, "Intentionally Living the Life You Love - The Process of Waking Up." Kelleher has presented talks and workshops for the Saturday Sunrise
A Picturesque Fourth
All photos by Gail Johannes
Funhouse Sponsors Summer Indie Rock Show!
Correction: By Zach Lefton The Odd Fellows Hall will be rocking on July 11 at 8:30 p.m. when Princeton, a Los Angeles-based countrified indie rock band, and Orcas’ own Blue Tarp turn their amps to eleven and launch an ALL AGES benefit show for The Funhouse! Princeton, comprised
After the fireworks die down: the week ahead July 5-12
Sunday, July 5 Seaweed Ramble with Waldron Island resident Ryan Drum. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The walk will go north from Camp Orkila on a beautiful beach at the intertidal zone on low tide to discover the many uses and benefits of seaweed, including medicinal, nutrition, how to harvest and
Kids Book Club continues at Darvill's, thanks to anonymous donor
When Public Librarian Nita Couchman told the kids in the Table of Contents Book Club that they'd have to disband for the summer, they protested vociferously. "It was so rewarding to see the kids so excited about reading," said Couchman. And when an anonymous donor came it to
Born Learning Trail installed on North Beach Road
Orcas Family Connections, a non-profit serving island families, and the and the Early Childhood Education nd Assistance Program (ECEAP) a San Juan County agency, combined efforts with Terra Firma Construction and the local Girl Scout troop to install the "Born Learning" trail signs along North Beach Road. The
Summer Ballroom Dance Lessons with Lynn Richards
A summer ballroom dance series for teens and adults will take place on Thursday evenings this summer at the Orcas Center's Madrona Room. Instructor Lynn Richards, with a lifetime of dancing experience, makes it easy and great fun. The six-week series begins July 9 with the following schedule: July 9
Public test of vote counting equipment to be held in advance of August primary
County Elections Supervisor Doris Schaller has announced that Logic and Accuracy Tests for vote counting equipment, which will be used to tally absentee ballots for the August 18th Primary, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in
Rosario Mansion and Cascade Bay Grill open every day
For those who felt the Sept. 30, 2008 auction of Rosario Resort was the end of an era, we have good news. The Moran Mansion is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. There is a $5 daily admission charge, but locals can become a "Friend of
"Report to the People" – EPRC holds outdoor meeeting July 2
A wide array of county advisors and officials spoke to the public from the Stage on the Green at Eastsound on July 2, as the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) held an outdoor meeting to inform the public of their work, the priorities they've set for this year,
Art and masks start the weekend celebrations
Friday, July 3 Bake Sale for Salmonberry School 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Island Market. Stop by early for the best selection. All items are baked with care by the families of Salmonberry school, and all money raised will go to the school’s scholarship fund. Call Eliza Morris at
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at Doe Bay July 9
By Kathi Ciskowski On Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm at Doe Bay Resort, a full Shakespeare play, "As You Like It" will be performed. A troupe out of San Juan Island called Island Stage Left does a Shakespeare play yearly and tries to bring it to the other islands
Last-minute electioneering heats up Mayoral Campaign
The election for the Mayor of Eastsound ("We're all animals here!") will conclude this weekend. At $1 a vote, Mikey, the Golden Retriever sponsored by Office Cupboard remains in the lead with 1349 votes. Darwin, sponsored by Driftwood Nursery, shows the town's affection for its Golden Retrievers, as
"Report to the People" — this afternoon's schedule
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will present a “Report To The People” on Thursday, July 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Stage on the Village Green. The schedule is as follows: 4:00 New Voices Spoken word - Dustin Fox 4:15 Overview of event and introduction of EPRC
