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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
Hands-on Fundraising in the Real World: Fundraising for Small Non-Profits
Contributed by Hilary Canty Does your organization participate in fundraising? Do your board members and volunteers have the skills they need to be successful in finding the funds needed to support the work of the organization? Or do you and they shrink from direct contact with potential donors? Perhaps you
Martin Lund's One World Music Festival returns to Orcas Center
It's that time of year -- The One World Music Festival, a two-night only musical event taking place at the Orcas Center June 19th and 20th will again feature Martin Lund hosting his fantastic Music Festival! Lund's jazz-based musical variety show is one of Orcas Center's most popular summer music
Coroner and Sheriff Seek Information To Identify Man Found in Water Near Sucia Island
From the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office On Saturday, May 23, a boater spotted a man floating in the water off Parker Reef located midway between Orcas Island and Sucia Island in San Juan County. The U.S Coast Guard responded and recovered the remains and took him to Friday
Letter to the Editor: Readiness to Learn thanks Community Foundation for grant
Last Friday, the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) awarded the Readiness to Learn school program $7,500 in a Community Endowment Grant "for the purpose of connecting needy families with social services and providing emergency funds." Readiness to Learn is the name of the program that enlists social services in the
Fun and Fundraisers planned for the weekend
Friday, May 29 Second annual Funhouse BBQ Fundraiser 3 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort. Doe Bay Resort is hosting a 4-star BBQ with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse. with Mexican grill, music, and socializing! Incredible Fish Tacos with black bean, jicama and quinoa salad for the adults, quesadillas for the kids
Orcas A Cappella reprises favorites in "Encores!"
Orcas a Cappella will be returning to Orcas Center’s CenterStage to present “Encores!” on Sunday, June 7 at 3 pm. Concerts will also be performed at the Shaw Community Center, Sunday, May 31 at 2 pm; and at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts on
Funhouse holds "think tank" for new exhibits
The Funhouse is issuing an invitation to all artists, educators, builders, engineers and community members. "We are looking for new ideas, new exhibits and interesting concepts to spice up the museum at The Funhouse," says staffer Whitney Hartzell. An "exhibit think tank" session, will be held June 2nd at 1
OPAL Land Trust's 20th Birthday Celebration tomorrow afternoon, May 29
Contributed by Judy Whiting For 20 years “Of People and the Land” (OPAL) Community Land Trust has been working to make homes affordable for all Orcas Islanders, even as real estate prices have risen steadily and construction costs have likewise soared. Since its incorporation in May 1989, OPAL Community
Two important school board meetings today
There will be an opportunity for the community to discuss the proposed school bond today, from 3:30-5:00 pm in the school library. Also present will be Carlos Sierra and Dale Lang of Sierra/Martin Architects. The bond meeting will be followed by this month's regularly scheduled school board meeting, which will
Changes at the Community Foundation recharge island non-profits
With the move to a new location in the heart of Eastsound, four outgoing Board Members and two new board members, a new Board President and an ambitious endowment program -- Endow Orcas -- recently launched, the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is well-situated to deal with the
Leadership San Juan Islands Class V Graduates May 29
Contributed by Liz Illg Leadership San Juan Islands announces graduation for Class V at 4 p.m. on Friday May 29th at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor. Members of the fifth Leadership class are pictured at right, at Eastsound's Heartwood House in January. San Juan Graduates Angie Attwell, Louise Carnachan,
Carvings and photography: Soul of the Eagle and Tree
Photographer Louellen McCoy and carver Rocky McGinnis join together to present "a harmonious exhibit representing their mutual love of nature." McGinnis' eagle carvings and McCoy's photographs, old and new, will be featured at the show, which will run through the month of June at the Orcas Center. The Opening Reception
Pets on Parade — all win awards
Story and photos by Dyan Holmes The 17th annual pet parade began, May 23rd, at the elementary school at 10 am, after an hour of judging pets of all shapes and sizes. The entry fee was by donation and the fun began at 11 a.m., and paraded down
Sustainable Orcas Island brainstorms and develops ideas for sustainable growth — today's meeting at 5:30
Garden sharing, privately-owned cell towers, a roving garden party, assisted living, gardens on wheels, and saving seeds are but a few of the ideas springing from the fertile minds of Sustainable Orcas Island, a local "think tank" which will hold its monthly meeting today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
Orcas Community Band sole U.S. band to perform at Canadian Bandfest
The Orcas Community Band has been invited to perform in a Canadian Community BandFest in Ladner, British Columbia, on Sunday, June 14th. "This is quite an honor as we are the only American Band invited," says Band Manager Karen Key Speck. The band has chartered a bus and
Scenic Byway designation for Orcas and San Juan roads as well as the ferry route
Governor Gregoire signed SB 5289 on April 29, officially designating marine and land routes in the San Juan Islands as Washington's newest Scenic Byway. Senator Kevin Ranker sponsored the 2009 bill "adding a certain ferry route and roads to the scenic and recreational highway system." The San Juans' scenic byway
