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
Canoe Island: Young Artists, Writers, & Scientists Weekend
Children ages 10-14 will spend a weekend June 5-7 (Friday 5 p.m. to Sunday 4 p.m.) doing exciting creative activities on Canoe Island French Camp. Activities will include throwing a ceramic pot on a wheel, landscaping painting, writing a play, preparing photographs and graphics, or writing a newspaper story, poem
Opinion: Putting the Swine Flu in Perspective
by Dr. Frank James, San Juan County Health Official Three or four times each century a new flu bug shows up in the human population and spreads quickly from person to person worldwide. Sometimes these are mild diseases but sometimes they are severe. Over time, people develop resistance to the
Funhouse to close weekdays for maintenance
By Kate Hansen, The Funhouse The Funhouse will be closed for maintenance and repairs for two weeks, May 11th-May 15th and May 18th-22nd. The Funhouse will be OPEN for Teen Nights-which are always free- on Friday and Saturday nights, 6 to 11 p.m. both weekends. On-going classes will also continue
Here comes the sun: the week ahead
Sunday, May 10 The Island Sinfonia is presenting its Mother's Day spring concert at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program will feature Symphony No. 8 by Franz Schubert and Symphony No. 9 (first movement) by Franz Schubert, and The Quiet City by Aaron Copland. Admission is $10 through
County Wins $2.5 million Grant for Mount Baker Road Project
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department reports that the Washington State County Road Administration Board (known as "CRAB") has awarded San Juan County the largest grant it has ever given the county. The Board's $2.5 million grant will fund the reconstruction of
County Development and Plannning drops two more staff
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Due to a continued downturn in new construction activity San Juan County's Community Development and Planning Department (CD&P) will be reducing two additional staff positions. The employees affected are a Senior Planner and a Department Assistant. Previous staff positions eliminated included a Building
UW's Friday Harbor Labs Open doors on May 16
The University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs will host an Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scientists and students will showcase their marine science research, answer questions and provide demonstrations. Visitors will be able to step aboard and tour the Labs' 58' research
File for public office beginning May 15 for November elections
By Stan Matthews County Communication Programs Manager Candidates considering a 2009 run for office in San Juan County can file by mail beginning Friday, May 15. A total of 40 offices will appear on the November 3rd ballot including Friday Harbor Town Mayor and Council seats, and offices in school,
No COLAs for most county elected officials
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager With the County's revenue dropping and contract negotiations still underway with its employees' union, the Citizens Salary Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not provide cost of living adjustments (COLA) for 10 of the County's 14 elected officials for the second half of 2009.
All Island Preschools Hold Open House
Saturday, May 16 from 10am - 1 An invitation to all families with preschool aged children -- on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you and your child can tour Children's House, Salmonberry Preschool, Orcas Montessori School and Kaleidoscope all on one day! Come by and investigate
Dyan Holmes photo show at Islanders Bank
Dyan Holmes' first show of her photography is on display at Islanders Bank through the month of May. Holmes is a 2007 graduate of Orcas Island High School and is eco-chair of a Relay for Life American Cancer Society team this summer.
Letter to Editor: First Annual Orcas Sustainable Living Fair a Success!
The First Annual Orcas Sustainable Living Fair, which took place in the Orcas Library Park on Saturday May 2 alongside the Farmers Market, was a success! The rain didn't hold off completely, but people came over throughout the day to check out what was happening. The eight groups that had
Swil Kanim to be featured at OIPP "Bringing Together Community
Mark your calendars and plan to join the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) Coalition on Sunday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center for an evening of music, food and sharing, featuring Swil Kamin, West Coast Native American Violinist. This event is open to the entire
Weekend events feature dance, food, benefits and music
Friday, May 8 Dragonfly Dance Party at the Odd Fellows Hall. Heart and Soul Activation through Music, Art and Dance 8:30 p.m to midnight . Resident DJ's Bruce Pavitt and Jyoti. Featuring World Beat, Vintage Soul, Hip Hop, and Electronica. Cost is $10 for admittance. $5 entry for those who
Invest Local – talk at Firehall on May 11
You've heard of "buying local" and "eating local." Now there's talk of "investing local." The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a discussion led by Charlie Anderson, Chair of the San Juan Island Community Foundation. He is interested in Community Development Financial Institutions and local investment, and has offered to
Submissions requested for new writing project
A submission period is open for short pieces fitting a life in the San Juan Islands theme. Sandy Thompson (local writer and director), with the support of local writing groups and Actors Theater of Orcas Island, intends to create a theatrical work based on accumulated pieces. Submissions should be based
