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
Postal Service offers free class at Eastsound
The U.S. Postal Service plans a free class to help large, small and home-based business owners get their products in the hands of their customers sooner, cheaper and more securely. .A free class on all the things the postal service has to offer will be held at 2 p.m. April
Poets Showcase comes to Orcas Center April 11
An evening of poetry by Orcas Island poets takes place on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The event, which premiered last year, brings local poets to the Black Box to recite some of their work. Last year, the event was sold out. This year, the
Kids to visit lambs, calves, chickens and piglets at Coffelt Farm Apr. 4
Orcas Island Recreation program will again lead a spring walk at the Coffelt Farm, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Visit lambs, meet Jersey cows, stop by the pig yard and hen house, browse the garden, gaze into the workshop, wander through the woods and
Funding Your Student’s Education at The Funhouse’s “Get Off The Rock” College Counseling Event
The first part of the Funhouse's annual "Get of the Rock" College Counseling event is happening this week! "Funding Your Student's Education" Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30PM at the Funhouse: David Aramaki, Financial Advisor and Financial Education Specialist from Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. of Seattle will discuss financial aid strategies,
March, get outta town! The week ahead March 29 – April 5
Sunday, March 29 Ride the WSF ferry to Sidney. Leaves Orcas at 8:40 a.m., with a quick turnaround in Sidney, returning via the 11:40 a.m. sailing to Friday Harbor, arriving at approximately 1:30 p.m. where passengers can disembark, go through Customs, and walk-on the 2:15 p.m. ferry to Orcas, arriving at
Shayo moves from permitting dept. to code enforcement officer
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Community Development and Planning Department Director Ron Henrickson has appointed Allen Shayo to the position of County Code Enforcement officer. “We believe that Allen will do an outstanding job. In the two years he has been with the County as a permit coordinator,
Rosario Mansion open for free tour today, March 28
Rosario Resort announces that the Moran Mansion will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m .for public touring starting today! Christopher Peacock will be performing the Rosario History and Music Program at 5 p.m. There will be a $5 per person entrance charge for the mansion this year,
Letter to the Editor: Cell tower ordinance meeting Monday on Orcas
Dear friends, It has just been brought to my attention that a very important public meeting has been scheduled at the Eastsound Firehouse at 12:30 Monday, March 30 to get public comment on the draft cell tower ordinance soon to be presented to the County Council for a vote. From
Sustainable San Juans: a weekend with Friends coming in April
Registration is now open for a countywide event called Sustainable San Juans: Greening Your Home, Business and Food. The central event is a stewardship fair and workshop on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Friday Harbor Middle School. The fair will feature displays from local stewardship
Transportation Fund: 2.5% fare increase, Sidney run and improving Hiway 20 included
The Senate released a proposed 2009-11 transportation budget on March 25 that includes funding for local highways and continues service on the Anacortes-Sidney Ferry, according to Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, who serves on the Senate Transportation Committee. “Maintaining the Anacortes-Sidney Ferry and limiting increases in fares to no
Last hurrah for roller-skating on "Lights Out" weekend
Friday, March 27 Orcas Middle School Spaghetti Dinner at the Orcas School Cafeteria with two seatings, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Island Market, supports middle school activities throughout the year. Tickets are available from any middle school student or at
Elwha out of service – Evergreen and Hiyu sail the Anacortes and interisland routes
Yesterday, March 25, WSDOT Ferries Division (WSF) removed the 144-auto ferry Elwha from service to address an emerging drive motor repair. Customers should expect service disruptions on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route this morning, the ferries department reported. The regular schedule will resume this afternoon when a vessel that
Troubling Affordable Housing considerations emerge as Council evaluates Housing Element of County Comp Plan
Ron Henrickson, Director of the San Juan County Development and Planning Department, put the newly-drafted law amending the housing element of the County Comp Plan this way: “The numbers aren’t right; we’re talking about tend estimates and projections. “But the point is the population is aging and is likely
County Council endorses participation in "Lights Out" campaign March 28
The San Juan County Council has joined the Town of Friday Harbor in proclaiming Saturday, March 28, from 8:30pm until 9:30 pm as "Earth Hour." The "Earth Hour" movement started in Sydney Australia in 2007 when an estimated 2.2. million people and 2,100 businesses turned off their lights
Orcas School Board to meet this afternoon
The Orcas Island School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Items for action on the budget include finalizing enrollment projections, an essential component of structuring the 09-10 school year, and reading a memo of understanding with the Orcas Education Association, the District's teachers' union.
What we talk about when we talk about Sustainable Orcas Island
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Following are some of the notes that Phil Heikkinen circulated regarding the last meeting of Sustainable Orcas Island. The group will meet again this Wednesday , March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Library. All are welcome to particpate. Bill Griswold shared an article by Catherine
