Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
This just in: Dance tonight at Odd Fellows
-- from Bill Gincig -- There is a dance tonight, July 13, at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be Latin Night featuring, Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and more. The dance will start at 8:30 with a Salsa lesson from 8:00 to 8:30. Admission is by donation. Put on your dancing
State Boating Program’s annual campaign focuses on safety for paddlers
Paddle Safe Week is July 21 to 27 -- from Washington State Parks -- During Paddle Safe Week, July 21 to 27, the Washington State Parks Boating Program will lead a statewide effort to increase safety awareness among those who kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard. Paddlesports continue to grow in
Orcas history? Where do you find that?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- A loyal reader has asked me where I get the information that I've been putting into my (so far) weekly column. Well, my sources are easy to name, but the information I want isn't always easy to find or extract. First, I search
Sheriff’s Report | July 3 – 10, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 3, 201919-005116 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 08:40:18 07/03/19 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of Property Damage in Friday Harbor. A report was taken and completed with no suspects at this time. 19-005136 Theft 16:33:22 07/03/19 A Deputy responded
Funhouse annual 5K race was an event for all ages
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Funhouse Commons 4th of July 5K event was a tremendous success! Generations of participants ended the event that raised funds for youth programming at the Funhouse. This was the eighth year of the Funhouse 4th of July 5K. The event is a blend of
County Fair puts out last call for island writers’ entries
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- The wheel is turning ever closer, and all you Island Writers should be cultivating your entries for the 2019 “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” San Juan County Fair! But wait, it’s not too late! Although the Fair is a month away—August
Whale Museum sponsoring on-site, in-depth workshop starring the Elwha River
Explore ancient connections between land, river, salmon, orca -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Elwha River delta The Whale Museum is holding an “In-Depth” Workshop over the weekend of October 18-20, 2019. The course begins on Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday afternoon. It includes evening lectures
Cider, mead sippin’ time almost here
All festival proceeds benefit Children’s House Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Village Green -- from Mary Ann Sircely -- Cider and mead sippin’ time is almost here! For the ninth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival on Saturday,
Letter to Editor | Lip service does not national security make
-- from Joseph Murphy -- Every once and awhile someone in public life stands up and says, “Enough!” We all know the chant from the movie Network, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” that flowed from the fevered brow of the mad Howard Beale,
Letter to Editor | SJC Democrats recommend state senate candidates ahead of upcoming primary
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, SJC Democrats -- If you are a registered voter in San Juan County, you will soon receive your ballot (possibly as soon as July 17) for the primary election that ends August 6. The one position on the ballot for state office is the race
Enter your hay or grain in the Fair this year, get free quality analysis
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Hay hay hay - new for this year at the Fair. Consider entering your hay or grain in the San Juan County Fair Grains & Forage Department and get a free quality analysis. If you plan to enter a sample
They don’t live on words alone: Voices of our Salish Sea
Saturday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Don't miss the opportunity to experience legendary speakers on our ocean life in one room on one day. Be the first to preview new
Master Gardeners will be at Saturday’s Farmers Market, Driftwood on Wednesday
-- from Dianne Macondray for San Juan County Master Gardeners -- On Saturday July 13 the San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at the Farmer’s Market on the Green to answer questions and accept plant samples with problems. If your sample is collected early, please refrigerate, in a ziplock
It’s co-ed volleyball camp next week
Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 -- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Recreation -- Co-ed volleyball camp with Rebekah Hardee is next week, July 15 - July 19. Learn new skills and techniques and keep your game sharp for the upcoming school season. This co-ed camp is
DOT still looking for your input about Anacortes ferry terminal site innovations
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with the Port and City of Anacortes to explore innovative public-private partnerships to enhance the 35-acre ferry terminal site. This could include commercial opportunities such as retail stores, lodging, and food options. WSDOT would like
Larsen announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge for students
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced the launch of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The competition, which runs through November 1, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District. Students may compete
