Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital surcharge
| Get your comments in -- from Washington State Ferries -- OLYMPIA – Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferries fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October. The Washington State Transportation Commission has released
Sketch Orcas with Susan Slapin
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22, 1 - 3 p.m., Libby Garcia’s Boathouse Ciderworks -- from Susan Slapin -- A sampling from my sketchbook… Start where you are! :)Select 1 or all Mondays: July 8, 15, 22.1:00-3:00. $40. per 2 hour session.Place: Libby Garcia’s Boathouse Ciderworks(just above Orcas Hotel) Great for locals,
Orcas Island’s own magician, Matthew Laslo, presents a show for the entire family
Friday - Sunday, July 5 - 7, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Matthew Laslo -- Experience the magic of magician Matthew Laslo when he brings a little bit of Vegas to the island for his annual three-night engagement at the Sea View Theatre, July 5 - 7 at 7:30
Orcas Island Historical Museums present Spooky Tales with an Orcas spin
July - August: Wednesdays, 8 pm., Pioneer Museum & Fridays, 5 p.m., Crow Valley School -- from Carol Kulminski -- An historian and folklorist by training, Antoinette Botsford has investigated the spirits of those who once resided on Orcas Island, or who in rare cases may still be here. Antoinette
Health District decides on subsidy for UWNC new fiscal year
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- More than 20 community members—an unusually large number—attended the June 18 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District. They were there to observe the commissioners’ very public consideration of the amount of subsidy the District would provide to the UW Neighborhood
Funhouse Commons seeks full-time mentor, volunteer coordinator
-- from Liz Doane for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator. They are responsible for the development and implementation of the youth mentoring program which matches adult volunteer mentors with youth in a one-to-one relationship and group mentoring
Hey, island writers, Fair deadline approaching for your entries
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- The wheel is turning, and time rushes on…time for all you Island Writers to cultivate your roots by preparing your entries for the 2019 “A Wheel in Time: Cultivating Roots” San Juan County Fair! But, you say, the Fair is months away—August
Wolf Hollow, Whale Museum collaborate for Wild San Juan lecture on marine mammals
Wednesday, July 3, 6 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is joining forces with Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to host a "Wild San Juan" talk on July 3 entitled “Marine Mammals.” The talk will take place on Wednesday, July
Leslie Seaman, the driving force behind Music in the Park at Village Green
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Great music all day long! One of the women “behind the scenes” of the Orcas Island Community is Leslie Seaman. She has volunteered for many events and helped so many people over the years. Of these events, most notably, Music in the
County land capacity analysis reaches first milestone
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Step One in the long-awaited Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) – a fundamental piece of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan (CP) that will determine the County’s ultimate build-out potential – has just been completed. It’s called the “Gross Developable Land
Here’s a square dance to round out your summer
Sunday, June 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- This Sunday at the Odd Fellows: our big summer square dance featuring music by Babes of the Woods! Doors at 6:30 p.m., Dance from 7–9 p.m. Tickets $10, sliding scale. Kids free. Come for the dance.
Meet new Funhouse community engagement, development director
-- from Nicole Spinogatti, Funhouse Commons -- Hi!My name is Nicole Spinogatti and I am very excited to become a part of the Funhouse team as the Community Engagement & Development Director. I moved to Orcas Island as a full time resident in September with my husband Jon and our
Save the date and bring your stuff; Olga Daze approaches
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your donations for Olga Daze. This year’s celebration will be Saturday, July 20, rain or shine. Included in the festivities are food, live music, a quilt raffle, fun for kids, a parade, and a very large “Barn Sale.” The barn sale offers treasures for everyone:
Author launches ‘Warhead’ book tour at Darvill’s
Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m., Darvill's -- from Ayn Gailey -- Darvill’s Bookstore will host the launch of author Jeff Henigson’s young adult memoir, Warhead, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Jeff is the son of Phyllis and Robert Henigson, known for their generous support of the Orcas community. The conversation will be
It’s time for a community conversation on vacation rentals
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Yonatan Aldort, Janet Alderton, Jennifer Barcelos, Lisa Byers, Andrea Cohen, Toby Cooper, Andrew Hursh, Michael Johnson, Artha F. Kass, Mark Mayer, Gregory Oaksen, Heather Dew Oaksen, Margaret Payne, Donna Gerardi Riordan, and Joe Symons -- A diverse group
Rock Island hauls in some state / national awards
-- from Rock Island Communications -- BroadbandNow is a small team of data scientists, researchers, and telecom experts. They are champions for broadband consumers bringing transparency in government data and research, aggregating customer reviews and ratings, and fostering competition through better awareness of local providers. As such, they rate ISPs across
