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
Family of Margie Doyle shares details of illness
-- from the family of Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island and its close-knit community has always been so important to our Mom. For many years she has taken so much meaning from her work among you all as an editor, journalist, activist, musician, lifelong learner, and friend. We want to
April community meetings on oil spill response in San Juan County
Tuesday April 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hosting community meetings in April for those wanting to learn more about IOSA and explore opportunities for getting involved in local
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds: Experiences with Earthwatch Institute
Wednesday, April 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Experience is not required; Curiosity is. The Earthwatch Institute is an international organization that matches scientific research with volunteers who assist the principal investigator in accomplishing the goals of the research. Earthwatch Institute has
Congressman Larsen to visit A War Never Ends exhibition at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Congressman Rick Larsen will visit the opening of A War Never Ends presentedby the San Juan County Vietnam veterans and American Legions at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Following the exhibition tour on Saturday, April
One more change to Nordstroms Lane construction traffic pattern
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- While the construction traffic control lights are operating near the Orcas Rd/Nordstroms Ln intersection curve, Eastbound traffic will be restricted to Nordstroms Lane residents and EMS only. Westbound traffic on Nordstroms Lane is not affected. Work hours are 7 a.m.
When a need comes to Orcas Island: Early Reading Intervention Project starts this summer
-- from Tom Owens -- Orcas will have its Early Reading Intervention Project thanks to lots of helpful and generous people. This summer starting July 15 for four weeks, 15 children that are struggling to learn to read from all of Orcas will get the extra help they need. We
New species of orca whale discovered at Island Market
-- Flotsam & Jetsam from Maurice Austin -- Apparently, recent changes in seafood-product labeling requirements have led to some confusion on the part of fishermen, fish buyers, seafood distributors, and retail markets in the Western Hemisphere, likely due to the dissolution of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and fuzzy
Doe Bay open mic in April supports Orcas Senior Center
Thursdays in April, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Doe Bay Cafe welcomes local and regional talent to Open Mic Night every Thursday. In April, Doe Bay Open Mic will donate to the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit a portion of sales. Bring
SAFE San Juans to address healing from trauma through yoga practice
Sunday, April 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Samantha Graham for SAFE San Juans -- In honor of sexual assault awareness month, SAFE San Juans will be hosting Movement as Medicine: Healing Sexual Assault Through Yoga at the Orcas Library in the Community Room from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Park and Recreation District has opening for Park Steward
-- from Terri Rodgers for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District--- OIPRD is looking for a Park Steward to join our small team on a seasonal, part-time basis. Hours are flexible and will average 20 - 25 hours per week through the end of October 2019. The Park Steward is
Week in review for legislative bills
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- With just one month left of the legislative session, legislators will begin negotiations on a new two-year state budget. The House released their budget proposal on Monday and the Senate released their proposal on Friday. College students turned out in force Monday at the Capitol for the Student Engagement Day and
Groundbreaking begins at Nordstroms Lane construction
Caution: Traffic lights involved -- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- GROUND BREAKING! Construction has begun with the removal of topsoil in the Nordstroms Lane area. The topsoil will be stockpiled and reused for roadside restoration at the end of the project. Rock placement for the new
For review: Draft housing needs assessment, draft economic development element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council prepared the current draft of the EDE that reflects Planning Commission’s comments on the previous version. They will brief the Planning Commission on the proposed changes in the new draft on April 19, 2019. The current
This year’s PlayFest selections taking shape
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce the selections for this year’s PlayFest, Orcas Island’s homegrown festival of 10-minute plays. You’ll find the list below. If you are interested in acting or directing, you can read
Co-op Community Hero Program supports Historical Museums in April
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program: Donations raised during April through Register Round Up and 3% Thursday, April 18 will support Orcas Island Historical Museums! Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program includes 3% Thursday, Register Round Up and Coins for Community. On the third Thursday
Free low voltage/fiber optic course begins next week
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m., April 3 -May 8, Friday Harbor High School -- from San Juan Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is partnering with Rock Island to offer free training in low voltage wiring and fiber optic installation at Friday
