Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Don’t miss the final open mic night at the Grange
Monday, September 16, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Open Mic at the Grange, 7 p.m., Monday, September 16. Join us for the final Open Mic at the Grange hosted by Mandy Troxel and Gordon Koenig. Come on down and work your magic. Everyone will get one song
New construction awaits students returning to school
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Thank you for your continued support of the students of Orcas Island, and I hope you enjoy the new facilities. It has been an exciting and amazing few months watching the transformation and development of the spaces. Please find below the link
Want to know what the Kiwanis Club does?
Saturday, September 14, 5 - 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Irene McKinley for Orcas Kiwanis Club -- On Saturday, September 14 from 5-7 at the Grange, there will be a social event that focuses on how the Kiwanis Club benefits kids on Orcas Island through Builders Club, Key Club,
These county boards, committees need your expertise
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out an Advisory Committee Application or contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898, Email:sueko@sanjuanco.com. CommitteePositionTerm Agricultural Resources CommitteePosition #3 At Large4 YearPosition #6
Here we go: Census workers are now in the field locally
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- Preparations for the 2020 Census have recently begun in San Juan County. Census workers are out in different areas around the county confirming physical and mailing address information. This work requires visiting residential properties throughout the islands. You are likely to see them
Meet Kelsie Spurgeon, new Para-Educator
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have any pets? There are two dogs that live with us named Bandit and Luna; they're fluffy and full of energy. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my family.
Susan Slapin’s work is on display at Library for September
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is September’s Visual Art exhibit at Orcas Island Public Library. Slapin’s work runs a broad spectrum: abstract acrylic colorfield paintings and delicate colorful textured pastels are featured.All about sense of place, nature, color, texture, sometimes dreamlike, nuance of medium. The sensory realm plays a large
Community Church invites you to ‘Church in the Park’
Sunday, September 8, 11 a.m., Camp Moran -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to “Church in the Park” on September 8 at Camp Moran in Moran State Park. There will be an outdoor worship service starting at 11 a.m. In
West Beach culvert replacement project kicks off this week
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The West Beach Culvert Replacement project will be kicking off on Tuesday, September 3. There will be no road closures or changes to traffic circulation over Labor Day Weekend. This project provides for the improvement of 340-feet of West
Tomorrow it’s Orcas Rising: Concert at the Village Green
Sunday, September 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Rising -- Mark the end of the summer season with an assortment of local talent tomorrow at the Village Green. Bring a picnic blanket, a chair, dinner, and enjoy local talented musicians and plenty of
EPRC to meet on Thursday
Thursday, September 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Erika Shook for Department of Community Development -- Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet on Thursday, September 5, from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:05
Orcasional Musings | Early ferries? From where, to where, with what?
||| ORCASIONAL MUSINGS BY STEVE HENIGSON ||| If you want to visit an island, you have to take a ferry. So it all hinges on where you can get on, whether it goes to where you want to get off, and what it's able to carry. In the 1850s and
Sheriff’s Report | August 21 – 27, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, August 21, 201919-007026 Vagrancy 05:35:10 08/21/19 An unwanted person was found in the Friday Harbor Post Office. They were later trespassed from there. 19-007027 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 05:54:06 08/21/19 A Deputy on Orcas Island responded to a complaint of a suspicious person
SJIMA welcomes new board member
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- New board member, Marney Reynolds brings to the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) her love of art and education. Walking into the museum about five years ago she was “amazed and thrilled at the sight of
Orcas Center ‘Role-Out!’ previews upcoming season
Sunday, September 8, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center’s Season “Role-Out” is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming shows for the season, scheduled classes, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer possibilities. The 2019-2020 season is jam-packed with 15 Orcas Center productions, 24 On-Screen
League of Women Voters hosting health care forum
Monday, September 9, 12 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Haley Day for League of Women Voters -- The next League of Women Voters of the San Juans meeting will offer islanders a fresh look at what to expect as health care options change. The event titled
