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
Orcas Fire and Rescue to dedicate 9/11 memorial
Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- The smoldering remains of the World Trade Center lie at the center of what would soon be dubbed ground zero.PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX FUCHS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will hold
Climbing PoeTree comes to Orcas Center in Imagine Festival prequel event
Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 p.m., Center Stage -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- In conjunction with Imagine Arts and Music Festival, Orcas Center is pleased to present Climbing PoeTree on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. on Center Stage. Climbing PoeTree is the combined force of award-winning performance
Free paddle board safety workshop on Sunday
Sunday, September 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Kaj Dawg Farm -- from Debra O’Conner -- With the community’s greater awareness of paddle board safety issues, a local paddling group is offering an opportunity to observe and participate in paddle board safety and rescues practice on Sunday Sept. 1 from 1-4
Six-month balance class to begin at Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Center -- Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 months, starting October 15, 5 - 6 p.m., Senior Center The Orcas Senior Center is excited to present Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance(r) (TJQMBB), developed by Dr. Fuzhong Li, Ph.D. These TJQMBB, or Balance Classes,
Special School Board meeting called for tomorrow
Friday, August 30, 12 p.m., School District Office -- from Orcas Island School District -- The agenda outlined below is the impetus for a special School Board meeting. 12 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING - District Office Approve 2019 - 2021 CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) with the PSE
Orcas Center’s September art show features Marcia Spees
Friday, September 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Can’t wait to see where Marcia’s creative talent has taken her now? Don’t miss her exhibit at Orcas Center throughout the month of September.Orcas artist Marcia Spees is known for her exquisite, realistic watercolors but for the
Author Amita Lhamo will discuss spiritual care of the dying during Library visit
Friday September 6, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- The Library will host author Amita Lhamo on Friday September 6 at 6 p.m. in the Ann Graves Reading Room. In her new book, Dandelions Blooming in the Cracks of Sidewalks Amita will be
Unique opportunity to purchase native wildflowers coming up
Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 – 2 pm, Coffelt Farm -- from San Juan County Land Bank -- Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County! The Land Bank is hosting three sales in September featuring native plants produced by The Salish Seeds Project. Nursery
Sheriff’s Office investigating rollover traffic accident on San Juan Island
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Wednesday, August 28, a Subaru Outback was involved in an accident in the 1400 block of Roche Harbor Road. At approximately 1:15 a.m. the car left the roadway and rolled over pinning three females inside and then caught fire. Within minutes a deputy
Senior Center membership drive will end August 31
-- from Orcas Senior Center Membership Committee -- This is the last week to join others who have jumped into the New Membership Drive Challenge! AND, we have a delicious incentive: All new members, members who refer a new member (or two or three), and members who “upgrade” and renew (your renewal date will
Next Olga Store meeting will include Orcas Food Co-op
Friday, September 6, 6 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Colleen Stewart for Friends of the Olga Store Building -- Friends of The Olga Store Building invites the Orcas community to Olga Community Center September 6 at 6 p.m. for updates on our efforts to obtain The Olga Store for
Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is now open for Fall Quarter registration
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- The Skagit Valley College San Juan Center is pleased to announce that it is open for fall Quarter admission and registration. Classes begin September 24. New and returning students are encouraged to contact the San Juan Center to make appointments with
Author will visit Orcas to share his ‘Grocery Story’
New book about consumer-owned grocery stores pulls back the curtain on the grocery giants Thursday, September 12, 6 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- For many of us fortunate enough to be able to purchase our food from a grocery store, rarely do we
Meet our State Solicitor General at Wednesday reception
Wednesday, August 28, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Judy Scott, Don Stillman, Elly Hoague, Marc Cohen, Anne Marie and Bern Shanks, Frank Greer, Janet Alderton, and Lin and Steve Hulley -- Noah Purcell, the current Washington State Solicitor General, is going to be at the Outlook Inn
Explore the Salish Sea in this stunning SJIMA photography exhibit
Through September 16, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Kelp Cathedral by Cy Scammell Scientist and underwater photographer Bruce Kerwin says of his grand prize winning photo, Spiraling Octopus, “I am drawn to the free-flowing form of invertebrates
Health District Commissioners choose a consultant, debate contract issues with UW
-- by Orcas Issues reporter Matthew Gilbert -- The latest meeting of the Orcas Island Healthcare District (OIHD) was essentially a continuation of issues discussed at their most recent two meetings, the conversation focusing on clinic infrastructure improvements and choosing a consultant who specializes in helping communities choose appropriate health
