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
Guest Opinion | Let’s Make Sure our Youngsters Develop Great Reading Skills
Monday, March 25, 6 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Tom Owens -- I will be giving a presentation at Island Hoppin' Brewery in support of the school district's summer reading skills program. The first section attempts to illustrate the situation that our children are in. The child behind NEVER
Historical Museums to Present Unique History Matinee
Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Carol Kulminski -- The Orcas Island Historical Museums present “Kanakas, Pickett, and the Royal Marines of English Camp: The Story Behind Mist-chi-mas,” a history matinee with awarding-winning author and historian, Janet Oakley. Oakley will read from the novel and talk
Whale Museum to Host Collaborative Student Presentation
Sunday, March 31, 6 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for the Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is joining forces with the Reardan FFA Agricultural Issues Team to host a "Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery” Student Presentation on March 31 entitled “Is Washington Doing Enough to Save Puget
Seniors Have Talent: The Older the Vine, the Sweeter the Wine
Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us on April 7 at 2 p.m. for Seniors Have Talent, a fun-filled event at the Orcas Senior Center (OSC). The show is a combination of energy and talent from our elder
Everyone Invited to Montessori School’s Spring Open House
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Montessori School -- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School -- Orcas Montessori School welcomes you to our Spring Open House. Come meet our staff, visit our classroom, tour our outdoor garden and play space, and learn more about our program and
Orcas Road Work Begins Monday
Expect delays -- from Shannon Wilbur, San Juan County Public Works -- On Monday, March 25, construction begins. This week, the Contractor is mobilizing equipment. Next week, clearing and installation of temporary stormwater erosion control materials near Nordstroms Lane will take place. Works hours are 7 am to 5 pm,
EDC and SVC to Offer Free Training in Construction Welding this Spring
-- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is partnering with Skagit Valley College (SVC) to offer free training in Construction Welding basics at SVC’s Mount Vernon campus this May. This latest class in the EDC’s Trades Education Initiative is sponsored
$1,000 + Youth Leadership Camp for Sophomores and Juniors: Apps Due April 12
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- [metaslider id="68528"] OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors of OPALCO member households. Up to five scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship from OPALCO and the family of Nourdine Jensen, as well as an
PTSD: Making You Whole Again From Her Heart
Sunday, April 7, 1 - 3 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Sarah Blum who has worked with PTSD and trauma resolution in US military veterans will be speaking in Friday Harbor on Sunday, April 7. She will speak from
Take a Tour at Wolf Hollow Open House
Saturday April 6, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wolf Hollow -- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- Have you ever wondered where we keep seal pups or what enclosures are needed to rehabilitate eagles? Here is your chance to find out. The animals we care for can’t be on
Planting Underway as Maple Rock Farm Readies for New Season
-- from John Steward for Maple Rock Farm CSA / FARMSHARE -- Farmer John here. I cannot believe Maple Rock Farm has been in business almost 20 years. Many people told me I was crazy when I moved to Orcas and bought a dilapidated property and founded Maple Rock Farm.
Progress on OIFR Memorial to 9/11 Firefighters
-- from Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Artist Robin Lassen is well on her way toward completing the mural in the lobby of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue’s (OIFR’s) Station 21 for the department’s memorial to firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other responders lost in the events of Sept.
FREE Lunch, Prizes, and Co-op Q&A at Upcoming OPALCO Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 a.m., Orcas Landing -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- If you pay your power bill to OPALCO, you’re a member of the Co-op and this fun-filled annual meeting is all about YOU! OPALCO holds its annual meeting on the inter-island ferry so it’s easy for
Wolf Hollow, Whale Museum Team Up for Wild San Juan Lecture
Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m., 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 April 18 entitled “Hawks & Herons…Cats & Cars: Living with Wildlife in the San
March Mayhem to Welcome Nine Teams from Far and Wide
Saturday Tip Off 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday -- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Recreation -- Come cheer on the 7th annual March Mayhem Basketball Tournament hosted by Orcas Island Park and Recreation on March 23 and 24t. Nine teams are traveling from near and far
Day Passes for Orcas Island Lit Fest on Sale Now
Islanders Get Special Discount Until March 22. -- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- Day pass tickets go on sale today for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF), a celebration of literature and community, April 5-7. With an award-winning lineup of 60 artists, OILF provides
