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
WSF Winter 2019 Schedule Starts Tomorrow
New, but the same schedule -- from Washington State Ferries -- Winter schedule goes into effect Sunday, January 6. There are no changes from the fall schedule on this route. Passengers can check the schedule online or pick up a blue schedule, No. 250, at the terminals or on the
Open Mic Returns to Grange on Third Tuesday
Tuesday, January 15, 6:45 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- We are again holding an acoustic, family friendly Open Mic at the Grange on January 15th. Bring your songs and instruments. Sign-ups open at 6:45 p.m, performances begin at 7 p.m. Donations to support the Grange Hall are
JP & OK Rhythm Boys Join in Random Howse Last Hurrah
Saturday, January 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- For over half a decade, April and Clyde Duke have operated Random Howse in Eastsound, bringing music, dances, theater, food, drink, and more to grateful islanders. Now, both the Dukes and Random Howse will be moving
“Man Made” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Center
Opening, Friday, February 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Youngren -- The Man-Made show last year was a huge success both in the quality and quantity of the work submitted. We hope even more artists will participate this year. All local, male artists are invited to submit their
Sheriff’s Report | December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 26, 201818-009708 Assault - Body Force 13:42:38 12/26/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible assault. A report was taken. 18-009712 Civil Problem 15:53:55 12/26/18 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment call at a local business. Upon
Be Ready Orcas to Review Disaster Risks
Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho -- Be Ready Orcas will be holding its first meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Our first meeting topic will be an overview of disaster scenarios/risks and
Working with Nature to Safeguard Against Storm Damage
-- from Tina Whitman for Friends of the San Juans -- As residents of a community of islands, we are no stranger to coastal storms like the one that hit northern Puget Sound just before Christmas. While winter storms themselves are not uncommon, the larger events that cause serious damage
Sam Gailey Releases Second Novel
Tuesday, January 15, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Sam Gailey -- On Tuesday, January 15, at 6 pm, Darvill's Bookstore will host a free intimate conversation with local author Samuel W. Gailey to celebrate the release of his second novel, The Guilt We Carry. The conversation will be moderated by author Ayn Gailey and cover
Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Lottery Upcoming
-- from San Juan County Communications -- ADU eligibility is limited. The number of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) eligibility slots allowed in any year cannot exceed twelve percent of the total number of building permits issued in the previous year for new principal residences outside of activity centers and
Make A New Year’s Safety Resolution — For the Kids
-- from Keith Whitaker for Orcas Island School District -- As island children return to school, we are asking that everyone take a moment to consider their safety as they wait for and board the school bus in the morning, or make their way home in the afternoon. The darkest
Ferries Releases 2040 Long Range Plan
Plan calls for 16 new ferries to stabilize the fleet and provide reliable service -- from Washington State Ferries -- More than half of Washington State Ferries’ 23-vessel fleet is scheduled to be retired by 2040. The ferry system needs 16 new vessels in the next 20 years, including 13
WSF Will Hold Public Meeting on Long Range Plan
Wednesday, January 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Washington State Ferries -- Please join Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton and the entire WSF executive team for a public meeting on the WSF Long Range Plan and a question and answer session on any ferry-related
Grandmothers and Abuelas Lead the Way in Aiding Asylum-seekers
-- from Lornet Turnbull of Yes! magazine -- Every morning, Bonita Amaro and her sister Yolanda Sanchez arrive at the Greyhound bus station in Sacramento to greet asylum-seekers passing through on their way to sponsors’ homes across the country. The two women come armed with care kits containing basic necessities,
Garden Club Growing Native: Wildflowers of the Salish Sea
Wednesday, January 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Eliza Habegger on Wednesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Eliza is the director of the Salish Seeds Project for the San Juan County Land
The Search Continues to Fill County Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Port Seeks Airport Manager
-- from Anthony Simpson for Port of Orcas -- The Port of Orcas is seeking applicants to fill a pending vacancy for the position of Airport Manager of the Eastsound Airport. The Port will complete a Master Plan in early 2019 that will re-designate the Airport Reference Code (ARC) from
