Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Registration open: Park & Rec has active schedule for Fall programs
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- Orcas Park & Rec is not ready to say goodbye to summer, but we are looking forward to the upcoming fall season. Look over our attached fall flyer and get registered ASAP for the upcoming activities. You must register two
Book burning? Really?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back about 20 years ago, Frank Michels got it into his head that there should be a theatrical production of Ray Bradbury's pro-book, pro-free-thought, science-fiction masterpiece, Fahrenheit 451, and that it should be put on within the small, grassy amphitheater which, back then, used
Sheriff’s Report | July 24 – August 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 24, 201919-005973 Found Property 07:25:28 07/24/19 A Deputy responded to a report of found property in Friday Harbor. Attempts were made to contact the owner of the property but were unsuccessful. The found property was submitted to the property room
August 16 Planning Commission agenda posted
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The August 16, 2019, Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the County’s website, here: https://www.sanjuanco.com/589/Planning-Commission The agenda includes: Public Hearing on PREDES-19-0001, an annual docket request for the site-specific re-designation of TPN 351444005000, located on Mullis Street, adjacent to Browne’s Home Center;
New at SJIMA | Waterline – split, twisted, bound
At San Juan Islands Museum of Art through September 16 -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman,
Where does a San Juan ferry go when it’s given some time off?
Quite the sight as Elwha sails into Seattle’s Lake Union -- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry fans lined Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal Monday morning to witness an unusual sight as one of our iconic ferries sailed through. Tugboats guided the 144-car Super-class Elwha from our Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island to the Lake
Orcas Odd Fellows among State Parks volunteer award recipients for work at Moran Creek fish hatchery
-- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks today announced the recipients of its 2018 Volunteer Awards. Washington State Parks and Recreation commissioners or staff will present volunteers with their awards in the coming weeks. Each year, the agency recognizes the contributions of its volunteers with special awards for
Sick plants? Master Gardeners at Farmers Market, Driftwood Nursery
Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Farmers Market Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray for Master Gardeners -- Bring your plant problems to the San Juan County Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market Saturday August 3rd, from 10-3 and to Driftwood
Next Orcas veggie potluck topic will be ‘going dairy free’
Sunday, August 4, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School — from Lili Hein — At the next Orcas Veggie Potluck, our topic is “Going Dairy Free.” Our community is fortunate to have many wonderful dairy-free options both at the local grocery store Island Market and the Orcas Food Coop. In addition
Local OPALCO crew rebuilds line on San Juan Island
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Our local line crew is working on a large project to rebuild and strengthen the electric distribution line that connects Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor substations. The project included installation of 29 new 45-foot poles and 1.56 miles of new 3-phase distribution wire
Final decisions on this fall’s ferry fare changes will be made at August 6 hearing in Seattle
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers and other interested persons have an additional opportunity to comment on a ferry fare proposal next week. The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a hearing in Seattle where commission members will take public comment and then vote on proposed changes. The
Sweet syncopation to flow at upcoming Martin Lund Jazz Festival
Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson for Orcas Island Jazz Festival -- Martin Lund’s 5th annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival will light up Orcas Center over Labor Day weekend. Tickets are on sale now at www.OrcasCenter.org for three dazzling nights of great jazz,
New pumpout facility serves recreational boaters in the San Juan Islands
Facility funded by State Parks' Clean Vessel Act program -- from Washington State Parks -- A new sewage pumpout for recreational boaters is now open at the Shaw Island General Store in the San Juan Islands. The facility is expected to serve hundreds of boaters this summer. The idea to install a
SJC Fair, ACE Hardware announce new Kitchen Ace Awards
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- It’s almost time for the Fair, which means it’s almost time for you to finish up your Food Preservation entries. Check out the new Kitchen Ace Awards, sponsored by Ace Hardware. Will you be the new Food Preservation Ace for
Letter to Editor | Lovelett has what it takes for State Senate
-- from Boyd and Lovel Pratt -- We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements
Experience Doe Bay Fest
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Doe Bay Fest 2019 IS ALMOST HERE! Click here to check out this gorgeous video featuring scenes from last year. It is year 12 for Doe Bay Fest, to be held August 8-11, 2019, at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat. Special discounted tickets are held aside for Local
