Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Artist driven to abstraction in upcoming Orcas Center show in September
Local artists invited to display their work -- from Kathleen Youngren for Orcas Center -- Calling all local artists to join long time Orcas artist Marcia Spees in the September art exhibit at Orcas Center. Marcia, who is know for her exquisite watercolor paintings has recently pushed the bounds of
Letter to Editor | Thanks to WSF boat captains
-- from San Juan Island Yacht Club Race Committee -- The San Juan Island Yacht Club would like to thank the Washington State Ferry boat Captains who carefully maneuvered around and sometimes through the fleet of racing sailboats on Saturday. As is often the case, the annual Shaw Island Classic
Port Commission to meet tomorrow afternoon
Thursday, August 15, 4:30 p.m., Port Office -- from Dwight Guss for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2019. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS June 2019-A Capital Fund Voucher $27,696.33July 2019-D General Fund Voucher $44,057.56July 2019 Payroll $13,486.28 PUBLIC ACCESS TIME STAFF REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT
You may want to jump on this opportunity to learn about invasive American Bullfrog population
Saturday, August 17, 2-3 p.m., Otter Pond -- from Christian R. Oldham for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht herpetologist Christian Oldham will be presenting an educational workshop focused on the management of invasive American Bullfrogs on Saturday, August 17, from 2-3 p.m. The program will take place at Otter Pond and will
Auditions coming up for all-female production of Hamlet
August 26 - 28, September 9 - 11, 7 - 9 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Michael Armenia -- The Orcas Island Shakespeare Society is holding auditions for speaking roles for an all-female production of Hamlet in two sessions, one in August and another in September 2019; three successive nights,
Best acoustics on island: Third Monday Open Mic
Monday, August 19, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Third Monday Open Mic at the Grange. Come on down to the Orcas Grange Hall this Monday for an acoustic, family friendly Open Mic. Sign-ups open at 6:45, performances at 7 p.m. The Grange Hall has the best
Auditor seeks writers of arguments against seven local measures
Contact Auditor's Office by Friday, August 16 -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Do you love a good argument? Then your County needs you! This November, there will be seven local measures on the general election ballot. Those measures are: Lopez Island Library Levy Lid Lift Shaw
Recovery in Community pilot project launches
-- from Susan Hull for Recovery in Community -- Recovery in Community is now active and working to improve the lives of underserved Orcas Islanders facing mental health or substance abuse challenges. RIC has accepted its first client, paired them with a Volunteer Advocate, and has begun to help that client
Seniors invited to free Chamber Music Festival open rehearsal
Friday, August 16, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Linda Sloane for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is in its final week. After many amazing concerts and the final concerts yet to come, the Festival would not be complete without the free Open Rehearsal
State Parks Boating Program urges stand up paddleboarders to wear life jacket, leash
-- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks Boating Program is urging stand up paddleboarders to be safe on the water by always wearing a life jacket and leash. According to Washington state recreational boating accident data, six stand up paddleboard fatalities have occurred in the last 29
Genealogy Club will delve into mystery woman of 1917 Orcas Island
Tuesday, August 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski for Orcas Island Genealogy Club -- Do you want to find out if you come from kings or scoundrels? Was your family on the Mayflower? Are you related to the person sitting next to you at
Letter to Editor | Library Fair a success in spite of rain
-- from Ken Gibbs, President, Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Despite the intermittent rain, the Annual Library Fair and Summer Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) was a success. As always, this was due to the efforts of the many volunteers: those from FOIL, along with help from the
Deer Harbor Plan Review schedules meeting
Wednesday, August 14, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Pan Review Committee -- Chair: Call to Order, establish a quorum, approval of the minutes from July 10, 2019. Chair: Recognize public attendees. Members of the public are invited to participate in
Orcas StoryFest is back on on island with great tales to tell
StoryFest returns for 8th year Friday - Saturday, August 23 - 24 -- from Nancy Wang for Eth-Noh-Tec -- It’s back. This is the ‘every other’ year for the Orcas StoryFest and Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec have invited national storyteller Sue O’Halloran, funny, poignant, and deep, as
Guest Opinion | Many unknowns in considering property tax rebate for renting to employees
-- from Cindy Wolf -- The idea of a property tax rebate for renting to employees brings a couple of different consequences to mind that would need to be thought about and addressed. I don't have the data to know how much of a problem these things would be, but
Come sing rock classics, hits live on stage at the County Fair
-- from San Juan County Fair -- Tired of only singing your favorite songs in the car? Are you ready to belt your heart out live? Well, here's your chance to live out your rock star dreams! Sign up by Thursday, August 15 at 4 p.m. in the Fair Administrative
