Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Shareholder revolution means green investment
Thursday, April 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Friends of the San Juans is excited to partner with Orcas Island resident Toby Cooper to bring information to the community about green investing -- a movement that benefits humanity and
Accident claims life of live-aboard boater
-- from the Office of Randy Gaylord, Prosecutor-Coroner -- At mid-afternoon on Sunday March 31, 2019, an accident claimed the life of a boater at the Cayou Quay Marina in Deer Harbor. Kristin Kolb, 45, was found face-down in the water near the bow of a 28 foot sailboat that
Council issues declaration to honor National County Government Month
-- from Ingrid Gabriel for San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council today issued a proclamation to honor National County Government Month in San Juan County:
Art exhibit: He left us a legacy of the Vietnam War
Exhibit open April 5 - June 3 -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- In A War Never Ends opening at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) you can make a striking discovery in one of the galleries. A box containing several professional-looking
Larsen invites constituents to Friday Harbor community coffee
Saturday, April 6, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., The Bean Cafe -- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a community coffee at The Bean Cafe in Friday Harbor on Saturday, April 6. Community coffees
Girl Scouts deliver cookies to Orcas Food Bank
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in March, Jeannie Doty, Manager of the Orcas Island Food Bank, welcomed 16 members of Girl Scout Troop 46485 bearing gifts - 35 boxes of famous Girl Scout cookies that were contributed by community members who opted to
Family of Margie Doyle shares details of illness
-- from the family of Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island and its close-knit community has always been so important to our Mom. For many years she has taken so much meaning from her work among you all as an editor, journalist, activist, musician, lifelong learner, and friend. We want to
April community meetings on oil spill response in San Juan County
Tuesday April 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is hosting community meetings in April for those wanting to learn more about IOSA and explore opportunities for getting involved in local
Upcoming Meeting of the Minds: Experiences with Earthwatch Institute
Wednesday, April 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Experience is not required; Curiosity is. The Earthwatch Institute is an international organization that matches scientific research with volunteers who assist the principal investigator in accomplishing the goals of the research. Earthwatch Institute has
Congressman Larsen to visit A War Never Ends exhibition at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Congressman Rick Larsen will visit the opening of A War Never Ends presentedby the San Juan County Vietnam veterans and American Legions at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Following the exhibition tour on Saturday, April
One more change to Nordstroms Lane construction traffic pattern
-- from Shannon Wilbur for San Juan Public Works -- While the construction traffic control lights are operating near the Orcas Rd/Nordstroms Ln intersection curve, Eastbound traffic will be restricted to Nordstroms Lane residents and EMS only. Westbound traffic on Nordstroms Lane is not affected. Work hours are 7 a.m.
When a need comes to Orcas Island: Early Reading Intervention Project starts this summer
-- from Tom Owens -- Orcas will have its Early Reading Intervention Project thanks to lots of helpful and generous people. This summer starting July 15 for four weeks, 15 children that are struggling to learn to read from all of Orcas will get the extra help they need. We
New species of orca whale discovered at Island Market
-- Flotsam & Jetsam from Maurice Austin -- Apparently, recent changes in seafood-product labeling requirements have led to some confusion on the part of fishermen, fish buyers, seafood distributors, and retail markets in the Western Hemisphere, likely due to the dissolution of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and fuzzy
Doe Bay open mic in April supports Orcas Senior Center
Thursdays in April, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Doe Bay Cafe welcomes local and regional talent to Open Mic Night every Thursday. In April, Doe Bay Open Mic will donate to the Orcas Senior Center Nonprofit a portion of sales. Bring
SAFE San Juans to address healing from trauma through yoga practice
Sunday, April 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Samantha Graham for SAFE San Juans -- In honor of sexual assault awareness month, SAFE San Juans will be hosting Movement as Medicine: Healing Sexual Assault Through Yoga at the Orcas Library in the Community Room from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Park and Recreation District has opening for Park Steward
-- from Terri Rodgers for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District--- OIPRD is looking for a Park Steward to join our small team on a seasonal, part-time basis. Hours are flexible and will average 20 - 25 hours per week through the end of October 2019. The Park Steward is
