Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Return to Concert on the Green
Sunday, July 22, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- The Sunday Concerts on the Village Green in Eastsound have been a treasured island tradition for nearly two decades. Thanks as always to founder, coordinator, and impresario Leslie Seaman, Season 19 has already proven an astounding
State Revokes Certification of Former San Juan County Detective
-- from Tamara Greene for County Prosecutor's Office -- On June 26, 2018, The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission revoked the certificate of former Sheriff Detective Stephen Parker. Mr. Parker, whose last known address is in Fort Myers, Florida, did not return to Washington State to contest the charges against
Wildland Fire Strikes San Juan Island National Historical Park
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan Island National Historical Park -- On Sunday, July 15th, 2018, an historic weapons artillery demonstration caused a wildland fire at American Camp within San Juan Island National Historical Park. National Park Service personnel called 911, and San Juan Fire District #3 responded. The
Join Outdoor Tai Chi in Sara’s Garden
Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Robin Kucklick -- Outdoor Tai Chi practice classes are being held Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7 p.m. at Sara's Garden behind the Outlook Inn. Classic Yang style Tai Chi is being taught by Robin Kucklick who was a long time
Meet the Candidates at Eagle Forum
Friday, July 20, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- This coming Friday night, you will have the opportunity to hear from six candidates running in the primary election. Attending the Candidate Forum, sponsored by Eagle Forum of SJC, are: District Court Judicial candidates Steve Brandi and
Renowned Photographer To Share Rarely Seen Images
Tuesday, July 17, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Orcas Island Library brings renowned photographer Federico Busonero for a presentation in the Library’s reading room. Commissioned by UNESCO, Federico Busonero undertook three extensive journeys through the West Bank of the Occupied Palestinian Territory,
Flotsam and Jetsam: Immigration is Natural
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Island Tourist Elk, photo courtesy of Walt Corbin Yet again Orcas Island is beset with immigrants that despoil the natural vegetation, leave stool everywhere, and have little regard for local traffic laws. No, I’m not referring to 4th of
NAS Whidbey SAR Rescues Two Climbers on Mount Stuart
-- from Thomas Mills for Whidbey Naval Air Station -- A Search and Rescue helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island stages in a clearing near Mount Stuart in the Cascade Mountains during a rescue of two climbers July 11, 2018. A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from
Interested in Researching Your Family Tree?
Third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now. The monthly meetings will
Want to IDentify an Individual Whale?
-- from Center for Whale Research -- Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Pacific Northwest every year to take in our natural beauty, and with hopes of seeing our most popular marine life resident: Orcas (killer whales). The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been studying these magnificent creatures
Sheriff’s Report | July 4 – 10, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, July 4, 2018 18-004585 Accident-NonInj 12:59:13 07/04/18 A Lopez Island Deputy assisted a motorist who misjudged where the edge of the road was when parking, and got stuck. The vehicle was undamaged, and was easily pulled out. 18-004588 Mental Health 14:16:05
Paris & Friends in Concert at Orcas Center
Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- From the time she took to the stage at age 20 months with a spontaneous solo rock dance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Guangzhou, China, it was apparent that music was in Paris Wilson’s blood. Paris began
Regular Fire Commission Meeting Scheduled
Monday, July 16, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Marla Johns for Board of Fire Commissioners -- Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller (Chair), Barbara Bedell, Amanda Montague, Jim Helminski, Tim Fuller, Chief Scott Williams, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Staff, invite the community to a regularly-scheduled Fire Commissioners meeting on Monday,
Disability Advisory Committee Seeks Members
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. Washington State Law requires every county to have
Funhouse Appoints Emilie Gincig as New Executive Director
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse Commons Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Emilie Gincig as the organization’s new Executive Director. Emilie Gincig will relieve the current Executive Director, Maureen Moran, who is transitioning to a position at the Orcas Island School District. Emilie grew
Celebrate and Support the Tribal Canoe Journey
Friday, July 20 - Pe’pi’ ow’elh (English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park) Saturday, July 21 - Sxw’alech (Odlin County Park, Lopez Island) -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- On Friday, July 20, tribal members from British Columbia will arrive on San Juan Island in
