Saturday, September 23, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum — San Juan County Planner Erica Shook will be speaking about the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update on Orcas at the Eastsound Fire Station on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to … Continue reading
Lin McNulty
Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center — from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center — It is time for Orcas Island youth to share their talents on the big stage at “Whale of a Show” on Saturday, September 30, 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. The audience will have the opportunity to see new … Continue reading
— from Sandy Strehlou — The Town of Friday Harbor announces the installation of a new temporary public art display at Breezeway Park. The artwork, titled We Gave All That We Could, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the nation’s entry into World War I using photographs and words of San Juan … Continue reading
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from Brad Brown for Planned Parenthood — An estimated one in five American women has relied on Planned Parenthood for care in her lifetime. Though recent and on-going political controversies over the role of Planned Parenthood within the scope of our … Continue reading
— from Shannon Davis for FRIENDS of the San Juans — Outdated and unnecessary dikes, berms, and ditches that once clogged a marine wetland along Lopez’s Fisherman Bay were removed last week through a collaborative effort led by Friends of the San Juans, in partnership with the San Juan County … Continue reading
Sunday, October 1 for Orcas Island — from San Juan Islands Conservation District — Join us in October for the San Juan Islands Fall Farm Tours. There will be fun for everyone. Come meet local farmers and feast on the bounty of local harvest. Tickets are now on sale: October … Continue reading
— from Jim Schuh for Orcas Fire and Rescue — Due to the recent rains in the state the San Juan County Fire Marshal’s Office is cancelling the burn ban for recreational camp fires. This means that campfires in fire bowls or pits two foot in diameter are once again … Continue reading
— from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications — Today the Washington State Transportation Commission held a meeting to discuss summer ferry service disruptions and other transportation issues throughout the San Juan Islands. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, who met with the Washington State Secretary of Transportation and officials from Washington State … Continue reading
— by Lin McNulty — Perusing the local news sources this morning, three timely stories about our Salish Sea neighbors seem to also have some interest for our Orcas Issues readers. Oh deer! Bellingham considers ban on feeding deer after neighborhood invasion BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Deer are invading a Bellingham … Continue reading
— from Linda Slone for Orcas Chamber Music Festival — Be sure to catch the Miró Quartet the week of October 9-13 while the string quartet is here for an action-packed week of fun activities for all islanders. From pop-up appearances and a family concert at the Grange to a … Continue reading
Thursday, September 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons — from Emilie Gincig — Trillium Swanson, LMHCA, a youth and adult counselor on Orcas, shares tools and the science behind how parents can reduce conflict with their children through understanding the brain-under-stress, and how to harness the power of the … Continue reading
— from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons — Mentoring strengthens the community within which a child is raised. When asked why he and his wife, Angela Kasperski, sought out mentors for two of their sons, Doni and Daniel, Richard Kasperski said that it was a way to create “a larger … Continue reading
— from County Department of Emergency Management — The 2017 Great Washington Shakeout Drill is coming soon. On October 19, 2017 you can join thousands of Washingtonians and millions of people worldwide and participate in this community awareness earthquake drill. At 10:19 a.m. you’ll get the message to “Drop, Cover, … Continue reading
— from Art Lange — On behalf of the all-volunteer Coalition for Orcas Healthcare and all the members of our community, thank you to the over 700 people who signed the Petition to place the measure for a Public Hospital District (PHD) on the ballot in April, 2018. The ballot measure … Continue reading