— from Washington State Ferries — Between approximately 9:05 and 11:40 a.m. on Monday, August 21, the moon will block a portion of the sun — with a peak of 92-percent coverage at 10:20 a.m. Some of the best views of this solar eclipse will be aboard a Washington State … Continue reading
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Thursday, August 24 starting at 5 p.m. in Eastsound Village — from Michele Wiley — Walk around and enjoy the variety of art at local shops and studios in Eastsound from talented local artists. Look for the Art Walk sign for participating businesses. Of special note: Doe Bay Wine Co. … Continue reading
— from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District — Orcas Island School District welcomes another new teacher to our Special Education staff this year – Kristee Rajczi – she has 10 years overall teaching experience in Friday Harbor and Las Vegas NV. For the last five years Special Education has … Continue reading
Wednesday, August 23 – 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre — from Donna Laslo for Orcas Island Film Festival — The countdown to the Orcas Island Film festival continues with the summer series of award winning films. On August 23rd at 8 p.m. the Sea View Theatre will host a screening of “God’s Own … Continue reading
— from Steph Coffey, San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild — The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to introduce their new (and first) Executive Director, Steph Coffey, and new Administrative Manager, Cady Davies. Former General Manager Amy Plant has happily embarked on motherhood, remaining with the Ag Guild as part-time coordinator … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office — August 9, 2017 17-005275 Found Property 11:21:24 08/09/17 Complainant brought a wallet and contents to Dispatch, stating a citizen delivered it to her, after finding it sitting on top of the ballot delivery box fronting the Courthouse, on Second Street. 17-005291 Domestic … Continue reading
Friday, August 25 — from Jacqueline Daigle for Friends of Moran State Park — To celebrate the National Park System’s 101st birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks on Friday, August 25. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit … Continue reading
— from San Juan County Communications — The Washington State Department of Health and San Juan County Health and Community Services are urging parents and guardians to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up to date before heading back to school this fall. Last school year (2016-2017), 85 percent of … Continue reading
Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange — from Diane Martindale, San Juan Islands Museum of Art — From tattoos to tennis shoes, cedar back capes to designer hoodies, clothing and jewelry has always communicated deep history and contemporary affiliations. Wearing Identity – Art and Adornment on the Northwest … Continue reading
— from Cathy Ferran for School Business Office — We have a new person in the OISD Business Office – Barb Nigretto; yes, of course she is related by marriage to the island family of the same name. Barb is responsible for our Accounts Payable and Receivables, and provides general … Continue reading
— from Nancy Ayer for Emmanuel Episcopal Church — On Monday August 21, come walk the labyrinth on the Emmanuel Green. The partial solar eclipse for Seattle begins at 9:09 a.m. Monday, August 21. It will be at its maximum at 10:20 a.m. It ends at 11:38 a.m. This auspicious … Continue reading
Monday, August 21, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from Board of Fire Commissioners — The regular meeting of San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Commissioners has set their next meeting at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, August 21, at Eastsound Fire Station. The IRS Social Security past due … Continue reading
Thursday, August 24, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center — from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center — In Theater Live presents Extraordinary: Stan Lee Tribute, live on August 24 in cinemas. Audiences will have the opportunity to celebrate the icon in this once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the visionary behind The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and … Continue reading