Big Weekend Planned by Whale Museum: Gear Up Workshop, Hazwoper Training

“Gear Up” Workshop for Marine Naturalists on March 15, 2019 and a 2-Day (24 hour) Hazwoper Training on March 16 and 17, 2019 — from The Whale Museum — You are invited to join The Whale Museum for two special events in March: the “Gear Up” Workshop for marine naturalists … Continue reading

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering a Free “Adventures in Boating” Two-Day Class

— from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The two-day class will be held on Thursday evenings March 7 and March 14, 2019 at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center. The center … Continue reading

Early Camping Reservations Open for San Juan County Parks

— from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks & Fair —E San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round!  Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park … Continue reading

Attend This Open House to Review Designs for New Playground-on-the-Green

Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station — from Margaret Payne — Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly asked for a place for their children to play in the village core. In October … Continue reading

Youth Soccer is Back

— from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park and Rec — Youth Soccer Winter League starts next week, February 5 at Buck Park for ages 8 - 13. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. through March 14. Click on the link to register now. http://apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/790 After Winter Soccer there will be more soccer. Please look at the … Continue reading

2019 Campsite Reservations Open for San Juan County Residents

— from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Parks — San Juan County Parks & Fair is offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year-round. Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates in 2019.  Resident reservations must … Continue reading

Explore Your Family Tree with Free Genealogy Club

Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 at the Public Library — from Kathi Ciskowski — Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! 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 … Continue reading