Obtaining large caliber shells is continuing to be difficult due to shipping complications from China, as has been the case for the last two years.
The Orcas Island Youth Delegation (OIYD) is a group of students from Orcas Island High School who traveled to the United Nations for the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) in May.
Get muddy while making friends and restoring salmon streams, planting native trees and doing battle with invasive plants, all in the name of helping Puget Sound. You just need boots, gloves, rain gear (depending on weather), a bagged lunch, a water bottle and a great attitude. Events take place around the region. Check dates at EarthCorps.org and MudUp.org.
Once again, harbor seal pupping season in San Juan County is fast approaching. The San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network (the Stranding Network) depends on private citizens to help by reporting stranded animals – both dead and alive – in San Juan County.
Since it opened in 1995, Spring Street International School has aimed to provide innovative, inspiring education to local kids. It has continued to grow, expanding its curriculum choices and number of international high school students.
Laura Daugereau, Washington’s first woman to compete in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, is coming to San Juan Island for a presentation about her rookie run this year. She will be speaking and showing slides at the San Juan Island Library on Saturday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation at the library is a rare opportunity to meet a seasoned musher, and see first hand her love for her dogs and their love for her. This fascinating presentation is free and open to all ages.
In an ongoing effort to raise funds for its new building in the village, Lopez Island Thrift Shop is hosting an Asian Fusion Dinner on Wednesday, June 18 at the Love Dog Cafe.
Washingtonians who are interested in fishing but haven’t tried it have a perfect chance to do so during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled June 7-8.
Racing Chihuahua phenom, Pancho Villa, owned by Samantha and Mike Patrick of Lopez Island, beat out 188 tiny dogs at the Regional Petco Chihuahua Races in Seattle on April 26. As regional winner of the fourth annual event, the puppy will represent the Pacific Northwest at the National Chihuahua Races in San Diego, Calif. August 31.
“We are filling out the schedule with more local programs,” says KLOI Board Member Ron Metcalf. “We are looking for additional local programing and DJs. It’s fun. Give us a call at 468-3656. The KLOI Board welcomes input from the Lopez Community. The next meeting is June 10 at 1951 Center Road at 7 p.m.
I WOULD RATHER BE A BOY…
BOSTON — Somewhere in the waning hours of this interminable primary, I found myself channeling Barack Obama as he began a long overdue and eagerly anticipated conversation … on gender.
The Lopez Fireworks organization is now in its 22nd year of providing the fourth of July fireworks to the Lopez community, friends, family and visitors. It is an all volunteer organization which is very unique in the pyrotechnic industry.
