Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
The Olga Symphony Plays Again
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for THE OLGA SYMPHONY ||| The Olga Symphony is pleased to announce they will be carrying on a favorite holiday tradition, their Thanksgiving weekend concert, on November 29 and 30 at
Tai Ji Quan fall prevention
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of
High winds forecast for 4am to 2pm Monday
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 836 AM PST Sun Nov 3 2024 San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-North
Needlework Circle at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join our weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2 pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether
They thought they found their dream home — so did thousands of bats
For a millennial couple buying their first home, on an island in the Puget Sound, the cost of humanely resolving the bat problem was more than they expected. ||| FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ||| WHIDBEY
Honoring Our Heroes | Orcas Island’s commitment to veterans
||| FROM MEGAN METCALF for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| As November ushers in Veterans Day, Orcas Island stands united in its dedication to those who've served our nation. This small island community exemplifies the power
Midnight Mutterings | Jeff changes his mind
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| When Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013, he reportedly said he would not interfere with the editorial aspects of the paper, and for the next eleven
Clocks shift back for daylight saving time Saturday night
Get ready for sunsets before 5 ||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| Well, it's that time of year to say goodbye to afternoon light. When Americans go to bed Saturday night, they will have an extra
Sheriff’s Report | October 23 – 29, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 24-006889 Parking Problem 21:01:00 10/23/24 An Orcas Island Deputy observed a parking problem at the County dock. Located at 1955 Obstruction Pass Rd., Eastsound,
Washington’s voters have already returned more than 1.75 million ballots
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| With the general election less than a week away, Washington voters are making their decisions early. As of Tuesday, more than 1.75 million Washington ballots have been returned. That's more than
Tara Plank’s Yoga Movement Class
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Tara Plank's active vinyasa-style yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Classes emphasize the science of yoga, with attention
Kicking off the season of generosity & light
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| As the daylight hours get shorter, I find myself looking for new sources of light. Light in the literal sense, with cozy fires and candles,
Leadership San Juan Islands celebrates its 20th year
||| FROM GRETCHEN KRAMPF for LEADERSHIP SAN JUAN ISLANDS ||| The board of Leadership San Juan Islands is recognizing its 20th Year by hosting November Alumni Gatherings and announcing Class XVII will begin in late
UPDATE: Sea wall repairs temporarily close MacKaye Harbor dock and boat ramp
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department is conducting repairs on a sea wall near the MacKaye Harbor dock area on Lopez Island. Construction was initially scheduled for October
Letter to Editor | Thanks to all who made Halloween Dance a fun night
||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG for ORCAS ODD FELLOWS ||| On behalf of the Orcas Island Odd Fellows, thank you to everyone who participated in the annual Halloween Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. Great fun
Letter to Editor | Paulsen showcases dedication to our county
||| FROM ATHENA MOORE ||| I am Athena Moore, a senior at Spring Street International School and a resident of Orcas Island since 2018. As a student pilot with the Airhawks Flying Club, an employee
