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
A Community Concert | Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Emmanuel Parish Hall, 242 Main Street, Eastsound Sunday, Jan. 14, 3:00-4:30 pm ||| FROM SHARON ABREU ||| On Sunday, January 14, from 3:00-4:30 pm, local performers will present a free community concert celebrating the life
2024 farmer/rancher listening sessions are on the horizon
||| FROM FAITH VAN DE PUTTE for AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE ||| The Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC) of San Juan County is inviting the agricultural community to share their questions, concerns, and ideas related to agricultural
Chair Yoga or Ukulele Kanikapila | One or both available at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with
As the Paradigm Shifts | I don’t like being told what to do
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| As we age, we don’t want to give up our freedom and independence, which often means that we make choices that perhaps are not necessarily in
Orcas Center auditions coming up for ‘Returning Focus”‘
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Auditions for “Returning Focus,” a new play written and directed by Ellie Wright, are being held on Friday, January 19 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday,
San Juan County publishes 2023 Year-In-Review
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is proud to present the organization’s 2023 Year-In-Review, highlighting accomplishments, notable projects, and the breadth of programs and services provided to island communities. The public
Resolve common Medicare concerns with SHIBA assistance from January through March
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| January through March is your opportunity to correct many common Medicare problems. Your local Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers can help you with the
Environmental Stewardship Department requests salmon recovery project proposals
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department is requesting Salmon Recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2024 grant funding cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local,
Stay safe from respiratory illness this winter
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Winter is here, and that means respiratory illness season is here, too. Health & Community Services (HCS) wants to remind everyone of five simple ways that can help
Tick Talk | We’re seeing native ticks about a month earlier than usual
||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT ||| Native ticks are emerging about a month early due to unusually mild fall and early winter weather; be sure to check yourself and your dog if you go
San Juan County seeks consultant for Comprehensive Plan update
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) seeks a qualified consultant to review and update the County’s Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the Washington State Growth Management
Join Lopez, Orcas Garden Clubs for native plant discussion
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Master Gardener Jane Wentworth Please join Lopez Island Garden Club and Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 when we welcome Master Gardener
Dr. Triplett announces another free tooth extraction clinic
||| FROM TERRI TRIPLETT ||| Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Wednesday January 24 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services
OPALCO offices will be closed on Fridays: Open Monday-Thursday 8a – 5p
||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT COOPERATIVE ||| OPALCO offices will be closed on Fridays beginning January 5th and open hours are extended by 30 minutes Monday through Thursday. The majority of
Request for salmon recovery project proposals
||| FROM SAM WHITRIDGE for SAN JUAN COUNTY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ||| The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting Salmon Recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)
Yoga with Sam | Nourishing body, mind, and spirit
Orcas Senior Center (Fridays, 10 am starting January 5) ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Samantha Fisher in a holistic movement practice suitable for all experience levels, prioritizing an attuned connection
