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
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project is a looming environmental disaster
||| FROM THE SALISH CURRENT ||| It was in 1984 I first became aware of the port on Roberts Bank in the south arm of the Fraser estuary, when we moved to a small farm
Sheriff’s Office investigating hunting accident on Lopez
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a hunting accident on Lopez Island that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, November 18, the San Juan County
Two educational opportunities from Island Health at Senior Center
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Island Health will be providing two health education opportunities, in-person on Orcas Island on Thursday, November 30. At 1:00 PM - Move Your Way Learn the most up-to-date
Join Rosedanie and other Orcas Islanders in bringing food security to Haitians
||| FROM BRUCE WILSON & MARY JANE ELGIN ||| In the midst of Haiti's turbulent landscape, marked by persistent unrest and acute food shortages, Helping Hands Noramise emerges not just as a ray of
Handmade Craft Market coming to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is excited to host a Handmade Craft Market on November 25 (Small Business Saturday) from 11am - 4pm in
First-ever showcase of multi-island student artwork coming up
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Student artists from San Juan, Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas Island showcase their work in the first inter-island showcase presented by The San Juan Arts Council along with
Orcas Island’s annual holiday fundraising campaign, GIVE ORCAS, opens Nov 20
||| FROM TERA ANDAYA for COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Give meaningful gifts this year that will ripple throughout the community. HOLIDAY GIVE ORCAS is back for a remarkable 10th anniversary on Orcas Island! This community-driven fundraising
In English / Spanish | Open enrollment is here through Washington Healthplanfinder
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CTR. ||| Starting Nov. 1, all Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, can shop health and dental plans through Washington Healthplanfinder. Learn more about health care options for
Come see the ‘friendship fish’ mosaic at SJI Sculpture Park
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SJI SCULPTURE PARK ||| The Friendship Fish mosaic was designed by San Juan Island artist and Alchemy Art Center Co-Director Maria Michaelson, and was created under the direction of
Wooly Winter Pop Up begins next week at Lum Farm
||| FROM MANDY TROXEL for LUM FARM ||| The Lum Farm Tree Sale is about to begin! Noble, Frasier and Douglas Fir trees from 2 ft. to 10 ft. will be available. Tree sale hours
Sheriff’s Report | November 8 – 13, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 23-008777 Accident-NonInj 10:23:39 11/08/23 Two vehicle were involved in a minor collision. Information was exchanged and a report was done. No infractions were issued.
Weekly Ferry Update | Busy, busy week at our favorite ferry service
||| FROM NICOLE MCINTOSH for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Thanksgiving weekend ferry travel Carve out some extra time if your Thanksgiving travel plans include a state ferry ride. In addition to the long vehicle lines
Letter to Editor | Congrats to Kate Hansen on her Fire Commission victory
||| FROM TONI KNUDSON ||| I want to congratulate Kate Hansen on her election to the Orcas fire commission. I also want to thank the many Orcas voters who supported me. Now all of
New plant hardiness map, used by gardeners nationwide, is unveiled
||| FROM PHYS.ORG ||| The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures
Health Care District seeking a maintenance handyman
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is a Washington Public Hospital District that exists to protect and improve the health of our community. OIHCD owns the
Dolly Parton album launch party at library
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Dolly Parton Album Launch Party at the Orcas Island Public Library. Friday November 17th at 5pm. Dancing & Singing, Fashion Show, Trivia & Food, Movies &
