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
Fall is peaking around the corner…
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The cooler temperatures and foggy mornings are preparing us for the coming season. My canning pot is in heavy use as I prepare and put
Call for Artists | 2024 exhibits at the Orcas Island Public Library
Want to exhibit your art? Now’s your chance. ||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is seeking applications for the 2024 exhibit schedule.
WSF Weekly Report | Busy Labor Day weekend ridership numbers
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Merchant Mariner Credential required to apply for any of our vessel crew positions Our recruiter, Renee Mason, recently got a Merchant Mariner Credential. To better understand the
Fentanyl use is on the increase in San Juan County
||| FROM ERIC PETER, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| Opioid Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. Having Narcan available during these emergencies has saved many lives. While San Juan County Sheriff’s Office does not condone the
See what’s ‘hatching’ in the San Juan Islands
||| FROM MARCY MONTGOMERY for SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| A new, fun newsletter is featuring creative makers across the San Juans. Check out ‘Hatch’ to learn about creative arts, design, food, and events on
Learn some creative rewilding with native plants
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 when we welcome Eliza Habegger to present Creative Rewilding with Native Plants. Eliza Habegger is talking
Sing Messiah! this Christmas with Orcas Choral Society
||| FROM JULIE RUSBY for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| Orcas Choral Society invites all Orcas Island singers to sing Handel’s Messiah this December 1-3 at the Orcas Center. Rehearsals begin September 26 at 7 p.m.
Orcas Island Food Bank raises funds for Maui food bank
||| FROM RICK RHOADS for ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| “When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina, our board and staff wanted to do
Fall Kickoff at Orcas Island Community Church
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for OI COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us for our Annual Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 10. The day begins with our worship service at
Orcas Center puts out call for 2024 featured artists
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is planning art installations for the 2024 season and is pleased to welcome back Featured Artist Exhibits. Featured Artists
SJC Democrats to meet Saturday, with appearance by State Senator
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY for SJC DEMOCRATS ||| State Senator Manka Dhingra The next meeting of the San Juan County Democrats is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, Sept. 9, on Zoom. The
Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage on Saturday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Barron Ryan’s love for music has always been divided. The son of
Eastsound Water’s implementation report in response to the Acuity Forensics investigation recommendations
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ||| The Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Board of Directors is focused on undertaking administrative updates to improve financial oversight, by implementing both staff procedural changes
Woman in the Woods Productions hosts tap dance sensation mentored by Gregory Hines
||| FROM WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS ||| If you like music that makes you move, set aside Saturday night September 23 when Woman in the Woods Productions brings to Orcas Center a fantastic evening
The Scottish islands that are being put at risk by an ongoing ferry crisis
Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by an ageing fleet ||| FROM EURONEWS ||| The future of many of Scotland's island communities
Repair Economy is topic for upcoming Makers Guild community talk
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Repair Economy for the San Juans, community talk on Tues. Sept 12th, 11am via Zoom. Learn about models for Repair Cafes and Tool Libraries around Washington and share
