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
Dementia Friendly Orcas sponsors power of attorney talk
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Dementia Friendly Orcas Sponsors Power of Attorney Talk @ Orcas Senior Center – Thursday, November 9, 2 pm It’s estimated that more than 730 people in
OISD to honor all who have served
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT |||
The Gaza protests can save lives — maybe even your own
||| FROM THE INTERCEPT ||| posted at request of orcasonian reader WARS, ASSASSINATIONS, COUPS — the perpetrators of violence confidently believe that the consequences will be discrete and limited to their own goals. They’ll kill their
Fire Commissioners will meet on Thursday
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Thursday, November 9th, at 1:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Ln,
Letter to Editor | Be sure to read this, especially if you have not yet voted
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN ||| Please take a moment to read this especially if you have not voted. Last week I wrote a response to something in Orcas Island Discussion because I was so frustrated
Sheriff’s Report | October 25 – 31, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 23-008490 Burglary - Residential 16:28:49 10/25/23 A Deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a report of a residential burglary. A report was
Welcome to Wind Warning weather
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 318 PM PDT Fri Nov 3 2023 San Juan County- Including the city of Friday Harbor 318 PM PDT Fri
Watch FHFF Award winners on-demand through November 5
||| FROM ELLEN ROBERTS & KAREN PALMER for FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Friday Harbor Film Festival Is thrilled to present the Audience Choice Award for the Best Overall Feature Film to Patrick and the
Letter to Editor | Reasons why Toni Knudson has my vote
||| FROM B. SADIE BAILEY ||| I appreciated seeing and hearing Toni speak at the LOWV candidates' night, before the Primary elections. She took the time (and risk) to explain some things and educate the
Latest from Lekanoff | Update on environmental work taking place
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| I hope this message finds you well. I want to provide you with a comprehensive update on the environmental work taking place in the 40th District.
WSF Report | One third of our 21 ferries are unavailable right now
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Edmonds/Kingston route on one-boat service due to limited vessel availability Chimacum went out of service Saturday after one of its main engines threw a rod. The significant
Artworks will feature works by Carl Buttke through November
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| The Orcas Island Artworks features “Reflections” by Carl Buttke through the month of November. "This watercolor painting, a part of my “Reflections” series, was created within the
Choral Society Messiah to showcase Orcas talents, including yours
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| They say it takes a village…or in this case, an extremely talented island. Orcas Choral Society’s production of Handel’s Messiah this December brings together musicians and
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue seeking candidates to join the volunteer ranks
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| All are invited to apply for the upcoming Volunteer Fire Academy starting January 6, 2024. At the end of the academy, graduates will be
Polyrhythmics’ bold, funk rhythms coming to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Polyrhythmics are coming to Orcas! Originating from Seattle’s underground deep funk scene, this high-energy band comes to the Orcas Center Main Stage on Saturday, November 11 at
County and Town send open letter to state officials regarding impacts of poor ferry service
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Councils are publishing an open letter sent to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Department of Transportation
