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
Liz’s Loveletter | Town hall and session recap
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF LIZ LOVELETT ||| We are more than two-thirds of the way through the 2023 legislative session and I am so pleased to have connected with many of you at our
Reminder! Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for tomorrow
||| FROM TOBY COOPER for ORCAS ROWING ASSOCIATION ||| Orcas Island Rowing Association is excited to announce the Polar Bear Plunge returns to Cascade Lake on Saturday, April 1 All are welcome. Great fun. Rain or
Webb brings community up to date on school budget, legislative activity
||| FROM ERIC WEBB for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOLS ||| I wanted to take a moment to reach out with an update on legislative activity and OISD’s budget planning for the 2023-24 school year. Legislative Efforts
How to help fire department rescue team to rescue you
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| Orcas Island Fire & Rescue provides additional services to our community outside of responding to 911 calls. When we respond to an emergency call, some
There is law enforcement presence at Spring Street School today
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is currently gathering information on an altercation between two students at the Spring Street International School that occurred on Wednesday, March 29,
Pierce County joins in proclaiming support for legal recognition of rights of Southern Resident Orcas
||| FROM KRISS KEVORKIAN for LEGAL RIGHTS FOR THE SALISH SEA ||| Pierce County, WA (March 29, 2023)— Yesterday, the Pierce County Council voted 4-3 to approve a proclamation that supports action by local, state,
These performances will be on-screen at Orcas Center in April
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Get the best seat in the house for Orcas Center’s on-screen offerings from the Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre Live this April. Filmed live in HD, these
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office launches new tip411 tool
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a cell phone and web-based application which will help the public connect with deputies to find information,
Water, water everywhere? Are you drinking enough?
||| BY REGINA ZWILLING ||| Regina has been a massage therapist, yoga practitioner and teacher, and a nutritionist for 20+ years. She co-owned several yoga studios and in that capacity led yoga teacher trainings and
Earth Day celebration: As we know, it takes a village
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Earth Day Orcas is a community celebration of the Salish Sea ecology and exploration of solutions to regional and global environmental and climate challenges. Through Art, Literature, Music,
EDC announces upcoming webinar on L&I essentials for business
Attention All Business Owners! Stay informed about the Washington State regulations that protect your business and your employees! ||| FROM LINDA HUME for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| The Economic Development Council of San Juan County
Leaping Fool deadline approaches for Earth Day submissions/readings
||| FROM NIK SCHULZ ||| SOURCE Paper and The Intermodal Spirit invite you to contribute writing or stories to a Spring edition of “THE LEAPING FOOL,” where we will celebrate Earth Day. Submissions are open to all forms
One school bus service for Tuesday, both AM, PM
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Tomorrow, Tuesday 03/28, we will be down to the ONE bus schedule for both the AM and PM pick ups/drop offs. Thank you so much for understanding! The
School Board will meet this week on Tuesday
||| FROM THE ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD ||| Please find the attached link for the Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 pm. It will be held both in-person and via the Zoom link
Health Care District will be meeting tomorrow
||| FROM CHRIS CHORD for ORCAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday March 28th at 5 p.m. The Agenda and Materials
How about a Canoe Island Music Camp with JP and the OK Rhythm Boys?
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for JP AND THE OK RHYTHM BOYS ||| Registration is currently open for Canoe Island Music Camp 2023! Join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a weekend of music and
