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
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 &
Cozy up to the upcoming Winter Night Market on Orcas
Dozens of Island artisans, music, dinner and drink options, make a great evening opening for the Winter Artisans Market weekend on Orcas. ||| FROM SAN JUAN ISLANDS MAKERS GUILD ||| Opening night for the Winter
San Juan County to move to .gov domain for enhanced cybersecurity
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| To enhance the County’s cybersecurity systems, the County’s website domain will be transitioning to .gov along with an updated name. The County will be trading ‘www.sanjuanco.com’ for the
Safety tips: OIFR wants you to stay safe during winter weather
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms, including blizzards, can bring
Rekindling adventure: Climbing adventures with Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| “I feel alive again” were the first words said by Karen as she left Climb San Juan, a climbing gym in Friday Harbor. Four climbers, including
Made in the San Juans winter holiday online market and auction coming up
||| FROM RIVER WYLDE for SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Enjoy the island lifestyle wherever you live through beautiful and evocative works of creative Makers featured in the online “Made in the San Juans” marketplace.
