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
Learn bookkeeping and accounting basics with the EDC
||| FROM MARTI MCCONNELL for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ||| Islanders interested in a career in Bookkeeping or Accounting are invited to join an introductory class offered by the EDC. Karol McLuen, CPA, will lead a course
Three first-grade options available
||| FROM SUZANNE SMITH for ORCAS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ||| Join Elemententary Principal Lorena Stankevich and teachers as they share options for families with students entering 1st grade for the 2023-24 school year. This 45
Peace Island recognized for patient experience sixth year in a row
||| FROM ANNE WILLIAMS for PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER ||| PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center has been recognized with a 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey, the national leader in healthcare consumer
A history of innovation: How Seattle changed the world
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| COURTESY OF ORCASONIAN READER ||| SEATTLE — Ever wonder what the world would be like without planes, computer software and online shopping? Thanks to progressive Seattle innovators and change-makers, the world
Young environmentalist program at Alchemy this spring
||| FROM GLENN HENDRICK for ALCHEMY ART CENTER ||| This spring, Alchemy Art Center will be offering its second year of Young Environmentalists, a multifaceted arts and environment program geared toward kids ages 11-15. In
Stick Men come to Orcas Center February 4
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center is thrilled to welcome Stick Men on Saturday, February 4 on the Center Stage. Stick Men is a progressive rock band created by musicians Tony
Island Health classes in the offing
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Living Better with Diabetes Join Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Amanda Lungren in a discussion on healthy eating, being active, and reducing risks
Health, wellness conversation coming to Library this Saturday
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Please join us at the OI LIbrary for an enlightening conversation about wellness with islanders Gigi & Melissa. They will answer your questions and share unique
Meet your school board member Greg White
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Greg White finds being on the School Board incredible rewarding and sometimes difficult: "It has been foundational in my adult life and I am grateful to have had
Free tooth extraction clinic coming up
||| FROM TERI TRIPLETT ||| Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday February 9 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services
Fun Fridays for Littles at The Funhouse!
||| FROM EMILIE GINCIG for THE FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| The Funhouse is excited to welcome back the little ones and their families for playgroup and Music with Ms. Mary on Fridays! Both offerings are for
You can register now for upcoming Ag Summit
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Early Bird Registration is now open for the 11th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 3 & 4, 2023 through 5 p.m. January 29. The Summit will
Housing Study is now available for public perusal
||| FROM MARCY MONTGOMERY for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MAKERS GUILD ||| During 2022, a team of Food System and Housing Groups assisted in developing and conducting a new housing study that looked at 1) the
Don’t forget to check for your missing money
National Unclaimed Property Day is Feb. 1 ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ||| OLYMPIA, WASH. – Jan. 25, 2023 – Whether it’s from an uncashed check, unused gift certificate or forgotten safety deposit box, everyone loves finding
Fire Commission needs to fill another vacancy
||| FROM KATHRYN BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| The Orcas Island Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking candidates to fill an unexpired term for Seat #4. The Board will conduct a public process
You can show your support of HB 1244, Levy Cap Bill
||| FROM ERIC WEBB for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| HB 1244, was introduced earlier this month to bring the per-student levy caps for all school districts in Washington up to the same level as
