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
Two $5,000 scholarships offered for people entering skilled trades
||| FROM BRAD BARRON for BARRON HEATING, AC & PLUMBING ||| To draw attention to amazing career opportunities in the skilled trades, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is offering two $5,000 scholarships to residents
Community Foundation: And away we go
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| 2023 is off and running. High winds and high tides continue to keep us on our toes and our flashlights and candles on hand, just
Leaping Fool invites writers to explore cycle of RENEWAL
||| FROM NIK SCHULTZ for THE LEAPING FOOL ||| For our final gathering of “T H E L E A P I N G F O O L,” Winter writers series, we invite contributors to explore the
Sun Days on Orcas | Laurel Wrye’s cards for Afghanistan
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| You may know Ken and Laurel Wrye as acquaintances or neighbors, but did you know that they worked in Afghanistan for five years from 1966-1968 and
Public schools to recognize MLK birthday holiday
||| FROM DOUG MARSHALL for WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS ||| This year, Orcas Island school students will be treated to a special celebration of the Federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Emily Geyman has released a new book
||| FROM EMILY GEYMAN ||| Two Americans boarded ships a century ago for places unknown to them: Bulgaria, Japan and Russia. They were eager for adventures and to help make the world a better place.
New president to head SJIMA
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SJI MUSEUM OF ART ||| Linda Chowdry The Board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is pleased to announce the election of a new president,
Learn what Island Reproductive Health is up to at upcoming meet
||| FROM GRAY GAILEY for ISLAND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE ||| If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get more involved in our community, come hear what Island Reproductive Health Initiative (IRHI) is all about
Sheriff’s Report | December 28, 2022 – January 3, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 22-009122 Disorderly Conduct 01:17:45 12/28/22 San Juan Deputies responded to a report of a suicide attempt. An individual used methamphetamine and was in a
West Beach Road to be completely closed for three days
||| FROM SJC PUBLIC WORKS ||| San Juan County’s Public Works Department announces the complete closure of West Beach Rd for three days: January 9-11. This 72-hour road closure is necessary to replace a large
San Juan Vision Source seeks new staff member
||| FROM CHRIS WHITE for SAN JUANS VISION SOURCE ||| About Our Company San Juans Vision Source is dedicated to providing the San Juan Island the highest quality vision services and products. Located in Friday
Advanced camping reservations to soon be available for year-round islanders
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair Department is offering advanced camping reservations for San Juan County year-round residents beginning January 25 at 6:00 am until
Special Port meeting coming up in Anacortes
||| FROM PORT OF ORCAS ||| Please see link below for the Special Meeting taking place on Friday, January 6 from 12 - 2:00 p.m. with the WPPA at the Port of Anacortes. This is
MLK Day is at Emmanuel Episcopal this year
||| FROM SHARON ABREU for IRTHLINGZ ||| This year's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event will take place at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound on Sunday, January 15 from 3:00 until 4:30.
Garden Club to host hybrid meeting on noxious weed control
||| FROM PERRI GIBBONS for ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| On Wednesday, January 18th at 10:00, the Orcas Island Garden Club will host a Hybrid meeting with Jason Ontjes. You may attend the presentation in person in the
Visual Art Committee issues call for artists for 2023
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is seeking a call for artists for the first two community shows of 2023. New Perspectives: Classical and Digital Photography All
