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
San Juan County publishes ‘point in time homeless count’ results
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The 2023 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 148 people who have no stable place to live, nearly matching the 2022 count of 146. Of
Luci B, SJC Wellness Van, to host a launch party at fairgrounds
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) is hosting a launch party for the new Luci B Community Wellness Van at the San Juan County Fairgrounds main
Community Foundation: In it for the long haul
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| This week we opened up two new endowment funds — one for the Orcas Community Resource Center and the other for the Orcas Island Food Bank. Both were
Oopsie announcement from addled editor
||| FROM LIN MCNULTY, theORCASONIAN EDITOR ||| Recently, while cleaning house on theOrcasonian website, I decided to discontinue our old email address at Orcas Issues. After all, it's been about three years since our name
ONE Bus Route Tomorrow, Friday 3/10 (PM Only)
||| FROM BLAKE WILSON for ORCAS SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Tomorrow, Friday 03/10, we will be switching to the ONE bus route for the PM drop offs. We apologize for the late notice and wish everyone a happy,
You’ll find growth and transition at Community Resource Center
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| The past year has been one of positive change and growth for the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC). We were grateful to bring additional staff
Polar Bear Plunge has moved to April Fool’s Day (really!)
||| FROM TOBY COOPER for ORCAS ISLAND 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 shine.
County hosts ‘meet your elected officials’ event on Lopez Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to host its final “Meet Your Elected Officials” event of the series on Lopez Island. After two previous meetings on Orcas and San
PeaceHealth names new chief medical officer for its communities in the Northwest
|||FROM BARBARA PONGRACZ LAMB for PEACEHEALTH NORTHWEST ||| BELLINGHAM, Wash. Lorna Gober, MD, has joined PeaceHealth’s Northwest network as chief medical officer (CMO). As CMO, Dr. Gober will work closely with the PeaceHealth Northwest executive team
Reminder: Grannie’s Closet open every weekday at Senior Center
Grannie’s Closet @ Orcas Senior Center – Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Grannie’s Closet offers household décor, kitchen and vintage items, crafting supplies and much, much more. Located in
Wooden Boat Society presents sea stories and chanties by Tony Lee
||| FROM ARTHUR WINER for WOODEN BOAT SOCIETY ||| The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands presents long-time Orcas Islander, sailor, and singer, Tony Lee, to talk about his wooden boat adventures and
A neurologist explains why Daylight Saving brings serious health risks
||| FROM SCIENCE ALERT ||| As people in the US prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to
Island school boards visited Olympia to encourage legislative support
||| FROM BRIDGET BRODERICK for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| I am reaching out on behalf of your Orcas Island School District. As many of you know, we have been advocating for all San Juan
House of Tears Carvers visit on Thursday will include Madrona Point blessing ceremony
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY ||| As you read about on Monday, the House of Tears Carvers will be visiting our library this Thursday at 3:30 where they will make a presentation related to their journey
Making the most of social media for makers
||| FROM SAN JUAN ISLANDS MAKERS GUILD ||| Join Val Curtis of Treehouse Creative Digital Media on Tuesday, March 14th for a 2-hour online workshop for island makers. As a small business owner or maker organization
Meeting the Challenge: OICF releases report on our response to COVID
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has released Meeting the Challenge, a report that explores the community response to the COVID pandemic in the Spring of
