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
Health Care District appoints Carolyn Fiscus to vacant seat
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE FOR OIHCD ||| Carolyn Fiscus This Spring, Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) Commissioners appointed Carolyn Fiscus to serve the remainder of Art Lange’s term. Ms. Fiscus will serve
Some timely reminders for July 4th safety
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – As many prepare for Fourth of July gatherings and summer outings, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to remind folks to stay healthy and celebrate
What you should know about parking in Eastsound this weekend (and rest of summer)
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| As you all know, driving and parking in Eastsound this summer is extremely frustrating. The Prune Alley project will end in a few months, but until that
State continues with weekly COVID case updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,659,152 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 28. There have been 13,129 COVID-19 deaths
Will we see you at this Saturday’s annual community parade?
||| FROM LANCE EVANS for ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ||| The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in our annual Community Parade in Eastsound on Saturday, July 2 at 12 noon.
Inslee issues directive prohibiting state law enforcement cooperation with abortion-related investigations
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee announced this past weekend he was preparing to direct the Washington State Patrol to refuse cooperation with any investigatory requests related to abortion
Create a Kabul experience during summer family fun days at SJIMA
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| This summer, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) offers families an amazing opportunity to become familiar with the history, culture, and
e-Biking to beautiful gardens on annual tour
||| BY EDEE KULPER, theORCASONIAN REPORTER ||| This past weekend was stunning. The clouds finally parted all day, both days, signalling the true beginning of summer for us islanders. It couldn’t have been a more perfect time
In the month of May, Funhouse kids celebrated at Camp Orkila
||| FROM EMILIE GINCIG for FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| On a sunny Sunday in May mentors and mentees from around the county came together for a day of fun and celebration at Camp Orkila. As our first
The Whale Museum is looking for volunteers
||| FROM TRACIE MERRELL for THE WHALE MUSEUM ||| The Whale Museum is holding an open house for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house event will be held on Monday,
Community Foundation: Hooo needs meeting support?
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| As COVID continues to throw curveballs, the Orcas Island Community Foundation is at the ready with support. The Volk Family Meeting Room has been equipped with
Lions Club salmon BBQ and firefighters breakfast returns this Saturday
||| FROM STEVE SCHAEFER for ORCAS ISLAND LIONS ||| The Orcas Island fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast and the Orcas Island Lions Club Salmon BBQ are returning this Saturday, July 2. The Orcas Island Volunteer
Free tooth extraction clinic
||| FROM TERRI TRIPLETT for ORCAS ISLAND DENTISTRY ||| Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Tuesday July 19 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents
Remember to protect your pets this July 4th
||| FROM ALINA HAUPTMAN for BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY ||| The food, fireworks, and festivities associated with July 4th are fun for most Americans, but the same can’t be said for our pets. Ask any pet owner
Sacred sounds, tones, rhythm coming to Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Get ready for a special double bill of music full of rhythm that is sure to get your feet moving! Youssoupha Sidibe and Drumspyder will be playing
OIHCD commissioners to meet Tuesday, June 28 at 5 p.m.
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| The Agenda and Materials (Board Packet) for the June 28, 2022 Board meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District will be posted June
