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
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
Island Health class offerings
||| FROM RACHEL LAMBERT for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Island Health offers nutrition and exercise for osteoporosis class Dietary habits play an important role in your risk of developing osteoporosis. Join registered dietitian Amber Phillips, MS,
UPDATED: West coast states launch new multi-state commitment to reproductive freedom
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| California, Oregon and Washington will continue to be a safe haven for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive health care services in these states. UPDATE:
San Juan Island National Historical Park opens new visitor center
||| FROM CYRUS FORMAN for SJI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ||| Friday Harbor, WA – San Juan Island National Historical Park opened its brand new American Camp Visitor Center exhibits to the public for the first
Orcas Rotary’s pickleball tournament to be held in August
||| FROM LINDA HAMILTON for ORCAS ROTARY ||| Let’s play pickleball! The annual Orcas Island Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for a full weekend of friendly competition August 6 – 7 th at Buck Park on
West Coast states unite to “fight like hell” to protect access to abortion
||| FROM. THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| On Friday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
This week’s statewide COVID stats
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 1,640,182 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 21. There have been 13,055 COVID-19 deaths
