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
Inslee letter to President Biden reaffirms Washington’s support for Afghan refugees
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee today sent a letter to President Joe Biden affirming Washington state's support for the people of Afghanistan and encouraging the president
ATOI returns to grange stage with ‘Savannah Sipping Society’
Savannah Sipping Society opens at 7:30 pm on Friday, September 3 with seven performances until closing on Sunday, September 12 ||| FROM DOUG BECHTEL for ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND ||| After almost two years
‘Murder hornet’ nest cut from tree in Washington state; 1,500 developing insects found inside
||| FROM GEEKWIRE ||| Another Asian giant hornet nest has been removed from a tree in Washington as the state’s Department of Agriculture tries to stay a step ahead of the invasive pest sometimes called
Master Gardeners on hand Wednesday to answer your pesky plant problems
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| The Master Gardeners of San Juan County will be collecting diseased plant samples and answering garden questions in front of Driftwood Nursery in Eastsound on Wednesday,
$465,000 from Clean Energy Fund granted to OPALCO
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced approximately $3.9 million in grants from the state’s Clean Energy Fund for 18 electricity grid modernization projects across the
Statewide COVID updates from Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 486,574 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 23. In all, there have been 6,417
Let’s help make OISD’s safe return to school a reality
Old Gym 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25 to administer free, COVID-19 tests. ||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ||| Participate in Screening for a Safe Start In an effort to
Sadly, SJIMA’s appraisal event cancelled for this Saturday
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| SJIMA needs to cancel the Appraisal Day and Silent Auction scheduled for this Saturday, August 28 until the COVID virus has receded. This
In Memoriam | Liceria “Ting” Zimmerman
||| FROM LESLIE BRAZEAU ||| Longtime Orcas islander, Liceria "Ting" Zimmerman departed this earth on June 28. She will be deeply missed by all who shared the honor of her friendship and the gift of
New report: Staggering staff turnover rate emphasizes urgent need to support child care workforce
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| Washington’s Child Care Collaborative Task Force releases strategy that builds on historic Fair Start for Kids Act investments, calls for focus on growing the child care workforce. OLYMPIA,
Funhouse is hiring helpers for after-school programs
||| FROM FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| We are seeking program staff to help with our after-school programs this fall. Funhouse programs are a mix of structured and unstructured time for children in a safe, nurturing environment
Testing remains critical tool in fight against COVID-19
Over the counter tests can now help state track positive cases ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – As the Delta variant spreads throughout every region in Washington, demand for COVID-19 testing increases. With
You’re not too late, but Museum’s WOWZA raffle will end Sept. 4
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS MUSEUMS ||| The Orcas Island Historical Society’s WOWZA raffle with prizes totaling over $12,000 ends September 4 on the Village Green. Tickets will continue to be available at the
Library Board will meet with special agenda
||| FROM JANET MARLOW for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT ||| ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT Special Board Meeting Agenda August 26, 2021 – 1:00 P.M. Zoom Meeting ID 849 8666 7534; Passcode 256953 Join Zoom Meeting
Are we prepared for fire season? What OPALCO has been up to
||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON for ORCAS POWER & LIGHT ||| Are we prepared for fire season? OPALCO has a strong commitment to keeping its power lines clear of trees and brush in order to 1)
SJ Grange is holding a County Charter amendment discussion online
||| FROM KAT ROSE ||| Did you know that out of 39 counties in the state of Washington, only seven have a Home Rule Charter including San Juan County? The County Charter is like our
