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
Checking in on Community Emergency Response Fund
Now and into the future -- from Hilary Canty for Community Foundation -- As we near the end of our second month in the Covid 19 crisis, it is an opportunity to reflect on how
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 2, there are 15,185 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 182 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Pandemic poetry | Pandemic by Lynn Ungar
Pandemic What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath — the most sacred of times? Cease from travel. Cease from buying and selling. Give up, just for now, on trying to
A huge thank you to Jeannie Doty upon retirement from Food Bank
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Island Food Bank -- An era is ending. After 14 years as manager of the Orcas Island Food Bank, Jeannie Doty will officially turn over the reins to its
COVID-19 Community Conversations continue
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The “COVID-19 Community Conversations” series continues this week with three short videos that highlight efforts from organizations and people providing key services and crucial leadership
Inslee extends six proclamations relating to COVID-19
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced the extension of six proclamations today in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions, approved by the Legislature, apply to health
Recap of COVID-19 News and Updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on May 1, there are 15,003 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state [14 in San Juan County], an increase of 366 cases
Tuning out the pandemic | Orcas Choral Society, Faure Requiem
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Introit & Kyrie from Gabriel Fauré's Requiem | Orcas Island Choral Society
San Juan County Health Officer order extended to May 31
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Concurring with an April 29, 2020 decision by the San Juan County Board of Health, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James has extended his order limiting
Governor Inslee extends his Stay at Home Order through at least May 31
-- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- The devil is in the details of course, and the next few days will provide more info on what exactly this plan may mean for
Pandemic poetry | Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon
Everyone Sang Siegfried Sassoon Everyone suddenly burst out singing;And I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom,Winging wildly across the whiteOrchards and dark-green fields; on--on--and out of sight.Everyone's voice was suddenly
ICYMI: Inslee requests federal waiver of COVID-19 cost-share requirements
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today requesting that President Trump authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 100 percent federal assistance under the
Parks announces limited opening for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed -- from Washington State Parks -- Today, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the list of state parks that will open on Tuesday,
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 30, there are 14,327 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 257 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for
Congressman Rick Larsen to speak at EDC business recovery call
Wednesday, May 6, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) invites community leaders and businesspeople to join in a conversation with
Ag Guild, EDC, WSU, ARC coordinate local farms directory for San Juan Islands farms
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild), the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), WSU San Juan County Extension and the San Juan County
