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
OPALCO weekly update and check-in
-- from OPALCO -- From the Co-op staff, leadership and board: we are wishing you well and hope you and your family are safe. Our crew is still at work keeping the power on -
Lahari launches free online training to fulfill basic caregiver needs
-- from Lahari -- In association with Cornerstone Healthcare Training, Lahari is offering a free online course in Basic Caregiver Training. Time and date to be determined according to interest. The need for additional trained
Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a second positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island and a third on
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. JP and the OK Rhythm Boys If you have music you
Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and Charlie Clark, director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the state is taking steps to assist distressed
Kruse offers course on ‘pandemics in literature’
-- from Jens Kruse -- I recently had offered and started teaching, to a group of about17 people, a course called “How to Sell Your Soul: Literarymanifestations of the Faustian Bargain from the 16th Century
Choral Society cancels spring concert
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Due to corona virus restrictions, Orcas Choral Society regretfully announces cancellation of its 2020 spring concert planned for May at the Orcas Center. “We will sing
County council allocates funds for emergency rental assistance
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At their March 31, 2020 meeting the San Juan County Council directed staff to make available as soon as possible funds for rental assistance to assist those in
HOT TOPIC #11 | An interview with SJC patient #4
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We had the opportunity to talk with the fourth San Juan County resident
Have a gardening question? WSU Master Gardeners available to help
-- from Caitlin Blethen, Master Gardener Program Coordinator -- Dear San Juan County community, San Juan County has over 70 WSU Master Gardener volunteers who are trained as horticulture educators. Due to COVID-19 and related Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Alchemy Art Center creates opportunities for creativity at home
Just because we can’t gather in person, doesn’t mean we can’t connect through art! -- from Glenn Hendrick for Alchemy Art Center -- In lieu of the in-person classes and workshops that had been planned
Orcas Center | Closed but busy serving the community
-- from Bev Polis,Orcas Center Board President -- One of the hardest decisions we had to make was closing down activities at Orcas Center. That included classes, art showings, productions, meetings and gatherings of all
HOT TOPIC #10 | Medical surge planning: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Many in the islands are wondering how San Juan County is preparing in
Cemetery District meeting moves to Zoom
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- The April General Meeting for the San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Orcas Island), scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 will be held as a virtual Zoom meeting.
County government remains ready to serve
-- from San Juan County Communications -- A list of San Juan County Government Departments, their status during the COVID-19 crisis, and info on how to access services has been posted online. This resource will
EDC offering free business counseling, other resources
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- These are challenging times. We know that you are facing extraordinary difficulties right now and we want to help.Local non-profits such as ourselves, and government agencies at
