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.”
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Citizen groups keep pressure on county, OPALCO regarding VRs and dam removal
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- In what seems to be an emerging trend here on this increasingly feisty archipelago, citizens are coming together to resist decisions being made that don’t reflect the
San Juan EDC wraps up 2019 trades courses
-- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- After the success of the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s previous trades training courses and a tremendous need in our community for trained
San Juan EDC Knowledge Worker Network initiative 2019 wrap-up
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is proud to announce the successful launch of the Knowledge Worker Network initiative started in 2019. Last year,
Free documentary screening: A Prayer for Compassion
Saturday, January 11, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Ingrid Kjelstrup for Orcas Veg Fest -- A Prayer for Compassion is a feature length documentary that strives to inspire and encourage those already on
There’s a new yacht club in Deer Harbor
-- from Michael Durland for Deer Harbor Yacht Club -- This year the Deer Harbor Yacht Club (dhyc.org) is an official entity thanks to a dedicated group of local Deer Harbor residents, business owners, and boaters. Months
UUF service ‘in praise of disobedience’ next Sunday
Sunday, January 12, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson for The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- Happy New Year! Please join The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for our first service of the new decade: "In
Aging Like a Guru | Be the legacy you wish to leave behind
The topic of Legacies is a big one as part of the aging process. What will you leave behind for your family, community, or the world at large? Wills, trusts, foundations, charities all are in
Current and upcoming board vacancies await your input
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Garden Club meeting presents ‘medicinal plants’ of the San Juans
Wednesday, January 15, 10 a.m., Madrona Room at Orcas Center -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Kristy Bredin to our January 15 meeting in the
Community Foundation offering workshop on non-profit board service
Wednesday January 15, 9:30-11:30, OICF -- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Did you know that there are over 100 nonprofits serving the Orcas Island community? Their focus ranges from social services,
New Year’s resolutions | A pretty old practice
The habit of breaking them is probably only a couple days younger -- from Merriam Webster -- What to KnowNew Year’s resolutions have existed since the early 19th century, and perhaps as far back as the
15 agencies successfully converge to assist in Orcas Island search for missing man
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- An Orcas Island man who went missing from his residence near Moran State Park on Monday afternoon was found alive Tuesday morning, December 31,
Local flu activity increasing; immunization recommended
Flu shot clinic Tuesday, January 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., County Health Dept. -- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While
SJC 2019: Comp Plan, tourism, and vacation rentals
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues Reporter -- This past year saw San Juan County take on a series of issues with impacts that will extend far beyond 2019. What ties them all together is
Fish For Teeth brings mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor
Friday - Saturday, January 24 - 25, Friday Harbor -- from Hayley Day -- Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan.
‘Whale of a Show’ features adult performers when it returns to Orcas Center
Auditions: Friday, January 10, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Performance: Friday, January 17, 7 p.m., Orcas Center. -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Whale of a Show was an annual tradition that goes way
