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
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
Update on current status of Vacation Rental Permit moratorium process
-- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- Per the request of County Council, the Vacation Rental Working Group has developed regulatory language and sent recommendations in Mid-December 2019 to Council. There is no guarantee that the Council will
2020 Winter birding workshop coming to San Juan: Registration open
Weekend of February 7 - 9, San Juan Island -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San
Aging like a Guru | I have no time for serenity … As if I’ve got something better to do
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- In a few minutes I have a meeting. I want my day to start as I usually start my day with reading and being contemplative -- feeling into serenity so
Planning Commission closes year by looking at shoreline, employment, density maps
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter Nothing seismic occurred at the County Planning Commission’s (PC) last meeting of 2019. Outside of administrative updates, staff from the Department of Community Development (DCD) reported on the
89 local poets enter Friday Harbor poetry garden contest
-- from Julie Greene for Town of Friday Harbor -- San Juan County residents responded enthusiastically to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission’s call for submissions for its first Poetry Garden Contest. The Town received 271
Call for Artists: Orcas Island Library 2020 exhibit schedule
-- from Dave Kosiur for Library Art Committee -- Want to exhibit your art? Now’s your chance. The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is now seeking applications for the 2020 exhibit schedule.
Fitness, nutrition studio opening on Orcas
New year, new decade, new you -- from Gigi Carter -- To help Orcas residents restore health and improve their quality of life, nutritionist and personal trainer Gigi Carter announces My True Self will be
Reviewing Orcas Island Health Care District’s 2019 accomplishments
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Having secured the continuing existence of Orcas Island’s two major clinics—Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) and UW Neighborhood Clinic (UWNC)—in 2018 through operating subsidies, the Orcas Island
