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
NAS Whidbey SAR Conducts Early Morning MEDEVAC from Friday Harbor
-- from Mike Welding for NAS Whidbey -- NAA Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Friday Harbor February 4 during inclement weather conditions.
Brittney Maruska of Orcas Museums to Speak at Orcas Rotary Friday
Friday, February 8, 2019--5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is
Olga Hosting a Sweetheart of a Potluck
Saturday, February 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 9th at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and
Attend This Open House to Review Designs for New Playground-on-the-Green
Monday, February 11, 2:30-4 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Margaret Payne -- Over the past few years, as Orcas Island citizens have explored a vision for Eastsound, young parents have repeatedly
Next Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting Upcoming
Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- The next Be Ready Orcas - Disaster Preparedness Community Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the
County Councilmembers to Vote on Three Nominees to Replace Ranker
-- from David Turnoy, Chair, SJC Democrats -- Today [Saturday Feb. 2, 2019] nine of your San Juan County PCOs (precinct committee officers) traveled to Bellingham to participate in the selection of three nominees to
Library Will be Celebrating Black History Month
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will celebrate Black History Month during February with several FREE events and activities. President Gerald Ford decreed Black History Month a national observance in 1976
Imagination. Talent. Insight. County Artists Exhibit at SJIMA
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juans Islands Museum of Art -- Talent and imagination describe the art in the Sixth Annual Artists’ Registry Show at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). The
Letter to Editor | Streetcar Named Desire Production is Stellar and Real
-- from Luann Pamatian -- I am writing with two “hats” on: as a Community Advocate for SAFE San Juans and as an actor in community theater productions. I have been providing support for people
Health District Hopes to Coordinate with County on Assessment of Health Needs
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The topic of a community health assessment occupied much of the January 22 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD). Mark Tompkins, Director of San
Orcas Island Lit Fest Announces Featured Artists for Upcoming 2019 Festival
Festival attracts lineup of award-winning and best-selling authors in its second year -- from Jule Treneer for Orcas Island Lit Fest -- The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) today announced its 2019 featured artists. Highlights
School Board Recognized, Programs Expand, Projects Begin
-- by Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island School District Board January meeting opened with students, teachers and the Music Advocacy Group honoring the board with handmade gifts, chocolates, and words of
Historical Museum’s Dinner Honors Volunteers
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Richard Rodgers received Volunteer of the Year Award from Brittney Maruska An afternoon of interesting programs and good food was enjoyed by almost 70 members of the Orcas Island Historical
Eastsound County Advisors Look Forward to 2019
Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) starts the year with public suggestions, review of 2018 projects and plans for 2019 projects EPRC Committee members present at the Jan. 10 regular meeting of the county advisory committee
Pamela Wright to Bring Students to Carnegie Hall
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Pamela Wright with island students in May 2017 (perhaps destined for Carnegie Hall in the near future) Orcas Island is a Mecca for musicians and Pamela Wright,
County Knowledge Workers Schedule Informal Meetup, Establish Network
Wednesday, February 6, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words.
