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
SJC: Wages, Employment, Housing, the Economy, Challenges . . .
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- On December 5, the San Juan County Economic Development Council (SJCEDC)hosted its second annual “Datapalooza” to present the latest figures and projections on the county’s economic health
UWNC Senior Staff Agree Orcas Needs After-Hours Care
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- A recent discussion between Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners and UW Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) regional officials took center stage at OIHCD’s December 4 meeting. The
Learner on the Road: Arrival at Mondragon
-- from Learner Limbach -- Yesterday I traveled by bus from Bilbao to Mondragon, which ended up taking most of a day because it was Sunday and buses were running less frequently. Oh and I
Orcas Community Band Continues to Bring Holiday Cheer
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m., Orcas Center On Sunday, December 16, 30 local musicians will pack up their instruments at home and head on over to Orcas Center where they
EDC to Offer Free Plumbing Basics Training
-- from Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this January, sponsored by Walt Corbin, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, and the Orcas
The Exchange Celebrates Holiday and Anniversary
Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Exchange -- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange announces it will be holding a holiday and one-year anniversary event to celebrate the
Holiday Square Dance
Friday, December 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Nik Schulz -- Two Hands Furniture presents Kelsey Nelsen and The Shadies for a holiday square dance. After the Christmas tree lighting in
Celebrate the Holidays With Choral Society at “Making Spirits Bright”
Saturday - Sunday, December 8 - 9, Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Brighten your holidays December 8 and 9 at the Orcas Choral Society’s festive winter concert, “Making Spirits
Letter to Editor | Bolshoi Reflects Our Love for Dance
-- from Marti Monroe -- We want to share this world-class opportunity with you. For the last several years, something notable has been going on at Orcas Center at 2 p.m. on specific weekend days
Student Musicians Set to Enchant Holiday Audiences
-- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Dec 6, 13 and 20: Mark your calendars for holiday concerts by Orcas Island student musicians! Every Thursday evening for the next three weeks, come and
Two Men Honored for Saving Life of Ferries Employee
-- from Washington State Ferries -- While many Washington State Ferries employees are trained to save lives, it is a relief to know that ferry employees are a part of a community where others are
Inslee Administration Stands with Local Leaders as Navy Walks Away From Mitigation Negotiations
-- from Maryon Attwood for Sound Defense Alliance -- The Navy just announced that it terminated negotiations with consulting parties over fundamental differences in how to protect historical properties impacted by increased noise. Termination of consultation
Barbara Bentley to Speak About Changing Times, Changing Gardens
Wednesday, December 12, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Barbara Bentley, on Wednesday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas
Have Your Say on Protecting Our Environment
Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound, December 5, 4:30-6pm A Community Discussion Forum on Rights of Nature and Rights for the Salish Sea: The Why and How Welcome – spokesperson from CRSJI (5 minutes) Background on
Senior Center Meeting of the Minds: The Gift of Water
Wednesday, December 5, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- We are more alike than we are different. We all need healthy food. We all need fresh air.
Everything You Need to Know About Medicare
Wednesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m., Library Community Room -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for at least two years? Then you are about to become part of Medicare.
