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
Volunteers Make the Difference at The Exchange
-- from John Carl for Orcas Recycling Services -- Exchange volunteer John Gratch When Orcas Recycling Services took control of the new Exchange building, it was just a shell: a big metal building
Comprehensive Plan Vision: Planning Commission Briefing
Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the County Council Hearing Room, Friday Harbor At the February 16, 2018, Planning Commission meeting in the County Council hearing room, will take public comment and discuss proposed
Guest Opinion: Western States’ Duty to Revive Democracy
-- by Michael Riordan -- Michael Riordan and Martha Farish exchange opinions at OPALCO annual meeting aboard state ferry By any measure, the Pacific edge of the United States did not vote for
Salish Sea Fest Will Feature Flutes, Harpsichord
Saturday, February 17, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents a flute extravaganza entitled Baroque Flute Trios with internationally celebrated baroque flutists Janet See,
Dr. Shu to Address Cancer Survivorship Group
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on Thursday, February 8 at 5 p.m. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone
Candidates for Orcas Hospital District — File Now!
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island.
Citizens Group Requests Full Buildout Analysis of Potential County Development
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues' reporter -- A group called Plan Ahead San Juans hosted a community meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, at the Orcas school cafeteria to raise questions about the update currently
Whale Museum Education Department Volunteer Open House
-- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two more open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on the following
Mount Grant Preserve Grows to Almost 250 Acres
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- On the heels of the Zylstra Lake acquisition, the San Juan County Land Bank was able to secure and additional 60+ acres adjacent to Mount Grant Preserve.
Doe Bay Supports Salmonberry
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Café -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that
Salmonberry Students’ Field Trip Opens Doors of Understanding
-- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- In an overnight field trip to “open a door of understanding” according to one fourth grader, Salmonberry School’s 4-6th grade class punctuated their year-long multicultural studies with
Letter to Editor | Drastic Situation May Result Should We Fail
-- from Steven Jung -- I write in support of the forthcoming ballot initiative to create a Public Hospital District. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners to implement a sustainable program
LWV Washington Legislative Update Calls to Action
-- from the League of Women Voters of Washington www.lwvwa.org -- This Week's Alert! If you do nothing else, here is the most important action you can take: Support Equal Pay: Now, and for Our
Tax Help at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Jim Biddick -- Jim Biddick (Lions Club) and John Carl (Kiwanis Club) will be available to assist with taxes at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday February 7 through April 11 from 9
Tech Talk — Scam Calls
-- by the Tech Talk Team, David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- As a regular feature in Orcas Issues, this column will explore and simplify the mysterious and frustrating world of technology that sometimes seems
First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown Nigh
Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Janet Brownell -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) invites you to the First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. Yes, you read correctly grilled cheese. This
