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
Funhouse 5K Race Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 4, 9 a.m., Village Green -- from Maureen Moran for Funhouse Commons -- The annual Funhouse Commons 5K race is coming up soon on the 4th of July and we encourage you to
Eastsound Fireworks Will Again Light Up the Night
Wednesday, July 4, 10 p.m., Waterfront Park -- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce Eastsound fireworks. Photo by Damien Stark. The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of
Mentoring on the Farm, and Beyond
-- from Trillium Swanson for Funhouse Commons -- While the activities and common interests that mentors and mentees share are often what brings a match together, it’s their friendship that endures as a lasting asset
New Health Care District Has Opening for Superintendent
-- from Pegi Groundwater for Orcas Health District -- The recently formed Orcas Island Health Care District is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like
Catch Creature From the Black Lagoon on San Juan Friday Night
Friday, June 15, parking begins at 8:30 p.m., County Fairgrounds -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Plan an outing with your family, friends, or your special someone and enjoy one (or all!) of
Turning 65? New to Medicare?
Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 soon? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are now eligible for Medicare. It is a whole
Art Just For Fun – Try It in Summer Classes
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially
Changing Face of Eastsound
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- [metaslider id="60402"] Change is inevitable, a sign of both vitality and decay. Taking a walk through Eastsound recently, Orcas Issues publisher Margie Doyle had camera in hand
Health District Commissioners Schedule Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
-- by Susan McBain Orcas Issues reporter --Correction made June 13 at 11 a.m. “Making sausage” and “fitting the puzzle pieces together” gave way to a new metaphor at the June 5 meeting of the Orcas
San Juan Grange Holds Lecture on Sense of Place and Active Hope
Monday, June 18, 6 - 7:30, San Juan Grange -- from Shann Weston for San Juan Grange -- Do you have a sense of humor? Can you see it or measure it? No, but you
Agenda for Health Care District Meeting on Tuesday
Tuesday, June 12 4 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station The regularly scheduled meeting of the Orcas Health Care District is set for Tuesday, June 12, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station.
Letter to Editor | Thank You, Thank You from OIEF
-- from Orcas Island Education Foundation Board -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended our “Food for Thought” fundraiser on June 2. It was a fun evening, we raised funding
Health Care District to Meet in Special Working Session
Monday, June 11, 3 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- Orcas Health Care District Commissioners will meet in a special meeting on Monday, June 11
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Meeting Upcoming
Wednesday, June 13, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Anne Marie Shanks -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 13, at the Deer Harbor Fire Station #24
Guest Opinion: Planning Commission’s Vision Statement Reinforces Protections for Environment
-- by Joe Symons -- My comments refer to the vision statement information presented at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/15305/2018-05-30_DCD_Zack_CC_Memo_06-11-18_Mtg_Vision and are directed to relevant parties prior to the joint PC/CC hearing on the Vision scheduled in Friday Harbor
Cancer Survivorship Group To Meet
--by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet in the Community Church Fireside Room on June 14 at 5:00 pm. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by
