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
Orcas Island Health Care District – Building the Foundation, Brick by Brick
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second meeting of Orcas Island’s new Health Care District commission took place May 15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, and the process continues to be a
“Blackbird, Fly:” Be Prepared
Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper -- “We slash the blackbird’s throat, ask her why she does not sing” The American artists Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR),
Skagit Valley College Registration for Summer, Fall Going on Now
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- You belong here! Registration for returning students is going on now for Summer AND Fall at all Skagit Valley College locations. Open Enrollment begins May 30.
Trashion Fashion Workshops, Swap Meet Spaces Going Fast
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Exchange -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- This weekend The Exchange will be hosting two crafting workshops for participants in
Orcas Forest School Expands, Now Recruiting Executive Director
-- from Heidi Bruce for Orcas Island Forest School -- The Orcas Island Forest School seeks applications for the newly created position of Executive Director. Our mission is to provide a play-based, all-weather, outdoor early
Orcas Food Co-op 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day Program Continues Successfully
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays”. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross
Permanent Hair Removal is Now Available on Orcas
-- from Danielle Wheeler -- To better serve clients looking for permanent hair removal options, Electrolysis San Juan, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in the Spa in the Athletic
NorthStar Tours Takes Off to Victoria
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan -- Pictured from left to right: Johanna Wagner, Roche Harbor Resort; Jacob Snyder, Roche Harbor Resort; Scott Hale, Island Inn at 123 West and LEANTO Glamping; Laura Saccio, Earthbox
EDC presents 9th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon: The Future of Water in San Juan County
Wednesday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Join the conversation on The Future of Water in San Juan County at the 9th
Health Care District Sets Tuesday Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- Orcas Health Care District San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 Board of Commissioner - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 15th,
Master Gardeners Will Be at Farmers Market
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Village Green -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Be sure to visit us at the Master Gardener Table at the Farmers Market on May
Passing the Torch: Brittney Maruska at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Brittney Maruska, Executive Director of Orcas Historical Museum Unlike museums that simply serve as a place to view aging relics, the Orcas Island Historical Museum
Letter to Editor | Rick Larsen’s Conflict in Resolving Impact of Navy Growlers
-- from Michael Karp -- Rick Larsen's corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests when it comes to addressing the impacts of Growlers on our well-being, our
Health Care District Sets Meeting Schedule
-- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (San Juan County Public Hospital District #3) has established their regular meeting time and location. The meetings will occur
Sidewalk to Stay on Haven Road Plans
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council: from left Jamie Stephens, Rick Hughes, Bill Watson After years of re-jiggering options in public discussion at Eastsound Planning Review Board (EPRC) meetings and
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns
-- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Spring Baroque Festival, to include three contrasting performances of early orchestral and chamber music on period instruments at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
