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
Hearts and Hands: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 2004
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands (H&H), the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs additional volunteers! The H&H program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with elderly,
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results to be Discussed
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation & Fair -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic at Dr. Triplett’e Office
Monday, Feb. 12 by appointment Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 12 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited
Actors Theater to Present “Barefoot In The Park”
Opens Friday, February 16. Other performances February 17, 23, 24 and March 2, 3, and 4. -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- [metaslider id="57691"] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will
Letter to Editor | Lopez Did It; Now Our Turn
-- from Kathy Youngren -- When Jim and I bought our property on Orcas in 1977, our younger son, Andrew, was just three years old. Now, 40 years later, Andrew and his wife Emily live on the
New Garden Planned at Orcas Christian School
-- by Margie Doyle --- Alex Tamayo-Wolf Alex Tamayo-Wolf came to Orcas Island with plenty of thoughts about the world in which he hopes to raise his daughter. That motivation is now bringing
SJIMA Brings Photographic Works of Imogen Cunningham
-- from Barbara Cox,San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- copyright The Imogen Cunningham Trust 2018 The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) will open an exhibition by world renowned Pacific Northwest photographer
Funhouse Commons Hiring
-- from Maureen Moran -- The Funhouse Commons has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This role will perform a variety of general office & administrative tasks and provide support primarily to the Executive
Flu Season Has Not Yet Peaked; Still Time to Get Vaccination
-- from Shila R Wachtel, RN, BSN for Orcas Family Health Center -- We, in our clinic have seen a number of patients with influenza, i.e. “the flu” over the last two months. This includes symptoms
Letter to the Editor: Shinstrom Encourages Vote for Public Hospital District
-- by Dr. David Shinstrom -- I am writing to strongly encourage you to vote for the Orcas Public Hospital District In April. Passage is critical to the survival of primary care medicine on Orcas.
All Asked to Discuss the County Comprehensive Plan
-- from the Plan Ahead San Juans Steering Committee, updated Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. -- Do you love living in the San Juans and want to ensure your vision is honored? Please join us
Investing in the Public Health of Our Community
-- by Margie Doyle -- Islanders flock to hear a presentation on possible financial impacts of a Public Hospital District at a Town Hall sponsored by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
New OCS Principal Sets Focus on Career Readiness
-- from Meredith McKie Griffith -- Under new principal Kirk Haley, Orcas Christian School (OCS) is working to help its students thrive in the workforce after their education - whether as capable tradespeople, professionals with graduate
Eastsound Planning to Review Multiple Permits
Thursday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall --from Erika Shook, San Juan County Community Development Manager -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee agenda for its monthly meeting is as
New to Medicare? Get Questions Answered in Workshop
Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible
Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard Searching for Man Threatening Suicide
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- UPDATE: 12:30 p.m. Subject has been found safe. He is suffering from mild lacerations to his feet and mild hypothermia. He was transported to the Peace Island Medical Center
