Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Land Bank Secures Over 280 Acres in San Juan Valley
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- 2018 looks like another busy and exciting year for your Land Bank. Almost two years to the day, and a full year before the loan was due, the highly anticipated acquisition of the Zylstra Lake property on San Juan Island came to
San Juan and Orcas Island Women’s Marches Planned
Saturday, January 20, 11:30 a.m., Gather at Waterfront Park -- from Gretchen Krampf -- ISLAND WOMEN'S MARCH invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging
Letter to Editor | Thank you as Orcas Family Health Continues Financial Drive
-- from Ken Speck, President, Orcas Family Health Center -- This is a huge "thank you" to the many people who have responded to our request for funds to support the continuation of Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC). I am very pleased to tell you OFHC has received $145,000 to
Flu Activity Increasing In Our Region
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Flu activity and hospital visits for flu-like symptoms are rapidly increasing in Washington. “While flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, we are not currently seeing the levels reported in the state and region,” says Dr. Frank James, Health Officer
Orcas Center Welcomes The Good Lovelies Back to Center Stage
Thursday, January 18, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center welcomes the Good Lovelies back to Center Stage on January 18, 7:30 pm. Audiences have fallen in love with the Good Lovelies for over ten years. Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore
Ranker Legislation Would Ban Atlantic Salmon Net Pens That Threaten Puget Sound
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, testified on his proposal to permanently ban commercial net pens used for fish farming in Washington state during Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee. “The crisis we face due to the escape
Peter Garlock Appointed to Fill OPALCO Board Vacancy
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- photo: Peter Garlock (contributed) Peter Garlock of Lopez Island joins the OPALCO Board of Directors in February, 2018 to fill the vacancy created by Jim Lett upon his retirement. The OPALCO Board appointed Garlock to the position at the December board
Garden Club Presentation: Drought Tolerant Landscapes for Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, January 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Everett Chu, owner of Azusa Farm and Gardens, on Wednesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Mr. Chu will discuss the advantages of a
Eastsound Planners Schedule Work for 2018
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) got off to a substantive start in its first meeting of 2018, fleshing out its workplan, publicizing the Eastsound Vision Survey completed last fall, and hearing from Council Member Rick Hughes. The EPRC is charged by San Juan County
Gov. Inslee Emphasizes Carbon Pollution in State Address
-- from the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- Governor Jay Inslee addresses the State Legislature in his "State of the State" address on Jan. 9, 2018 Gov. Jay Inslee today [Jan. 9, 2018] delivered his 2018 State of the State address, a speech that highlighted
Learn About Community Foundation Grantmaking
-- from Kate Long for OICF -- All nonprofits serving Orcas Island are invited to join Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) for a Grantee Stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, January 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Emanuel Parish Hall. At this meeting we will: Discuss OICF grantmaking practices in general Give
Letter to Editor | Montessori School Thanks the Community
-- from The Orcas Montessori School Families and Staff -- The families and staff of the Orcas Montessori School would like to sincerely thank everyone who generously supported our holiday wreath sale this year. The wreath sale is our second biggest fundraiser, and it benefits the school in a multitude of
Calling all Orcas Writers
-- from Jule Treneer for Orcas LitFest -- The deadline for proposals for participating in the Orcas Island Lit Fest is this Friday, January 12th! Apply to be a part of our program or to give a reading at our Friday night Lit Walk (which highlights local and emerging talents.)
Another Free Day in State Park Coming Up
-- from Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. The next free day is Monday, Jan. 15, in honor of the holiday celebrating Martin Luther
Airport Schedules Open House to Discuss Master Plan
Wednesday, January 10, 1 - 2 p.m., and 5 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anthony Simpson for Orcas Airport -- The Orcas Island Airport, in coordination with DOWL, is conducting a public open house to discuss the Orcas Island Airport Master Plan. The meeting will be held
Orcas Christian School Invites Community to Free Dinner
Tuesday, January 9, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Thomas Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School invites you to the first of three community dinners for 2018 on Tuesday, January 9, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. These free, all-you-can-eat meals are held on the second
