Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
Community Foundation Names Coach Dahl as 2017 ‘Flat Person’
-- from Kate Long for the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Susan Stoltz with standup Coach Dahl OICF revealed the ‘Flat Person’ who will champion our 2017 GiveOrcas holiday giving campaign. After a week of online guessing, Director Hilary Canty revealed ‘Flat Coach,’ a full-size cardboard cutout of
Turning 65? Learn About Medicare
Wednesday, December 13, 2 p.m., Orcas Library Community Room -- 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 for Medicare. You will need to be prepared for a whole new medical insurance
Community Band Will Once Again Fill Orcas Center With Holiday Music
Sunday, December 17, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Timothy Jenson -- This December 17 at 3 p.m, the Orcas Island Community Band, conducted by Jim Shaffer-Bauck and Karen Key Speck, will once again be performing their annual Christmas Concert at the Orcas Center. All members of the community are
Children’s House Invites All Aboard the Santa Train
Saturday, December 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mt. Baker Farm -- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Join Children’s House for the Inaugural Santa Train event at Mt. Baker Farm. Pet the farm animals, tour the historic depot, climb aboard the holiday train, bring your camera for a
Olga Gears Up For Holiday Potluck
Saturday, December 9, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for merry fun at the Olga Holiday Potluck, Saturday, December 9 at the Olga Community Center. This month’s event will be hosted by Eric and April Heyn and features the holiday gift exchange. Social hour
Rhinoceros Auklet Mortality and Beach Bird Surveys
Tuesday 12 December 2017 - 6pm dinner – 7pm lecture at Camp Orkila Larry Norman Lodge Fledge your nest on Tuesday, December 12th and come enjoy a free dinner while learning about Rhinoceros auklets, one of the most common but peculiar-looking birds in the Salish Sea. A relative of the
Lions Santa Ship Bringing Holiday Joy to Orcas
Sunday December 10, 11 a.m. till 1 p.m, Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick -- In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys, or walks through front doors. But for people living in small island communities in the Pacific Northwest, access to the mainland is limited
“Sing Noel!” with Orcas Choral Society
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Sunday December 10, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Sing for joy! Sound the trumpets! Sing Noel with the Orcas Choral Society and Turtleback Brass, this weekend, December 9 and 10 at the Orcas Center. “Voices and brass
Does County Have an Open Spot for You?
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Committee Position Expires Term Length Member Name Agricultural Resources Committee Position #3 At Large Aug 31 2019 12:00AM Partial Agricultural Resources Committee
Town Hall on Hospital District Draws Throngs of Islanders
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter, updated Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. -- High Community Interest in Public Hospital District Town Hall Meeting More than 100 people crowded into the Orcas Fire District’s Eastsound meeting room on Thursday, Nov. 30, for the first of four Town Hall meetings sponsored
A Beloved Island Tradition, “A Christmas Carol” Returns to Orcas Center
Wednesday - Sunday, December 13 - 17, 7:30 p.m., December 16, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol starting December 13 on Center Stage. A Christmas Carol will run for five performances, December
Letter to Editor | Lack of Diversity Raises Its Head at Local Park
-- from Tony Suruda -- I took my dogs to the off leash area on Sunday afternoon December 3rd. When we arrived there were twelve dogs in the enclosed area. Eleven were Golden Retrievers and one was a Labrador Retriever. This indicates a severe lack of diversity. The dogs were
PeaceHealth Hosting “Getting Through the Holidays”
Tuesday, December 12 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- from Bev Mayhew for Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth is hosting a free event, “Getting through the holidays,” on Tuesday, December 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring
Next Garden Club Gathering All About Garlands, Greens, Glitter
Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Cindy Morgan who will share her knowledge about holiday decorating with Northwest greens on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Back by popular demand,
Aging: A Never Ending Adventure in Deconstructing the Illusion of Reality
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I’ve been living inside the illusion that what I am more than anything else is a mother. My identity is so inextricably tied to this role that it is as if I am wearing a latex suit of Donna Reed - the mother of all
Orcas Family Health Center Continues Fundraising Campaign
-- from Ken Speck OFHC Board President -- Last month, Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) began a fundraising campaign to raise $175,000 by November 27, 2017 so we can keep our doors open. The reason for the campaign was because of an overpayment by a state insurance company which had
