Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Dance Class Waltzing into Summer
Monday, June 4, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be holding our June Dance Class on Monday June 4 at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Our class this month will be Waltz which is one of the oldest and most beautiful
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Senior Center Support
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Thanks to all that stepped up to support us for this year’s Technology GiveOrcas Grant in OICF’s 2018 Spring grant cycle. In result of your donations and OICF, we were awarded $16,517 in funding to build a program to help seniors
“Yes for Homes” Coalition Hails Passage of Affordable Housing Ordinance, Announces Campaign
-- from Yes for Homes San Juan County Coalition -- Local housing activists are hailing the passage of a San Juan County ordinance meant to tackle the County’s growing affordable housing crisis. On Tuesday, the San Juan County Council unanimously approved Ordinance 11-2018. The Ordinance authorizes the County to collect
Gerry Lawlor to Leave Rock Island for T-Mobile
-- from Dan Burke for Rock Island Communications -- Three years ago, Rock Island Communications entered into an important partnership with T-Mobile US to deploy LTE Fixed Wireless to the home. Since then, Rock Island, the wholly-owned subsidiary of OPALCO, has experienced a tremendous period of growth. Rock Island has
Scientists Find Opioids in Puget Sound Mussels
-- from Associated Press -- Scientists who track pollution have discovered traces of the pain reliever oxycodone in some Puget Sound mussels. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife obtained clean mussels from Penn Cove on Whidbey Island and put them in different areas to test for water contamination, KIRO-TV reported
Sheriff’s Report | May 16 – 22, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 16, 2018 18-003146 Court Order Violation 12:43:11 05/16/18 A Deputy was dispatched to an order violation in Friday Harbor. After further investigation there was no violation. 18-003147 Vicious Animal 13:07:23 05/16/18 A Deputy was dispatched to an Animal Problem in
Amazing Photos Capture an Eagle Swooping a Fox Clutching a Rabbit
-- from Science Alert -- It only lasted for a savage, fleeting instant, but for eight intense seconds last week an eagle, a fox, and a rabbit flew across the sky as one. In an incredibly rare scene, photographers have captured the moment a bald eagle swooped down upon a
Senior Center Recruiting Focus Group Participants
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- We are still looking for Focus Group Participants. Help the Senior Center gather information and provide input that will guide the our programing and initiative goals. Participate on a Focus Group to further explore the results of the "How to We
WSU Extension Course on New Food Safety Regs
-- from Angie Freeman Shephard for WSU Extension -- You may have heard about a new federal regulation impacting produce farms that is focusing on food safety. If you have questions, you’re not alone. Come learn about the new produce safety rule, criteria for farms to be exempt from compliance with the
Orcas Health Care District: More Answers, More Questions
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued “making sausage” at a good clip at their regular weekly meeting on May 22. They made decisions on what short-term funding to pursue for the district’s startup expenses and on what firms to
Burn Season is Still Open
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Burn season is currently open until the end of May. However, depending on fuel conditions and weather forecasts, San Juan County may extend the burn season into June for residential burn permits only. The Fire Marshal will send a notice to the listserv
Additional Ferry Sailings on Memorial Day
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juans' route will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, May 28, with the following additional sailings: * 1:55 pm Anacortes to Orcas island * 3:15 pm Orcas Island to Anacortes * 10:30 pm Friday Harbor to Orcas Island to Lopez Island
Parent Education Night – Safe Sexuality Education and Abuse Prevention
-- from Lorena Stankevich, Orcas Island Elementary School -- SAFE San Juans and Orcas Island Elementary are working together to provide an informative night for parents of elementary age children on Monday, June 4th at 5:30 pm. It will be at the Orcas Island School Cafeteria and childcare will be
“Dancing On A Whim” Coming to Orcas Center
Friday - Saturday, May 25 - 26, 6:35 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the Island Inspiration All-Stars, "Dancing On A Whim." This phenomenal dance group brings an exciting and eclectic display of movement from all around the world. Brought to you
GiveOrcas Wraps Up Successful Campaign
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) distributed $234,000 to 20 programs serving the island community at the GiveOrcas Grant Awards Celebration on Wednesday May 23rd. The 2018 GiveOrcas campaign funded 82% of the requested $278,866 grants. Donations came from 377 Partners
June Orcas Center Art Show: Surface Dwellers
Reception: Friday, June 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- Three very talented local artists, Mary Jane Elgin, Sharon Ho, and Bruce Wilson are working together to present one of the most exciting shows of this year. Mary Jane Elgin, ceramic artist and teacher, focuses
