Here’s a thought…
“Peace is not something we ask for — it’s something we practice, together.”
WALK FOR PEACE
County Building Advisors to Meet on Orcas
-- from Lisa Brown, County staff -- The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for: 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 29 meeting 2. Lack of Quorum – August 31,
Sheriff’s Report | October 11 – 17, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- October 11, 2017 17-007226 Theft 10:51:22 10/11/17 A citizen reported missing a Day pack. Investigation continues. 17-007230 Accident-HitRun 15:16:47 10/11/17 A Deputy was dispatched to the area of Mt Baker Rd and North Beach Rd for a hit and run of a
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At certain moments, if you squint a little, you can imagine you're watching a classic example
Ranker Met with School Administrators to Improve, Enhance Education
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- This week, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D- Orcas Island, met with administrators from Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington-Edison, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, and Shaw Island school districts to discuss the impacts of HB 2422, the state’s next step in committing more state
The Addams Family – The Musical Live at Orcas Center
Opens Thursday, October 26 - 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning October 26, Orcas Center will feature the award winning show The Addams Family - The Musical, on Center Stage with Seattle’s Sam Pettit directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family
Comp Plan Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Draft/2nd Housing Needs Assessment Draft Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The draft Land Capacity Analysis Methodology and the 2nd Draft Housing Needs Assessment are available for public review. Presentations on these documents [were] live-streamed at the following briefings: County Council: October 16, 2017 Planning Commission: October 20, 2017 For more information click here
Park and Ride Nears Completion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has reached substantial completion. San Juan County crews placed two layers of chipseal on Orcas Hill Road and throughout the Orcas Village Park and Ride to finish the 2017 paving efforts. Topsoil, mulch and permanent erosion control are
Letter to Editor | Join Us In Supporting Bond, Levy
-- from Dr. Camille Fleming & John Fleming -- While my husband would like to talk about the bond addressing aging building infrastructure and bone-jarring rip-the-bumper-off-our-van trips through the high school parking lot, I would rather write about student and community health and well-being. The school athletic fields have been home
Coalition to Transition from Fossil Fuels on Orcas
Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Sharon Abreu -- On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road in Eastsound, Climate Justice Steward Sharon Abreu will host a Kickoff event for the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy (AJCE).
OIFR Keeps Getting Busier
-- by Susan McBain -- The monthly report of Fire Chief Scott Williams to the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) started with perhaps the most interesting statistic of the evening -- the increase in calls for January through October of this year over the same period last year. The
Sons of American Legion Buys Shoes for Students
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center Staff & Board of Directors -- Orcas Community Resource Center would like to extend our gratitude to the Sons of the American Legion who kindheartedly purchased shoes for 97 Orcas children in need. Thanks to their generous donation, students from Orcas Public Schools, Orcas
A Community Conversation: Transgender Identities 101
Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from The Rev. Berto Gándara-Perea, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Safe San Juans are co-hosting a conversation about transgender identities. Join to learn everything you want to know about being transgender but are afraid to ask. We will have
Guest Opinion | Gimme Shelter
-- from Joe Symons -- Someone seeking refuge is a refugee. My dictionary defines refuge as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. A refuge is also something providing shelter: the family came to be seen as a refuge from a harsh world. Prior to 1970, one might imagine that those
Senior Center Offering Advanced Directive/Living Will Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 1 - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, October 25, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive/Living Will. The workshop is led by RN Libby Garcia who has
New Shoreline Regulations Effective Monday, October 30
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On Monday October 16, 2017, Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced official approval for San Juan County’s updated Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The updated shoreline regulations go into effect on Monday October 30, 2017. After this date, a pre-application meeting is required prior to
Don’t Miss Eat Island Grown This Sunday
Sunday, October 22, 12 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- This Sunday, October 22, don't miss "Eat Island Grown." This mouthwatering event celebrating the islands’ unique cuisine will feature the best tastes of the San Juan Islands, showcasing local chefs and
