Here’s a thought…
“Three things that don’t hang themselves: Christmas ornaments, drywall, and Jeffrey Epstein.”
SEN. JOHN KENNEDY (R-LA)
Tom Rawson, Singer-Storyteller at the Orcas Co-op
Sunday, Feb 11 at 11 a.m. at Orcas Coop Commons Tom Rawson will be singing and storytelling at the Orcas Co-op Commons this Sunday Storyteller Tom Rawson, resident of Orcas Island, has been spinning yarns on stage for over three decades. He collects folktales from all over the
Workshop Series for Forest Owners Upcoming
Saturday, February 24, 2018, Orcas Island -- from Cailin Mackenzie for Northwest Natural Resource Group -- [metaslider id="57816"] Northwest Natural Resource Group is offering a workshop series this spring to teach forest owners strategies to reduce woody biomass and improve forest health. This series will cover everything from using thinned woody biomass
Now Accepting 2018 San Juan County Fair Vendors
-- from San Juan County Fair -- Have you or your business ever considered participating in the San Juan County Fair? Reach residents from all over San Juan County and tourists at the largest event in the County---become a vendor. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please consider
County Will Discuss Visitor Study Results
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and preferences for management. The
Salish Sea Fest Will Feature Flutes, Harpsichord
Saturday, February 17, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents a flute extravaganza entitled Baroque Flute Trios with internationally celebrated baroque flutists Janet See, Mindy Rosenfeld and Jeffrey Cohan, along with harpsichordist Jonathan Oddie. Trios for three flutes and
Dr. Shu to Address Cancer Survivorship Group
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on Thursday, February 8 at 5 p.m. We are a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer, whether personally, as a family member, friend, caregiver or in any other
Candidates for Orcas Hospital District — File Now!
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The San Juan County Council has approved, based on petitions submitted last summer, a proposition for the formation of a public hospital district on Orcas Island. The question of formation will go to the voters of Orcas Island in the April
Citizens Group Requests Full Buildout Analysis of Potential County Development
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues' reporter -- A group called Plan Ahead San Juans hosted a community meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, at the Orcas school cafeteria to raise questions about the update currently under way to San Juan County’s Comprehensive Plan (CP). Approximately 60 people attended, among them
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Announces 2018 Visitor Guide
-- from Lance Evans for Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its ‘2018 Visitor Guide & Business Directory’ is underway! Chamber members have until March 1 to get their listing in the fact-filled guide, with a $15 discount
Whale Museum Education Department Volunteer Open House
-- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum (TWM) is holding two more open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on the following dates and times: Monday, February 12 10:00 am-11:00 am Wednesday, March 7 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Mount Grant Preserve Grows to Almost 250 Acres
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- On the heels of the Zylstra Lake acquisition, the San Juan County Land Bank was able to secure and additional 60+ acres adjacent to Mount Grant Preserve. “Mount Grant is one of the most fascinating projects I have worked on since becoming
Olga Valentines Potluck This Saturday
Saturday, February 10, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Bring your sweetheart to the Olga Valentines Potluck, Saturday, February 10 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6 p.m. A bright and beautiful new quilt will be
Doe Bay Supports Salmonberry
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Café -- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The Café is open from 5-10 p.m. and Open
Wildlife Disease Topic of Upcoming Gaydos Lecture
Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- Bottlenose dolphin by Joe Gaydos, SeaDoc Society Several years ago, a virus swept through bottlenose dolphin populations on the Atlantic coast killing about half of the inshore population. If a similar disease outbreak
Salmonberry Students’ Field Trip Opens Doors of Understanding
-- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- In an overnight field trip to “open a door of understanding” according to one fourth grader, Salmonberry School’s 4-6th grade class punctuated their year-long multicultural studies with a perspective-altering inter-faith field trip which the students will remember for many years to come.
Letter to Editor | Drastic Situation May Result Should We Fail
-- from Steven Jung -- I write in support of the forthcoming ballot initiative to create a Public Hospital District. Also on the ballot will be the election of five commissioners to implement a sustainable program of primary, after hours, and urgent medical care on Orcas Island. I believe the many
