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
Meet Hospital District Candidates Today
Saturday, February 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Alison Shaw for Coalition for Orcas Health Care -- The Coalition for Orcas Health Care is pleased to announce its fourth Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 24, from 10 - 11:30 a.m., at the Orcas Senior Center,
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
Woman in the Woods Bringing “…And All That Jazz” to Orcas
Saturday, March 10, 5 - 9 p.m., Rosario Beach House -- from Rachel Newcombe -- We have something for you... “What’s that?” You know that new Orcas Island arts organization, the one formed last year? The young upstart that put on two nights of spectacular sold-out dinner theater, starring highly
Come Sing With Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir
-- from Meredith McKie Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- This spring Orcas Island Community Church invites singers in the islands to join us for a gospel choir workshop and performance led by returning composer/conductor Dr. Stephen Newby. “In my faith tradition, we say, ‘Come and sing unto the Lord, and
PlayFest Looking for Directors, Actors
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- It’s time to start thinking about the 2018 Ten-Minute PlayFest! The Thirteenth Annual PlayFest for the Actors Theater of Orcas Island will take place this spring. We’re looking for directors and for actors!! Whether you are seasoned or brand
State Senate Honors San Juan Islander Joyce Sobel
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- The Washington state Senate passed Sen. Kevin Ranker's resolution honoring the life of Joyce Sobel as a champion for the children and families of San Juan County and Washington State. "Joyce Sobel committed her life to the betterment of others and I
Go From Fatigued to Fantastic at Co-op Class
Tuesday, March 27, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling for Orcas Food Co-op -- For a mere $10 investment learn how your hormones influence your behavior, emotions, brain chemicals, metabolism, and immunity. Join Regina at this Tuesday's class, Fatigued to Fantastic, to learn how to manage
County Medication Take-Back Program Removes 600 lbs. Annually
-- from San Juan Communications -- Wondering how to safely dispose of expired and unused medications? Take the medications to one of the five permanent Drop Off Bins located throughout the County for free disposal. The Drop Off bins are located at: San Juan Island Sheriff’s Office (Available 24/7) Lopez
High School Killings: the Story by Student Journalists
(Editor's note: We are publishing this story in Orcas Issues because, there but for the grace of God and hopefully future actions by legislators, it could happen here. It could happen anywhere and tragically, does continue to happen. We are not helpless and we are being led by our children,
Film Event – The Rights of Nature & Community
Friday, February 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Can the democratic rights of communities and the rights of nature survive the exploitation of corporate interests? This essential question, and the answer, “Yes!” is at the heart of the film, “We the People 2.0”
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is Smokin’ Hot at Orcas Center
Thursday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- The National Theatre production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, broadcast live from London’s Young Vic Theatre streams live to the Orcas Center screen on Thursday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. The New York Times
In Memoriam | Charles Melvin Binford (1927 – 2018)
-- from Susan E. Binford -- Charles Melvin Binford, 90, a long -time resident of Orcas Island, died Saturday, February 17, at his home in Deer Harbor. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather (Poppy), friend, colleague, and innkeeper, Charles has a forever place in the hearts of those he
County Seeks New Civic Campus
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Over the years, the County has been looking towards a new Civic Campus to bring specific departments together in an effort to increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and provide better service to County residents. A new Campus could also provide increased inside and
Local Churches Will Host Soup Dinners for Lent
February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 -- from Meredith McKie Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- Community members are invited to join the members of four Orcas Island churches on Wednesday evenings during the season of Lent to pray together, celebrate, and share a soup dinner. The first
Tech Talk: “Just go on line”
“Just go on line” Do you cringe every time the call center person says, "Just go on line?" If I wanted to "go on line," I would not be on the phone! Worse, I know that I will be met with "create an account" once I get to their site.
Guest Column: Protect the Comp Plan Vision Statement
-- by Joe Symons, sent to CompPlanComments@sanjuanco.com -- The following comments are based on the Vision Statement Amendments Draft shown at https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/14382 I have attached a copy of the Vision Statement Draft with highlights; please refer to this document in considering the following comments. I realize the Vision Draft is
