Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
Annual Tree Lighting Event a Glowing Success
-- from Lance Evans for Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Our own Santa and Mrs. Claus The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all those who helped make this year’s Village Green tree lighting a success. Friday, December 1st was a bit on the wet
Aging into Shameless Perfection
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- There were three times in my young life when my parents wanted to disown me. The first time, I was 10 years old and requested that I be allowed to leave Sacred Heart Catholic School and attend the public school. Initially they were appalled by
Salish Sea Youth Ballet Will Present Nutcracker in Friday Harbor
Saturday, December 16, 7 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jeanne Peihl for Salish Sea Youth Ballet -- Salish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2017 Friday Harbor Nutcracker. San Juan Island dancers will perform The Nutcracker in an intimate tea party setting at
Guest Opinion: Our History and the Price of Freedom
-- by David Kobrin -- How to mark Veterans Day always raised complicated issues for me during the thirty years I worked as a history teacher. It’s important to honor the men and women who’ve served in our armed forces. Without them, without the intelligence and foresight of our military
Sheriff’s Report | November 29 – December 5, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 29, 2017 17-008395 Accident-NonInj 07:47:14 11/29/17 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Orcas Rd. The female driver, who was the vehicles soleoccupant, was uninjured. A report was taken. 17-008401 Theft 11:21:49 11/29/17 Mail
County Acquires 100-acre Odlin South from State DNR
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Odlin Park South, Lopez Island After a persistent year-long effort by San Juan County, the Odlin South property sale was approved by the WA Board of Natural Resources on December 5, 2017. Council members Jamie Stephens and Rick Hughes, along with
The Giving Tree is at Island Market
The Giving Tree and Santa's Mailbox have arrived at Island Market! Come visit the Giving Tree, choose an ornament tag with a child's gift wish on it and go shopping! If you would like to participate but don't want to shop, you can make a monetary donation at the checkstand
Town Hall #2: Public Hospital District: How It Works
-- from Alison Shaw for the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare -- The Coalition for Orcas Healthcare is pleased to announce its second Town Hall Meeting on Monday, December 18, from 5:30- 7:00 PM, in the Orcas Island Public High School Cafeteria. Residents are invited to hear more information and voice
Driving After Dark? Be Aware Owls Are Out
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- When you’re driving home from work, keep an eye out for owls. At this time of year it's dark when most people are heading home from work so owls are already out hunting. They may be so focused on catching the mouse in
Monthly Meeting of Cancer Survivorship Group
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet in the Community Church Fireside Room on December 14th at 5 p.m. We are a monthly no-cost, confidential support group for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. We welcome family, friends, caregivers, or anyone else close to
Open Enrollment Assistance for Apple Health Insurance
Thursday, Dec. 14 by appointment -- from Brad Brown for Our Revolution of San Juan County -- Our Revolution of San Juan County is sponsoring assistance with enrolling in health insurance for 2018. Residents of San Juan County who need help enrolling in the Apple Health Program (Washington’s expanded Medicaid) or
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
