Here’s a thought…
“No one, I mean no one, has the right to sit in judgment of who’s American enough.”
MICHELLE OBAMA
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
Rhinoceros Auklet Mortality and Beach Bird Surveys
Tuesday 12 December 2017 - 6pm dinner – 7pm lecture at Camp Orkila Larry Norman Lodge Fledge your nest on Tuesday, December 12th and come enjoy a free dinner while learning about Rhinoceros auklets, one of the most common but peculiar-looking birds in the Salish Sea. A relative of the
Lions Santa Ship Bringing Holiday Joy to Orcas
Sunday December 10, 11 a.m. till 1 p.m, Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick -- In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys, or walks through front doors. But for people living in small island communities in the Pacific Northwest, access to the mainland is limited
“Sing Noel!” with Orcas Choral Society
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Sunday December 10, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Sing for joy! Sound the trumpets! Sing Noel with the Orcas Choral Society and Turtleback Brass, this weekend, December 9 and 10 at the Orcas Center. “Voices and brass
Does County Have an Open Spot for You?
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Committee Position Expires Term Length Member Name Agricultural Resources Committee Position #3 At Large Aug 31 2019 12:00AM Partial Agricultural Resources Committee
Town Hall on Hospital District Draws Throngs of Islanders
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter, updated Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. -- High Community Interest in Public Hospital District Town Hall Meeting More than 100 people crowded into the Orcas Fire District’s Eastsound meeting room on Thursday, Nov. 30, for the first of four Town Hall meetings sponsored
A Beloved Island Tradition, “A Christmas Carol” Returns to Orcas Center
Wednesday - Sunday, December 13 - 17, 7:30 p.m., December 16, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol starting December 13 on Center Stage. A Christmas Carol will run for five performances, December
Letter to Editor | Lack of Diversity Raises Its Head at Local Park
-- from Tony Suruda -- I took my dogs to the off leash area on Sunday afternoon December 3rd. When we arrived there were twelve dogs in the enclosed area. Eleven were Golden Retrievers and one was a Labrador Retriever. This indicates a severe lack of diversity. The dogs were
PeaceHealth Hosting “Getting Through the Holidays”
Tuesday, December 12 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- from Bev Mayhew for Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth is hosting a free event, “Getting through the holidays,” on Tuesday, December 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring
Next Garden Club Gathering All About Garlands, Greens, Glitter
Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Cindy Morgan who will share her knowledge about holiday decorating with Northwest greens on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Back by popular demand,
Aging: A Never Ending Adventure in Deconstructing the Illusion of Reality
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I’ve been living inside the illusion that what I am more than anything else is a mother. My identity is so inextricably tied to this role that it is as if I am wearing a latex suit of Donna Reed - the mother of all
Orcas Family Health Center Continues Fundraising Campaign
-- from Ken Speck OFHC Board President -- Last month, Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC) began a fundraising campaign to raise $175,000 by November 27, 2017 so we can keep our doors open. The reason for the campaign was because of an overpayment by a state insurance company which had
Sheriff’s Report | November 22 – 28, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 22, 2017 17-008243 Vehicle Prowl 06:04:50 11/22/17 A deputy responded to a walk-in report of a vehicle prowl in Friday Harbor. The Deputy gathered the needed information and completed a report. There is no suspect information available at this time and
Winter Solstice Spiral Walk and Potluck
Sunday, December 10, 4 - 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Laura Black -- Join a thirty year old island tradition. Walk the evergreen spiral, light a candle, and transform the darkened room into a tableau of light. This is an opportunity for children and adults of all ages
Holiday Craft and Baked Goods Markets this Weekend
--by Jari Brenner-- Suzanne Olson's charming "recycled childhood moments" at the Artisans Faire. (2014) The Artisans' Faire at the Odd Fellows Hall (Saturday December 2nd: 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Sunday December 3rd: 11 a.m. till 4 p.m.PM) features handmade island Art and Crafts... Christmas ornaments, island
New Emergency Medicine Provider joins Peace Island Medical Center
-- from Beverly Mayhew -- PeaceHealth welcomes a new emergency medicine provider to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center: Jason Oost, MD. Dr. Oost earned his degree in medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed an Emergency Medicine Residency as well as an Ultrasound Fellowship at Oregon
