Here’s a thought…
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.”
MARIE VON EBNER-ESCHENBACH
Sheriff’s Report | November 16 – 21, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 16, 2017 17-008098 Animal at Large 10:15:33 11/16/17 A Deputy contacted a Lopez Island resident in the Lopez Village after receiving a report that his dog was behaving aggressively. The owner stated he would keep his dog under control. A report
Children’s Christmas Market to Reveal a Wealth of Unique Treasures
Saturday, November 25 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Rachel Bishop for Salmonberry School -- The 5th Children’s Christmas Market is this coming Saturday, November 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School, just a few steps from the Holiday Festival of the Arts at
What’s Next for Orcasong Farm?
-- by Margie Doyle -- 10 acres of lavender are planted at Orcasong Farm in a strategic alliance with Pelindaba Llavender Farms This past summer, the landscape across from the Orcas Transfer Station and Island Ex changed dramatically as Orcasong Farm entered into a strategic alliance to plant
Open Registration Going on Now at Skagit Valley College
-- from Skagit Valley College -- Open Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 3. Trending programs include: • Arts • Basic Education for Adults • Basic Law Enforcement Reserve Academy • Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation • Composites •
Orcas Center Fills Holidays With Heartwarming Music and Theatre
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Celebrate the season in December with the truly beloved holiday favorite A Christmas Carol in December and Good Lovelies in concert on Center Stage in January. A Christmas Carol will run for five performances, December 13-17, 7:30 pm with a Saturday matinee
After the Turkey: Community Dodgeball
Friday, November 24, 7 - 9:30 pm at High School Gym It's almost here - the third best day of the year -- Community Dodgeball The Orcas Island Education Foundation and Orcas Park and Rec invite the whole community to an evening of Dodgeball at the High School Gym. Holiday
OPALCO Capital Credit Checks Coming – Plus a Little Extra
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- In December, capital credit checks will be sent out to members who were active in 1992, which is OPALCO’s usual 25-year cycle for capital credit distributions. Based on a larger than projected margin, the Board decided to include an additional amount, about 45%
Let’s Call It “Green Friday” with the Reopening of The Exchange
-- from Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange -- A sneak peek of the New Exchange, opening Nov. 24. Photo by Danielle Wheeler The Exchange will re-open Friday, November 24th, from 10am – 4pm; launching our Grand Opening Weekend, November 24-25-26. We will be serving hot dogs and cider at
Actors Theater to Hold Auditions
Thursday, November 30 & Sunday, December 3, 7 - 9 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for their winter play at the Grange. The final decision on which play to produce will be made
Letter to Editor | Don’t Miss Healthcare Coalition Meeting
-- from Lisa Byers -- I am writing to encourage you to attend an upcoming town hall meeting about health care on Orcas Island. The Orcas Healthcare Coalition (coalitionfororcashealthcare.com) is sponsoring the event that will include an overview of rural medicine and an opportunity for questions and discussion on how
Island’s Traditional Holiday Festival of Arts Coming Saturday
-- from Sara Boyle, Executive Director, Orcas Senior Center -- Warm hats and mittens -- not to mention smiles-- greet those at the Holiday Festival of the Arts this Saturday, Nov. 25 The Operations Committee of the Orcas Senior Center invites you to our Annual Holiday Festival of
Business Spotlight: Deer Harbor Embraces “Island Pie”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Margaret Weidner, proprietor along with husband Bob, at Island Pie Deer Harbor, the end of the road for many Orcas Islanders, the two-marina boat landing for navigators from the seven seas (and from Waldron, Crane and other islands), the home of the Wyndam
Friday Harbor Grange Evening Will Focus on Disaster Preparedness in San Juan County
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What are the likeliest potential threats to our region, and how can Islanders prepare for them materially, mentally, and communally? Join experts in the field Tuesday, November 28, at the San Juan Island Grange for an interactive
Senior Center Reunion Unites New, Old Ideas
-- from Margot Shaw -- Sara Boyle, Maggie Kaplan, Bonnie Burg enjoy Paul Losleben’s story On Nov. 11, the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center (OSC) was filled with past Advisory Committee Alumni and present Operations Committee (Op Com) members (aka Board members) of the Senior Center
Governor Inslee to Address BC Legislative Assembly
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Victoria, British Columbia Tuesday [Nov. 21] to address the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and meet with Premier John Horgan. The governor and the premier will hold a joint media availability following their discussion. This
Letter to the Editor | Laughter Makes It All Worthwhile
-- from Didier Gincig -- Thank you Orcas Island community for your strong support for our Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory play. Full house lively audiences were an important component; hearing a room full of laughter makes all this work worthwhile. Much gratitude to all the generous volunteers who
