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
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet
Wednesday, November 8, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station #24 -- from Anne Marie Shanks for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- On the agenda for the Wednesday, November 8 meeting of the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee: Old Business: Pathways: a. Timeline for the work on the pathways, status
EDC Offering Free Construction Basics Training
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 28, 2017 - February 1, 2018, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas High School -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics this winter, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation,
Letter to Editor | Mail Your Ballot by Monday
-- from San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner -- About 13,000 ballots were mailed to county voters almost two weeks ago. As of Friday morning (Nov. 3) only 25 percent (about 3,200) of the ballot envelopes had been received. That means many voters have their ballots. Getting those ballots in “on
Make the Holidays Shine in the San Juan Islands
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Visitors Bureau -- In the San Juans, the holidays are a perfect time to get away from crowded parking lots and cookie-cutter chain stores. This season, celebrate with a winter forest hike or walk on a stormy beach, a great meal fireside, and holiday spirit
Art Collectors Invited to Exhibit in December Show
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- All Orcas collectors of Art from Around the World are invited by the Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee to exhibit their treasures during the month of December in a unique show featuring favorite works of art assembled by local residents. “ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD” was
School District Hosting Veterans Day Breakfast, Assembly
Thursday, November 9, 8:45 a.m. Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Assembly, High School -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School District invites the public to an observance of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 9. A Continental Breakfast will be serve in the Cafeteria at 8:45 a.m., with an
Visit Moran for Free During Two Days in November
Saturday, November 11 and Friday, November 24 -- from Jackie Daigle for Friends of Moran -- Recreation and outdoor enthusiasts have two more opportunities to visit Washington’s state parks for free in 2017. On these free days, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass for vehicle access on Saturday,
Senior Center Wants to Hear From You
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center is conducting a study, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, to identify and prioritize the highest unmet needs of those who choose to “age in place” on Orcas. This survey is part of that study, and its
Have You Taken the Eastsound Vision Survey Yet?
--from Paul Kamin -- Sunday November 5th is the last day that Orcas residents have to take or complete the online survey that is posted at EastsoundVision.com. The survey is an initiative of the volunteer Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC). It has been designed to get community feedback on
Bake Sale Tomorrow to Benefit Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Island Market -- from Bill Gincig -- The Builder’s Club from the Middle School are going to hold a Bake Sale this Saturday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Market. They have decided to do this to raise
Katie Loring Appointed to County Superior Court
-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Kathryn (Katie) Loring Gov. Jay Inslee today [Nov. 3, 2017] announced the appointments of Kathryn (Katie) C. Loring to the San Juan County Superior Court and Ray W. Kahler to the Grays Harbor County Superior Court. Loring replaces Judge
Park and Ride with Rural Character Eases Ferry Commutes
-- by Margie Doyle -- Ribbon-cutting at the new Orcas Village Park and Ride: from left, Jamie Stephens, Nicole McIntosh, Colin Huntemer, Rick Hughes, Mike Thomas, Bill Watson, Russ Harvey, Jesse Douglas-Seitz and, holding the beginning of the ribbon, Richard Fralick The Orcas Village Park and Ride project
Kick Off Holiday Shopping at Emmanuel Holiday Sale
Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- From presents to lights to gift wrap, find what you need for the holidays at Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s second annual Holiday Sale, Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year’s sale decorated
Dottie Cornelius to be Guest Speaker at Cancer Survivors Group
Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- Dottie Cornelius is a local gal. She is a breast cancer survivor who donates a lot of her time to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which is one of the world’s largest
Beer Fest to Close Eastsound Streets on Nov. 11
-- from Cole Sisson for the “Hops on the Rock” Beer Festival-- First annual NovemBEER fest comes to Orcas Island this month In celebration of “NovemBEER”, Orcas Island hosts a weekend of beer events with a Grand Tasting on November 11th. This November 11, we're throwing a Beer
Upcoming Funhouse Parent Workshop
Wednesday, November 8, 6 -7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- In September, Trillium Swanson, LMHCA, a youth and adult counselor on Orcas, shared an introduction to the tools and the science behind how parents can reduce conflict with their children through understanding of the
