Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
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
Friends of the Library Invite All to Tea
Saturday, December 2, 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library -- from the Friends of the Orcas Island Public Library -- Lois Cornell serves tea to Rusty Diggs at the Friends of the Orcas Library Holiday Tea in 2012. Ida Rae McDonald looks on. This
OPAL Gets Gift from Brita Brahce
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lisa Byers receives a significant gift from Wild Rose Meadow resident Brita Brahce towards April's Grove rental home project. A young woman values the community and mission of OPAL Community Land Trust and realizes that "the best things in life aren't things." And
Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Document King Tides
December 5 - 9 and January 3 - 7 -- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- English Camp King Tide. Todd Owens photo. Do you have a digital camera or camera phone? If so, help local and regional researchers capture this year's king tides. Join Friends
Chamber to Light Christmas Tree on The Green
Friday, December 1, 3:45 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual tree lighting festivities for Friday, December 1. (If we experience heavy rain and high winds in the afternoon there is a chance we
OPALCO Members to Get Year-End $$ Money Back
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Colder temperatures in 2017 brought in greater revenue than projected and, as a result, all OPALCO co-op members who paid a bill for any part of 2017 will receive a credit on their last bill in December. The average credit for residential members
