Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Women of Orcas: We Can Do It
-- from Donna Riordan, Anne Bertino, Martha Fuller -- Rosie the Riveter used to say, “We Can Do It!” Since the November election, women across the country have been organizing in new ways to ensure that our voices are heard. Here on Orcas, we’re working formally and informally to identify proactive
Parents of Quirky Kids Meeting on Tuesday
Tuesday, January 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Beth Jenson -- It's the Second Tuesday of the month and that means... it's time for our Parents of Quirky Kids Support Group. It's free, it's drop in (no registration necessary), and for parents of kids of all ages,
Larsen Urges San Juan County Residents to Share Affordable Care Act Stories
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Facing a Republican-led White House, Senate and House seeking to dismantle the Affordable Care Act with no plan to replace it, Rep.Rick Larsen (WA-02) is urging San Juan County residents to share their stories about how the Affordable Care Act has helped them or someone
Inslee Statement on Democratic Caucus Education Funding Task Force
-- from Tara Lee -- “The work of this task force is incredibly important and instrumental in making sure legislators can focus on our number one priority starting on the first day of the legislative session. “Task force members were charged with developing recommendations about how to accomplish the remaining
Preliminary Navy Findings from Drinking Water Testing near NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Marcie Smith West -- The following update is provided as part of the Navy's ongoing community drinking water testing for the emerging, national environmental issue of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). As of Dec. 30, the Navy has received 104 preliminary lab results from drinking water sampling at private residence wells
OIFR Personnel Make Cliff Rescue on New Years Eve
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire & Rescue spent a few hours on New Years Eve at Obstruction Pass in response to a man over a cliff calling for help, arriving to find a 25 year old male perched on a small ledge twenty five feet below the vertical edge and
Go Camping this Summer
-- from San Juan County Parks Staff -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates
Fine Art Show at Orcas Center in January Features Local Artists
-- from Bev Leyman -- The art show at Orcas Center is not to be missed. The fine art pieces are the works of Orcas island artists Mary Jane Elgin, Andrea Hendrick, Marilee Holm, Ann Jones, Heidi Lindberg, Pat Littlewood, Janis Mattox, Ruthie Newman, and Kathleen Youngren. All of the
Open Letter Re: Cherry Point Terminal
-- from Susan Malins -- To: Colonel John G. Buck, Commander, Seattle District, ACOE Subject: Please release the final EIS for the BP Cherry Point tanker terminal. Dear Colonel John G. Buck and Associates: I live in a beautiful region and people from all over the world flock to Orcas
Enchanted Forest Cabaret: Naughty Pirates in Neverland
Thursday - Saturday, January 12 - 14, Wednesday - Saturday, January 18 - 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Enchanted Forest Cabaret –Naughty Pirates in Neverland is an entertaining, swashbuckling musical adventure presented on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center for seven performances, January 12 -
LWV Begins Year with Pizza and Program Planning Session
Monday, January 9, Noon - 2 p.m., San Juan Library -- from Sarah Crosby -- In these partisan times, where do you go to talk about solutions to issues in a non-partisan way? Your League of Women Voters of the San Juans is a grassroots organization which is political. We
UU Chalice Group Will Meet on Sunday
Sunday, January 8, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, January 8 for a Chalice Group discussion led by Suzanne Olson on the topic of "Bringing Forth and Letting Go: Clarifying our Intentions." 11:30 am Benson Hall Emmanuel Episcopal Church Please bring finger
EPRC to Meet Thursday for Extended Hours
Thursday, January 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- by Margie Doyle -- When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets this Thursday, it will address many issues that have been under discussion in recent months. The agendas have been so full during the past year, that the
State’s New Report Shows Salmon Still Declining
-- from Susan Zemek, Recreation and Conservation Office -- Salmon throughout most of Washington are in trouble, and will need continued investment by state, federal and local organizations if they are to be saved, according to a report released today by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office. “Washington State has been investing in salmon
Navy Presents Larsen with Highest Civilian Honor
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Congressman: ‘I want to thank Secretary Mabus and the Navy-Marine Corps team who are out there right now, every day and into the future protecting all of us’ Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today was presented with the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian
Two Juvenile Bald Eagles Released at Rasar State Park
-- from Wolf Hollow -- After several months of receiving care at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor, two juvenile bald eagles have a second chance at life in the wild. With a small group of onlookers attending, Wolf Hollow staff and volunteers released the pair on December
