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
Chalice Group to Discuss “Higher Power”
Sunday, December 11, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us on Sunday, December 11th for a Chalice Group discussion led by Marlia Starwater on the topic of "Higher Power." Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz will lead us in a musical remembrance of Nanette Graham, our
Crow Valley Band in Holiday Concert at Random Howse
Friday, December 9, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Jim Litch -- Crow Valley String Band Holiday Concert with Special Guests to appear on Friday, December 9, 7 p.m. at Random Howse The Crow Valley String Band, Jim Litch, Rachel Bishop and Tashi and Kaj Litch invite you
Give Ultimate Holiday Gift with Blood Drive
Thursday, December 15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Leif -- Here we are: the final Blood Drive of the year. Orcas Fire & Rescue, Lions, and Kiwanis wish to invite you to take a break in your holiday rush to let them assist you in giving
Local Book Sales Earmarked for Mount Grant Campaign
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of Birds, written and illustrated by 7th grade student scientists of Sharon Massey of Spring Street
Larsen-led Ecosystem Restoration Bill Heads to Senate
-- from Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that an effort he spearheaded – along with other members of the Washington delegation – to authorize $451 million for the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project has been approved by the House as part of the
Lawsuit Seeks to Cut Funds for Failure to Protect Coastal Waters
-- from Associated Press -- Photo: Elaine Thompson/AP SEATTLE (AP) — An environmental group is suing the federal government to force Washington state to do more to protect Puget Sound from polluted runoff from roads, farms, logging and boats. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, seeks to force the Environmental
Where Your Food Bank Donations Go
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- The graph says it all 55% of the food and money the Orcas Island Food Bank receives is from our incredible Orcas community. The 33% of Community Food Donations (fresh produce, canned and other food stuffs) and 22% Community Donated
“Stress, Digestion and Health” is Talk Topic
Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Participants in this class will learn how chronic stress affects your digestive system, your overall health & your weight. Gain practical action steps to help reduce and manage your stress & what foods are best to
Garden Club to Discuss Bees, Birds
Wednesday, December 14, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- Mason bees are good native pollinators living with us on the island. If you'd like to learn about the mason bee, island birds and what you can do to provide a good habitat for them please join the
Brrrrreaking News: Weather Coming
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning. * Timing... a weather system will move from south to
End of the Year Flea & Craft Market at Fairgrounds
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King -- The end of the year Flea & Craft market is this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. This 3-hour spectacular will feature over 30 vendors selling locally made crafts, Christmas-themed gifts and
Salmonberry Kids Break A Record
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- On November 17, Salmonberry School's 45 students pulled and pushed wagons overflowing with donated food to the Orcas Island Food Bank. This year's donations totaled 410 pounds and represented the school's largest single donation to the Food Bank to date. According to Salmonberry's
Meeting on Lopez Re: Growlers
Wednesday, December 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Sue Kollet -- The Council will be attending an Open House on Lopez Island at the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 3 to 6 p.m. The U.S. Navy will host
Big Dogs, Small Dogs, Shade, Water, Fences. What to Do?
Thursday, December 8 5 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeff Hanson -- Thanks to the generosity of the Orcas community, creation of the new Orcas Off-Leash Area at Buck Park is well underway. The initial clearing is complete, and finish grading, seeding and exterior fencing are scheduled
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas Island. Each week, these updates will be submitted for publication and also
Lecture: How Stormwater Kills Coho Salmon
Tuesday, December 13, 6 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jean Lyle -- On Tuesday, December 13 come enjoy a free dinner and free lecture about how urban stormwater is killing coho salmon before they can even make it far enough up the stream to spawn. The SeaDoc Society and YMCA
