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
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
County Looks to Fill Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Orcas Family to Share Stories from 11-year Global Sailboat Trip
Saturday, December 10, 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- In 2004, Tiffany Loney and Bruce Halabisky left Victoria, Canada for Hawaii aboard their sailboat. This was to be the first leg of an 11-year voyage around the world, including crossing the Pacific and Indian Oceans and three
Kaleidoscope Upgrades Playground Area
-- from Vala Ross -- Over the past few years, early learning centers on Orcas Island and across the state have used Early Achievers tools to measure the quality of their programs. One area where Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center had not reached threshold was their outdoor environment. Although
No Monday Morning Ferry Service between Anacortes, Lopez, Friday Harbor
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to necessary repairs the 6:20 a.m. departure of the M/V Samish from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor is cancelled. This will also cancel the 8:05 a.m. Friday Harbor to Anacortes departure. We apologize for any inconvenience. Updates will occur as they become
In Memoriam | Robert (Bob) Eugene Vietzke, 1939 – 2016
-- from the family of Robert Vietzke -- Robert (“Bob”) Eugene Vietzke, 77, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, December 2, in Othello WA. His son was by his side. Born in Ellensburg, WA on April 7, 1939, Bob was the son of Robert and Hazel
Will it Snow? Will it Snow? Will it Snow?
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 am to noon PST Monday... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Weather Advisory... which is in effect from 4 am to noon PST Monday. * Timing... Monday morning between 4 am and noon.
NextGeneration Hands out Red Ribbons
Monday & Tuesday, December 12 & 13, 3:30 - 7 p.m., Island Market -- from Paris Wilson, NextGeneration Public Relations -- Orcas Island High School club NextGeneration will be handing out red ribbons at Island Market on Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. These red
Santa to Land at the Landing
-- from Jim Biddick -- The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the arrival of the International Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Ferry Landing. Santa has said he hopes there is no wind and high seas this year. His elves have a tendency
Funhouse Plans Renovations for Spring
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Using a portion of the generous gift from the Henigson family, and after careful consideration and consultation with the Funhouse Family (board, staff, families and stakeholders), the Funhouse will be embarking on a major renovation Spring 2017. Utilizing the current footprint, the renovations will make better
Annual Spiral Walk to Mark Season
Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound -- from Paul Freedman -- Please join us to continue this thirty year long winter ritual in Eastsound. This beautiful, reverent event marks the season of darkness and reminds us of the promise of the return of light. The advent angel
Deer Harbor Bridge Work Continues
-- from John Van Lund -- Crews will begin backfilling both the east and west abutments with gravel, and will continue placing scour protection, which is a barrier of large rocks that helps minimize water erosion. Cofferdam sheet piling was removed from the east abutment last week (see photos
Olga Celebrates Midwinter with Potluck, Gift Exchange
Saturday, December 10, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Everyone is welcome to the Olga Christmas Potluck, Saturday, December 10 at the Olga Community Center, hosted by Ruthie Dougherty and Lorna Rhodes. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6-6:30. Please
Letter to Editor | Consider a Gift to Orcas
-- from Bob & Marsha Waunch -- Let’s all consider giving a gift to ourselves and the entire island this holiday season – the gift of long-term assurance of quality health care. The campaign to raise $750,000 for the OMF/UW Medicine Fund is off to a great start with $257,000
Holiday Party Upcoming at Artworks, Catkin
Saturday, December 10, 4 - 7 p.m., Artworks Gallery -- from James Hardman -- Everyone is cordially invited to the Orcas Island Artworks and Catkin Cafe Holiday Party, Saturday, December 10 from 4 to 7 for refreshments, live music, and good cheer. Admission is free. 376-4408
New Vehicle Licensing System Coming On Board; Expect Delays
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Washington State residents with vehicle and vessel transactions due in December are urged to complete them by Friday, December 9. On Monday, December 12, the Washington State Department of Licensing will implement, statewide, a new state-of-the-art computer system for vehicle and vessel title
