Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Orcas Stands with Standing Rock with Walkout
Thursday, December 1, 11 a.m., Village Green -- from Bob Phalan -- On December 1st, 2016 at 11 a.m. community members on Orcas Island who support the Standing Rock Movement will walk out of their schools, jobs, and homes to show their support and solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux
OIFR Offering Responder Academy 2017
-- from John Ahrens -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is excited to host a Responder Academy starting January 10, 2017. The academy is designed for interested members of the community to explore the various aspects of emergency response, helping others and becoming involved with their Fire Department. Upon completion
Yes, Island Kids, You Can Write a Letter to Santa
-- from Donna McNeil -- Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And the Postal Service™ can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter to Santa — complete with the North Pole Postmark. The Letters from Santa program adds to the excitement of Christmas and is
Orcas Center to Bring Louisiana Music to Island
Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Orcas Center -- Orcas Center is amped to bring The Revelers to our island for the first time to share their musical culture with us. Bring your family and friends and join us on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. for
Cha Cha in December
Monday, December 5, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, December 5, from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will offer another session of Cha Cha. We will review previous
Festival of Trees to Light Up Rosario Resort
-- from Holly Southern -- Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort and Spa during the month of December, decorated by seven local non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed to be a fundraiser during this holiday season for participating organizations,
Crafts, Goodies, Baskets Highlight Legion Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Legion Post -- from Judi Resch -- American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93 will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the post facility, located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive, from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. There will
Your Dog Wants a License
-- from SJC Communications -- Canaan, a five-year old border collie, received the first 2017 dog license of the season at the San Juan County Auditor’s Office. Canaan is a champion agility dog, and has won many awards along with his owner Bob Anderson. Dog tags will be sold beginning
Guest Opinion | Nine Reasons to Support UW Neighborhood Clinics
-- from Alison Shaw -- I worked at OMC as its Clinic Manager from 2008 to 2015, which included the transition to working with Island Hospital. Before that, I worked at the UW for 17 years as a Research Administrator in Medicine. With these insights, I urge all Orcasians to
“Celtic Christmas” Concert Coming to Community Church
Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3, 7 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- The community is once again invited to attend our annual "Celtic Christmas" concert at Orcas Island Community Church, held on December 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature the
Vege Potluck and Movie
Sunday, December 4, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Lydia Miller -- This monthly gathering celebrates compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether veg curious,
Deer Harbor Bridge Update
-- from John Van Lund -- Work this coming week includes: Placing channel rock requiring some night work Removing cofferdam sheet piling Removing formwork for wingwall concrete placed this past Wednesday HEADS UP NOTIFICATION DECEMBER GIRDER DELIVERY & PLACEMENT: There are seven 46 ton girders to be delivered from Tacoma
Health Insurance Q&A Back by Popular Demand
Thursday, December 1, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., 376 -- from Michele Wiley -- Please join Michele Wiley, owner/agent at Madrona Point Insurance and Harald Schot, health broker, for an informative Q&A session about the upcoming changes to health plan offerings in San Juan County at 376, 596 Main
In Memoriam | Judy Ann Wallace
-- from family of Judy Wallace -- Judy Ann Wallace - wife, mother, friend, and resident sleuth - passed away at her home on Orcas Island on November 22, 2016. Born in Everett, Washington she was the first of two children born to Kenneth Ward and Ruth (Bergan) Ward. Judy
Guest Opinion | OMF is Looking to the Future for All on Orcas
– from Orcas Medical Foundation – For 60 years, Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has been dedicated to serving the medical needs of all on Orcas Island. We have always sought the best possible medical care available. Our Orcas Medical Center staff has been there for patients and non-patients alike, during
Friends of Library Spotlights 55th Annual Holiday Tea
Saturday, December 3, noon - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson -- Saturday, December 3, from noon to 3 is the 55th year that the Friends of the Library have thanked our Orcas community for their support and participation with a Holiday Tea. No tea bag in a Styrofoam
