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
Local Election Results In
Bill Watson and Rick Hughes on top, Library Levy a go -- by Lin McNulty -- With a voter turnout rate of just over 80 percent of our local registered voters, and approximately 80 percent of the votes counted, following are local election results: Last updated on 11/08/2016 8:08 PM
A Change Of Course – Films to Change Your World
Saturday, November 12, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on November 12 and treat yourself and your family to an evening of short documentary films that are sure to thrill, inspire
Letter to Editor | Thanks for the Turn Out
-- from Michele Wiley -- A huge thank you to all that came out for our informative Q&A session about the upcoming changes to health plan offerings in San Juan County. With the high demand, we are planning to do it again on December 1. Details to follow, but if you
Market Day in November: Christmas Décor and More
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Lynn Baker -- If you're on Orcas this Saturday, be sure to check out the holiday sale at the Emmanuel church parish hall. The sale features lovely, still-in-the-box and gently-used fall and winter decor and accessories, plus
Olga Potluck This Saturday
Saturday, November 12, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Please come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, November 12 at the Olga Community Center. This month the potluck will be no-host. Social hour starts at 5:30, with dinner at 6. After-dinner guest speakers will be Ruthie Dougherty, San
Invest Like a Pro at Money Smart Workshop
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- Learn the basics of investing and how to use online research tools. Carol Theine, from the National Association of Investors Corporation will teach us Better Investing. A proven system to build an investment portfolio for long-term
Sheriff’s Report | October 26 – November 1, 2016
October 26, 2016 16-008075 Theft 13:53:29 10/26/16 RP stated that some of her firewood went missing as well as the neighbors a street over. Declined a report be taken. Just wanted to inform us. October 27, 2016 16-008098 Court Order Violation 11:25:04 10/27/16 A Friday Harbor resident violated a temporary
Almost Done: Canvassing Board and Certification of Elections
-- The eleventh in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. -- It’s been a long election year, and you probably think it’s over. In fact, some of the
Adam Farish and Bruce Pavitt Launch 8 Stem
--by Margie Doyle -- The 8Stem logo "A vital element for the music audience now is engagement by the listener with the musician, and sharing the result on social media," says Adam Farish in explanation of the impetus behind the creation of a new computer system application, 8Stem.
U.S. Navy Signs Record of Decision for the Northwest Training and Testing
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The U.S. Navy announced today its decision to implement its Preferred Alternative (Alternative 1), as described in the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS), to conduct military readiness training and testing activities primarily within existing
Is Your Life Too Plastic? Bag It!
Monday Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Island Public Library -- from Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange -- Learn about the effects of plastic on our world. Join Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange to learn about the effects of plastic on our world. "Bag It" movie description
Letter to Editor | Vote Rick Hughes for County Council
-- from Learner Limbach -- I’m voting for Rick Hughes this election cycle for two main reasons: His dedication to making himself accessible to the public and his strong support for local sustainable agriculture. Rick Hughes is one of the most accessible public officials I have had the opportunity to work
Orcas Medical Foundation Receives Letter of Intent from UW Medicine
Wednesday, November 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center – from Orcas Medical Foundation – Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) has received a letter of intent from University of Washington Medicine (UW Medicine) expressing interest in “assuming the operation and management of the primary care medical clinic currently known as Orcas
Cancer Survivorship Group to Meet Thursday
Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Community Church --bY Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes are better with supportive persons/families and groups providing encouragement. We are a faith-based support group
Farm to Cafeteria Program in October
-- from Ashley Randall -- What happened in Farm to Classroom (K-5) during the month of October? We celebrated the process, practice and importance of seed saving. We harvested enough seeds to both save for spring and make multiple donations to the Public Library’s very special Seed Library. Katie taught
Great Islands Fall Clean-Up Recap
-- from Danielle Wheeler, ORS -- On Saturday, October 29, the first-ever fall Great Islands Clean-Up was held. 33 amazing volunteers on Orcas Island braved the rain and wind to collect 620+ pounds of trash from a total of 6.5 miles of road and 2 miles of beaches. Extra special thanks
