Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
With More Personnel, a Renaissance at Senior Center
-- by Margie Doyle, updated with corrections Nov. 9 -- Familiar faces at the Senior Center, from left, Arron Redford, Jami Mitchell, Larry Hughes This fall, the Orcas Senior Center has employed familiar faces in a new collaboration that illustrates the truism: the only constant in life is
School to Honor Veterans on Nov. 10
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the High School Gym -- from the Orcas Island School District -- Veterans Honored at Orcas Island Schools 2013 School students will honor Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 10 (There is no school on Wednesday, Nov. 11). There will be a
Community Church Welcomes Brian Moss as Associate Pastor
-- by Meredith Griffith -- Brian Moss and family Orcas Island Community Church invites the community to come celebrate our new Associate Pastor of Congregational Life, Brian Moss, at his installation service on Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. “We’ve loved our time here so far and have
Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Healing Kirtan Concert
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Orcasong Farm -- by Erik Blender -- Mantra and Healing Recording Artists Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Internationally renowned mantra recording artists Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda for return to Orcas Island Tuesday, November 10th for a magical evening of song & community
You Need Pickleball! Pickleball Needs You!
-- from Theresa Haynie -- Pickleball -- Kim Lambie serves, and Kathy Wehle and Dane Streck are ready to return. Pickleball. Even the name of this sport, a mashup of tennis and table tennis played on a court with a low net and within badminton court lines, with
Climate Reality, Solutions and Actions – We’re ALL in this Together!
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the SeaDoc Society -- Veterinarian and retired Regional Director of the United States Geological Service Dr. Leslie Dierauf will speak on practical solutions to the problem of climate change. at this month's Marine Science Lecture. Leslie will help
Green Drinks this Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Orcas Food Co-Op Commons --from Gretchen Krampf -- Green Drinks is a Social Time for Thriving & Resilient Island Community Builders. We provide refreshments & snacks ~ Donations Appreciated. Green Drinks is mostly for people working on environmental and community
Public Hearing at Special Meeting of Fire Commissioners
Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall There will be a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of San Juan County Fire District #2. Fire Commissioners Chair Barbara Bedell called the meeting. The agenda calls for an update of the 2016 Proposed Budget and a
Two Sessions to Learn about Library Expansion
-- from Library Director Phil Heikkinen -- HKP Architects will be presenting their updated concepts for the Library’s building expansion on Friday, November 13, in the Orcas Island Library’s meeting room. We welcome everyone to come to either of the sessions, scheduled for 2-4 pm and 5-7 pm.
Orcas Voices: Meg Massey Helps Students Take the Next Step
Orcas Issues is proud to introduce a new, occasional column by Sally Buchanan, called "Orcas Voices." In these columns, Sally will write about the people who speak for 'the Orcas spirit.' Her first column features Meg Massey. -- by Sally Buchanan-- Meg Massey helps students and parents decide on
Save With Local Coupon Books from Children’s House
-- from Susan Anderson, Children's House Director -- Coupon book offers unique opportunity to save locally on holiday purchases Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts offered by local businesses. Buy one for yourself or give one as a gift. Go Orcas! includes
OPALCO Proposes Energy Assistance Program
-- Releases Low-income Needs Assessment Findings -- from OPALCO -- OPALCO led a county-wide work group to identify the needs of our lowest-income residents and to collaborate on effective solutions. The findings show there is a broad spectrum of affordability needs to address and that an effective response will require
Washington State Ferries Hiring Around Puget Sound
-- from Washington State Ferries -- We’re hiring entry-level crew members to start working in the spring of 2016. Our goal is to hire up to 35 Ordinary Seamen (OS) for on-call positions around Puget Sound. These crew members are part of our system’s front line. On board the ferry,
Whidbey Search and Rescue Evacuates Friday Harbor Man
-- from Mike Wilding of NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) early Saturday morning, October 31, 2015, for a man in critical condition from Friday Harbor. The SAR crew of five took off shortly
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- by Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Support group has changed their name to Cancer Survivorship to be more inclusive of all those involved in dealing with issues related to cancer. In the last four years, the group has been comprised of those in the midst of treatment, caregivers and
Larsen Wants to Hear Your Voice on TPP
Sunday, November 15 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents to join him for public meetings about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and other issues
