Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Family-friendly Treasure Island to Stream Live
Thursday, January 22, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- TREASURE ISLAND by Stevenson, , Writer – Robert Louis Stevenson, Director – Polly Findlay, Designer – Lizzie Clachan, Lighting – Bruno Poet, Movement – Carolina Valdes, The National Theatre, 2014, Credit: Johan Persson If you are
Coffee, Tea, Cake, and a Discussion on Death
Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Libby Garcia -- Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Libby Garcia will facilitate the first “Death Café” on Orcas Island at the Orcas Senior Center. Death café is a place to talk about death, accompanied by coffee, tea and cake.
Snow Bus a “Go”
-- from Marcia West, OIPRD -- The Snow Bus has the minimum number of riders needed so the trips are on! Plenty of room still on the bus so sign ups will be open until Jan 22nd for the Jan 24th trip and until Feb 5th for the Feb 7th
Control Plant Pests and Disease Naturally
January 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- Natural Pest and Disease Control with Emily Bishton will be featured at the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting for January 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. Emily Bishton specializes in natural
Point in Time for Local Homeless Count
Annual Homeless Count January 29 -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and
OPALCO Board Meeting
-- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, January 22 at 8:45 am at the Eastsound OPALCO office. All members are welcome to attend.
San Juan County and OPALCO Advance in $5M Georgetown University Energy Prize
-- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Today, San Juan County officially advances to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy use. At a press event in Washington, D.C. today, San
Fire Commissioners Change Meeting Dates
-- from Pat Ayers, OIFR -- The Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) have changed their meeting days from the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm to the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. The next BOFC meeting will be held at
Orcas Road Improvements Public Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Phyllis Morrison, San Juan County Public Works -- Come see the alternatives being considered to improve safety on Orcas Road between Nordstrom Lane and north of McNallie Road and tell us what you think. Wednesday, January 14,
Crazy or Normal? Magical or Mundane? Make the Most of Transformative Experiences
Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Dr. Rosie Kuhn, author, therapist and life coach The public is invited to a new group forming with the guidance of Dr. Rosie Kuhn to share their experiences that have
Funhouse Commons Looking for Program Director
-- from Krista Bouchey -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Program Director. The Program Director is responsible for teen and young adult staff; creating exciting programs for kids and adults; developing volunteers; and acting as a community representative. The Program Director has strong organizational,
Casa Casuale: Bill Patterson Brings Italy to Random Howse
-- by Margie Doyle -- First of Sunday Special 5-course dinners this Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. call 376-1111 for reservations. Bill Patterson in the kitchen of Casa Casuale, formerly known as Random Howse. This is the story of three people, two "houses" and one vision --
Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited to join in two special events in Eastsound on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday! Monday, Jan. 19, 10 am-1 pm (rain or shine) Community Clean-Up of Litter in
Serve on Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Board
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- 1960s Spring Street Postcard. The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two people to fill immediate vacancies on the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). The best candidates are people who appreciate Friday Harbor’s history and historic sites, and are willing contribute two
Business Entity Workshop Offered by the EDC
Wednesday, January 28, 9-10:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on choosing a business entity. When starting or building a business,
Naval Air Station Conducts Third Evacuation in a Week
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Sunday afternoon for a man from San Juan Island suffering artery blockage. The SAR crew of five took off at about 2:45
