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
Adult Open Gym is Back
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m., Old Gym -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Starting October 1st Orcas Park and Rec will once again be offering adult drop-in sports for ages 16+ in the old gym at the public school, Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7
Park and Rec to Offer Free Community Swim
First Sundays of October, November and December, 2 – 4 p.m., Orcas Athletics pool -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec has partnered with the Orcas Athletics and Crossfit to offer a free Community Swim on the first Sundays of October, November
The Jewish High Holy Days
-- from Julie Gottman -- This Wednesday, Sept. 24th at sunset, the Jewish people gather in homes and synagogues world-wide to celebrate the high holy days, called Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. Eight days separates the two holidays and are filled with deep reflection, action, and ultimately, a return to
Sheriff’s Report: September 17 – 23, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- September 17, 2014 14-005780: Unwanted Person– A Lopez deputy responded to Fisherman Bay Road concerning a car that was parked in the area with someone living in it. The deputy checked the car and no one was around. Case remains open. September 18, 2014
Free “Promise of Vision” Talk
Friday, October 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ed Wilson, Orcas Medical Foundation -- On Friday, October 3 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., join Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, as he talks about the most common causes of vision loss in
Connect to Your True Aura Energy Workshop
Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Heartwood House -- from Samantha Parrott -- Aura expert and Reiki Master Teacher Samantha Parrott will present her new workshop "Phenomenal Aura" on October 4 on Orcas Island. The only workshop of its kind, "Phenomenal Aura" was designed to help individuals to
Upcoming San Juan Islands Audubon Weekend
Saturday, September, 27, 9:30 a.m., Lopez Ferry Dock San Juan Island Sunday, September, 28, 8:15 a.m., Whale Museum ( New Openings on Islands Boat Trip, Sunday, September 28 Boat Trip, Friday Harbor at 11:30 a.m.) -- from Barbara Jensen -- You never know what you'll see! September means
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7 p.m. on Orcas Island: Heartwood House -- from Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juans continues -- next applications due Oct. 31 The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about their community and themselves returns, as Leadership San Juan Islands
Bridge at Mountain Lake Has Temporary Fix
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- On August 21, the bridge at Mountain Lake dam was closed to hikers due to structural deterioration. There were no established alternate routes around the bridge at that time, although Moran Park staff posted signs at all trailheads and approaches. Moran State Park's
Writing, or Dreaming of Writing, a Book?
Wednesday, October 1, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Marilyn McGuire, Nautilus Book Awards - Cynthia Frank, Publishing Consultant at Cypress House, is a walking goldmine of “how-to” information on everything related to writing your manuscript and getting published. She will speak briefly, and then be available to respond to your
Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride
Friday, October 17, Camp Orkila Our Fall Festival will be from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to warm you up. You’ll be able to participate in pumpkin carving, cider-pressing, face painting, archery, climbing at the Climbing Tower, games, and much more! Would you
Yakima BACK In Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 11:37 a.m. The Yakima is back in service with the late 10:35am sailing to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. UPDATE: Sept. 25 at 11:04 a.m. The 10:35am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas is
Orcas Readies for its Close-up in Film Festival
Off the Edge Film Festival coming in two weeks! -- by Margie Doyle -- Vote now on OIFF-sponsored film submissions The First Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF) is shaping up to be a great collaboration of Orcas creative, cultural and business supporters -- all of us! Right now,
County Seeking Contract Fire Marshal
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Deadline -- 9 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014 -- from Department of Community Development, San Juan County -- San Juan County is seeking qualified candidates for a contract position of San Juan County Fire Marshal (SJC FM). The SJC FM position will report directly to the Chief
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation
Thursday, September 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater, SHIBA Volunteer -- OPEN ENROLLMENT OCTOBER 15 – DECEMBER 7 Each year Medicare gives persons receiving Medicare health insurance benefits an 8-week window to review their health care coverage and prescription drug plans to see if they
County Offices Having In-Bound Phone Troubles
Orcas Isssues tested the lines and 911 is working, although there may be a slight delay after dialing before it rings. -- from San Juan County Communications -- A malfunctioning CenturyLink phone trunk has resulted in busy signals for callers to San Juan County Offices on and off for the
