Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Island Rec, Conservation Land Bank announce new trail partnership
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Saturday, August 3, Island Rec, the Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust will celebrate a short and significant new trail connection between John O. Linde Community Park and the eastern portion of Beaverton Marsh Preserve. A 72-foot boardwalk links Linde
Occam’s Razor | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Master Gardeners answer plant questions
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for MASTER GARDENERS ||| Hopefully your garden is providing you a bountiful supply of tasty and nutritious fruits and vegetables! If not, perhaps a visit to the Master Gardeners at the Orcas Island Library entrance on July 24th. between noon and 2:00 would be helpful. You
Alice di Micele – In Concert on the Village Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join us on Sunday, July 28 at 5pm on the Village Green for Alice di Micele as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country Corner, OrcaSong Farm, and GiveOrcas/OICF. The first thing you’ll notice about Alice Di Micele
Monthly Hearing Services
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Stacie Nordrum, Au.D., CCC-A, from Island Hearing Healthcare, provides hearing care at Orcas Senior Center every first Thursday of the month. To secure your slot, it is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as availability fills up rapidly. The
Medicare enrollment session
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Is 2024 your year for joining Medicare? Medicare enrollment is not automatic for most people, so you’ll probably need to enroll with Social Security. Then you’ll have to decide what type of Medicare coverage you want. To make an informed decision
Ferry captains ask fishermen to give them space on the water
||| FROM KING-TV SEATTLE ||| Captain Russell Fee has spent 20 years at the helm of Washington State Ferries. Puget Sound is his wheelhouse, and fishing season is always an adventure. "He's right where we want to be, that little pleasure boat, so we'll see if he moves out of the
Rep. Rick Larsen statement on Biden election withdrawal
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| The stakes in this election are high and the choice is as clear as ever. Democrats are delivering results for working families and upholding our shared values while the party of Trump is focused on undermining working families and dismantling the
Yoga with Sam
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Samantha Fisher in a holistic movement practice suitable for all experience levels, prioritizing an attuned connection to your body's inner wisdom. Drawing from her training in Hatha Yoga and Integrated Movement Therapy, Samantha integrates insights from diverse healing modalities and
Abbreviated return time of extreme events
How many climate blows before communities start to break? ||| BY BILL MCKIBBEN on SUBSTACK ||| All week, as I’ve helped cut storm-fallen trees, a phrase has been echoing in my brain. It came from an early insurance industry report on climate change, way back in 2005—really, before too much
Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Unleash your creativity at "Art with Carla" every Friday, 1-3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Led by experienced artist Carla Stanley, this lighthearted class focuses on the creative process with a strong belief in your artistic potential, regardless of skill level.
Council to meet on Shaw Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The meeting will be held at the Shaw Island Community Center. The agenda includes an update from Public Works, information about wildland fire risk and preparedness, formation of a Shaw Island Subarea Plan Standing Committee, and more. San Juan County Council will hold
Nourishing Neighbor goes bi-monthly
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| Hello friends and neighbors, We hope your summer is going splendidly, and that you are enjoying time with your loved ones. It's a relief to see summer finally arrive in the Pacific Northwest after an unusually extended spring season. The tomato and squash plants share
Port Meeting
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 22nd at 5:00 p.m. online via Zoom and in-person at the airport terminal. Access information can be found on the attached agenda.
Dental clinic brings smiles to the community
||| FROM ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Oral health is crucial for overall well-being, extending far beyond a bright smile. Maintaining good oral hygiene prevents common dental issues such as cavities and gum disease, which can significantly impact daily life. Furthermore, oral health is closely linked to systemic health; conditions
County releases public comment analysis report for Draft Destination Management Plan
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County published a report that concludes the County’s current tourism planning efforts and analyzes the public comments submitted for the Preliminary Draft Destination Management Plan. The draft received over 900 comments that spanned a variety of topics including defining island capacity, addressing affordability
