Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
New alert system aims to reduce the number of whales hit by vessels
||| FROM KNKX PUBLIC RADIO ||| In Washington State, the U.S. Coast Guard has launched a pilot program to alert ships to whale sightings in the Salish Sea and Puget Sound. The goal of the agency’s new Cetacean Desk is to try to better protect marine mammals from boat strikes and
Stephanie O’Day announces candidacy for San Juan County Council District 1
||| FROM COMMITTEE TO ELECT STEPHANIE O'DAY FOR SAN JUAN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 ||| Attorney Stephanie O’Day Attorney Stephanie O’Day proudly announces her candidacy for San Juan County Council District 1. Stephanie moved to San Juan Island in 1991, raised a daughter here with husband Pat, and has
Last chance to take the County’s Communications Survey
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Have you ever said, “I didn’t hear about that” or “I wish I knew about it sooner” when it comes to County projects? In an effort to continuously improve communications, the County wants to hear from you before Sunday, April 7! San Juan
A tumultuous EWUA Board meeting
||| FROM MICHAEL RIORDAN ||| The March 2024 EWUA Board meeting proved to be even more contentious than the disorderly December 2023 one. Right at the outset, Secretary/Treasurer Carol Anderson read a petition she had prepared with fellow Board members Ron Claus and Jim Cook to recall three other members
WSF to soon release FROG survey
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Would you like to help us improve the Washington State Ferries (WSF)? We’re seeking our riders’ feedback on customer service, reservations, fares, and more. Our next survey is coming soon so sign up for the Ferry Riders’ Opinion Group (FROG) at http://FerryRidersOpinionGroup.com today. Thank you! Your
OICC Easter Week
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| As Easter approaches, Orcas Island Community Church welcomes all to join in their Holy Week services. The services include a Palm Sunday service on March 24th at 10:00 am; a Maundy Thursday Communion service on March 28th at 6:30 pm; a
Art Exhibit | From Time Immemorial
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is honored to welcome Children of the Setting Sun with their exhibit, “From Time Immemorial” with an opening reception and film screening on Friday, March 29 starting at 5:30pm in the Madrona Room. Children
Island Ways | Can we work our way out of the housing crisis?
||| FROM NANTUCKET INQUIRER AND MIRROR ||| Finding an affordable house has become a waiting game for Lorna Dollery, one that she doesn’t know will end. “I have no idea how long it may be, if ever. When I first moved here, I was really optimistic about buying a market-rate
Island Health welcomes new OB-GYN practitioner
||| FROM LAURA MORONEY for ISLAND HEALTH ||| Elizabeth Waring, MD Island Obstetrics & Gynecology - 24th Street welcomes new provider Elizabeth Waring, MD, to its clinic. Waring comes to Island Health from Onancock, Virginia where she was a physician and physician consultant at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Letter to Editor | We are supporting the April Fire Levy
||| FROM PENNY BUTTKE* et. al ||| Citizens for Orcas Fire District has formed to support the proposed 5-year temporary levy that will fund our Fire District's operations. Elected in November 2023, the new Board of Fire Commissioners actively sought voter feedback before finalizing the new levy rate of 77
Letter to Editor | Community in harmony
||| FROM ANGELA SAXE for MUSIC ADVOCACY GROUP ||| The board of Music Advocacy Group (MAG) is filled with gratitude for the outpouring of support for Orcas Island public school music. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who attended, performed in, volunteered for, or otherwise participated in the
Oyster Talk
When the tide is out, the table is set ||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ||| Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people
Grannie’s Attic / Silent Auction
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for the exciting return of Grannie's Attic 2.0 at Orcas Senior Center on Saturday, April 27, from 9 am to 3 pm! Tables are still available to rent for selling your goods. We're also actively seeking volunteers for setup
Chair Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance
Feldenkrais and Eurythmy Class
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Andrea Preiss, a seasoned Feldenkrais practitioner and therapeutic eurythmist, for a relaxing movement class at Orcas Senior Center Tuesdays at 11 am. Emphasizing a seated position, these subtle exercises rooted in the Feldenkrais Method and eurythmy aim to improve your
Pam’s Power Hour
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Pam Evans in her invigorating Pam’s Power Hour strength training sessions on Zoom every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 am. Pam’s Power Hour offers a gentle yet effective blend of low-impact strength, conditioning, and flexibility exercises, enriched with ample
