Here’s a thought…
“People will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right.”
THOMAS SOWELL
Orcas airport to participate in military training
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| As a public-use airport Port of Orcas is occasionally called upon to support training or other mission-connected activities conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security or FAA. And though in many cases the notice is short, it’s always
2024 candidate filing week approaches
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance! Candidate filing for positions open for election in 2024 is about to begin. During filing week, candidates may submit their filings online, by email, by fax, or in person
Puppetry Class
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| We are inviting all 3rd through 5th graders to a Puppetry Class presented by Jerremy Foss from the Adventist Church and Carol Kulminski from the Community Church. The class will begin on Monday, April 29 and run for 6 weeks. Students
OIFR Q1 Chief’s Report
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| Fire Chief Holly vanSchaick and staff responded to 76 calls in March, for a total of 224 calls for the first quarter of 2024. Our average calls are 80% EMS and Rescue, with approximately 9% service calls, 4% false alarms,
David Roth Concert
||| FROM TOM BATTER for EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ||| David Roth Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall hosts An Evening with David Roth on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 pm. David's songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books,
County publishes revised engagement guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project
San Juan County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) is postponing the public hearing examiner meeting for OPALCO’s Bailer Hill micro-grid and battery installation project while waiting for all additional information requested of the applicant on March 28, 2024. The future hearing examiner meeting date is to be determined (TBD). |||
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. No chair yoga Tuesday, April 2. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for
Free Films
FHFF Celebrates Earth Day with a Special Collection of Free Films Online April 18-28 ||| FROM FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Friday Harbor Film Festival, in collaboration with Earth Day Orcas and the San Juan Makers Guild, presents a special collection of thought-provoking and inspiring environmental documentaries to stream online
‘Burning’ issues remain after 2013 Exchange fire
||| BY JOHN TITUS, SPECIAL TO theORCASONIAN ||| People who have lived in San Juan County long enough are familiar with the original “Exchange,” a recycle/re-use operation, designed to take useful items out of the waste stream. The “Exchange” is variously reported as being established between 1981 and 1983, and
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. No chair yoga Tuesday, April 2. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for
Kandis Susol art to be on display in Seattle
||| FROM AYN GAILEY ||| Winston Wachter Fine Art in Seattle will be exhibiting the works of Orcas Island artist Kandis Susol, with an artist reception on Saturday, May 11th. The exhibit, Letters from Earth and Sky, is a body of work inspired by her participation in a group exhibition at the Museum of
Eastsound Water Board Meeting
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER USERS ||| Eastsound Water will hold its regular April Board Meeting this coming Tuesday April 16, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Please join us! AGENDA Mission Statement: Eastsound Water Users Association is a service-oriented association whose goal is to utilize all available resources to ensure
Meeting of the Minds
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for a discussion led by Denise Wilk, the President of the Keepers of the Patos Lighthouse, as we delve into the fascinating history of Patos Island on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Nestled at
Master Gardeners Clinic
||| FOM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| As we welcome spring with days spent in our gardens, we have high hopes of success. However, sometimes the weather, insects, disease, or our garden practices betray our dedication. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County are here to help with
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
Fire Commissioners Meeting
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners 2nd Regular Meeting of April Agenda Monday – 4/15/2024, 3PM In person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 894 9205 5965 /
