Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Choral Society Messiah to showcase Orcas talents, including yours
||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| They say it takes a village…or in this case, an extremely talented island. Orcas Choral Society’s production of Handel’s Messiah this December brings together musicians and artists from across Orcas. Soloists include: Soprano Sharon Abreu, known both for her classic coloratura
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue seeking candidates to join the volunteer ranks
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| All are invited to apply for the upcoming Volunteer Fire Academy starting January 6, 2024. At the end of the academy, graduates will be fully qualified structure and wildland firefighters. The deadline for this round of applications is November
Polyrhythmics’ bold, funk rhythms coming to Orcas Center
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Polyrhythmics are coming to Orcas! Originating from Seattle’s underground deep funk scene, this high-energy band comes to the Orcas Center Main Stage on Saturday, November 11 at 7pm. Polyrhythmics combine impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcase elements
County and Town send open letter to state officials regarding impacts of poor ferry service
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| The San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Councils are publishing an open letter sent to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Roger Millar. The letter highlights the impacts of Washington State Ferry service disruptions county-wide
Fall Auction is now underway at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Don’t miss out! The Orcas Senior Center Fall Auction is underway November 1-17, with an outstanding assortment of items to choose from. Thanks to generous donations from community members—from local art and collectibles to geodes and kitchenware—this will be our most
Berry Delicious! Learn best practices for growing tasty strawberries & blueberries in your backyard
||| FROM LISA WASKO DEVETTER for ORCAS GARDEN CLUB ||| Please join the Orcas Island Garden Club on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 when we welcome Associate Professor from Washington State University, Lisa Wasko DeVetter. Lisa will present best practices for choosing, growing and harvesting blueberries and strawberries specific to the
Salmonberry invites community to participate in upcoming Lantern Walk
||| FROM LAURA BLACK for SALMONBERRY SCHOOL ||| Join us Friday, November 10 at 4:00 for an Orcas Community Lantern Walk We would love all the Orcas community to gather at the Village Green on Friday November at 10th 4 pm and sing a few simple songs (sheet music provided) and then
WSF Alert: Winter schedule will be available next Tuesday
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Vehicle reservations for winter (Dec. 31 to March 23, 2024) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available next week at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. This is one week later than normal to adjust for this new release time for our
Notice: A Bat has tested positive for rabies in San Juan County
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| A bat collected in San Juan County was recently sent for testing to the Washington State Public Health Lab and was determined to be positive for rabies. Treatment to prevent rabies was recommended for two individuals who were determined to have had potential
Letter to Editor | My vote for Kate Hansen is well-considered
||| FROM JUSTIN PAULSEN ||| The most difficult ballot decision in this election is the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioner race between Toni Knudsen and Kate Hansen. Our community would be well served to have them both representing us. But, the ballot demands that we chose one. After many discussions
Get together and make jewelry at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Basic Jewelry Making with Kate Jewell and Mary Greenwell @ Orcas Senior Center - Tuesday, November 7, 1pm Have you ever wanted to make jewelry or repurpose and redesign something you already have into something you love? Kate Jewell and Mary
Writers: Come to the library this Friday evening to share your work
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Island Voices. Share your words! A call for island writers and poets to share their work at the Orcas Island Public Library this Friday, Nov. 3 @ 6pm. Please come and support these emerging voices.
Socrates Cafe is back on Senior Center schedule — tomorrow
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm after Senior Lunch for Socrates Café. A gathering of people with different perspectives open to sharing their thoughts on interesting subjects. The next meeting will be November 1 at
They’re ba-a-a-a-ack
||| FROM JOHN FLEISCHER ||| Orcas witches return for their annual Halloween flotilla.
OISD launches informal community conversations at Tidepool
||| FROM SUZANNA SMITH for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Please join the Orcas Island School District’s Superintendent and 2 Board Members for kudos and questions. Where: Tidepool Coffeehouse When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9 am “OISD Connecting with the Orcas Community one informal conversation at a time.” Questions? Contact:
Lorna retiring from Driftwood Flowers & Nursery
||| FROM LORNA VESTER ||| After over 30 years I have made the hard decision to retire from Driftwood Flowers & Nursery. A special thank you to Dale & Sara Linnes for giving me the chance to live my dream. Dale, you have been an invaluable mentor and I appreciate
