Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Watch FHFF Award winners on-demand through November 5
||| FROM ELLEN ROBERTS & KAREN PALMER for FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Friday Harbor Film Festival Is thrilled to present the Audience Choice Award for the Best Overall Feature Film to Patrick and the Whale, directed by Mark Fletcher. This documentary, along with many other award-winning features and short
Letter to Editor | Reasons why Toni Knudson has my vote
||| FROM B. SADIE BAILEY ||| I appreciated seeing and hearing Toni speak at the LOWV candidates' night, before the Primary elections. She took the time (and risk) to explain some things and educate the voters, including exactly what the proposed levy entailed, where she stood on it, and why;
Latest from Lekanoff | Update on environmental work taking place
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| I hope this message finds you well. I want to provide you with a comprehensive update on the environmental work taking place in the 40th District. During this legislative interim, I've been actively engaged in initiatives related to the Climate Commitment
WSF Report | One third of our 21 ferries are unavailable right now
||| FROM PATTY RUBSTELLO for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Edmonds/Kingston route on one-boat service due to limited vessel availability Chimacum went out of service Saturday after one of its main engines threw a rod. The significant engine failure will take several weeks to fix, leaving us with just 14 available ferries
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.
Artworks will feature works by Carl Buttke through November
||| FROM B.J. ARNOLD for ORCAS ARTWORKS ||| The Orcas Island Artworks features “Reflections” by Carl Buttke through the month of November. "This watercolor painting, a part of my “Reflections” series, was created within the past year in a large format (30 X 58 inches) to explore and convey the
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
