Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Sing Messiah! this Christmas with Orcas Choral Society
||| FROM JULIE RUSBY for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| Orcas Choral Society invites all Orcas Island singers to sing Handel’s Messiah this December 1-3 at the Orcas Center. Rehearsals begin September 26 at 7 p.m. “George Frederic Handel was a showman, in this case setting the most sacred of texts,”
Orcas Island Food Bank raises funds for Maui food bank
||| FROM RICK RHOADS for ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK ||| “When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina, our board and staff wanted to do something to help,” said Amanda Sparks, executive director of the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB).
Fall Kickoff at Orcas Island Community Church
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for OI COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us for our Annual Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 10. The day begins with our worship service at 10:00 AM, followed by a catered meal, live music, and a variety of fun games
Orcas Center puts out call for 2024 featured artists
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is planning art installations for the 2024 season and is pleased to welcome back Featured Artist Exhibits. Featured Artists at Orcas Center have dedicated displays in the lobby and/or Madrona Room (depending on scope
SJC Democrats to meet Saturday, with appearance by State Senator
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY for SJC DEMOCRATS ||| State Senator Manka Dhingra The next meeting of the San Juan County Democrats is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, Sept. 9, on Zoom. The highlight will be an appearance by State Senator Manka Dhingra, who is running for State
Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center welcomes Barron Ryan to Center Stage on Saturday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Barron Ryan’s love for music has always been divided. The son of two musicians, he grew up in a house filled with the sounds of artists ranging
Eastsound Water’s implementation report in response to the Acuity Forensics investigation recommendations
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER USERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ||| The Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) Board of Directors is focused on undertaking administrative updates to improve financial oversight, by implementing both staff procedural changes and Board specific oversight processes. In the past week, we have heard from several
Woman in the Woods Productions hosts tap dance sensation mentored by Gregory Hines
||| FROM WOMAN IN THE WOODS PRODUCTIONS ||| If you like music that makes you move, set aside Saturday night September 23 when Woman in the Woods Productions brings to Orcas Center a fantastic evening of music and tap, featuring the sensational band Love Movement, led by world-renowned tap dance
The Scottish islands that are being put at risk by an ongoing ferry crisis
Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by an ageing fleet ||| FROM EURONEWS ||| The future of many of Scotland's island communities are being put at risk by the unreliable state of the country's ageing ferries, which
Repair Economy is topic for upcoming Makers Guild community talk
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Repair Economy for the San Juans, community talk on Tues. Sept 12th, 11am via Zoom. Learn about models for Repair Cafes and Tool Libraries around Washington and share ideas for increasing Repair tool and skill access in the San Juans. Meet Kami Bruner
More fun offerings from our Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Silent Auction @ Orcas Senior Center – November 1-17, 9am-3pm Do you enjoy the charm of Ducks Unlimited art? How about the beautiful watercolors by Suzanne Lamb? Or maybe you’re in the market for a KitchenAid 10-speed mixer? All these things
Support this WA pollinator license plate project
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION ||| WASBA has decided to petition the state for a vehicle license plate that recognizes honey bees and pollinators and their importance to our food supply. In order to win approval, WASBA needs to collect signatures from people who are willing to purchase 3,500
Meet Electra, the electric foiling ferry that could change commuter travel
||| FROM THE ROBB REPORT ||| posted at request of Orcasonian reader ||| We’ve already seen “flying” powerboats, catamarans and luxury yachts. Now, the ferry has been given wings. Boundary Layer Technologies has just unveiled a new fully electric ferry with foils that allow it to literally soar across the ocean. Electra, which is fittingly named
As the Paradigm Shifts | Can you know how awesome you are?
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| For most of us, the world we live in doesn't support us knowing how great we are. It doesn't support us being fearless, abundant and extraordinary. In fact, our consensus reality is fear-based, scarcity-based and shame-based. There’s very little room for
Sheriff’s Report | August 23 – 29, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 23-006845 Accident-HitRun 11:23:14 08/23/23 A Lopez Deputy responded to an accident hit and run call. A report was taken. 23-006846 Theft 11:56:27 08/23/23 A San Juan Deputy took a report of a stolen bicycle. A description was obtained and
Letter to Editor | OIFR is adding another position while threatening layoffs
||| FROM PATRICK SHEPLER ||| How, in good conscience, can the Board of Fire Commissioners approve another new Admin. position, while simultaneously threatening layoffs of the most tenured actual responders? And how can they add another position while threatening layoffs with the Union's blessings and support? Pay and benefits could
