Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Candidates being sought for Odd Fellows Hall manager position
||| FROM LERNER LIMBACH for ORCAS FOOD CO-OP ||| The Odd Fellows Hall, located on beautiful Madrona Point in Eastsound, has been a natural community gathering place since it was built in 1891. The Hall is host to a variety of classes, dances, wedding receptions, art fairs, fundraisers, birthday parties
As the Paradigm Shifts | You can put your faith in that
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| All day long, we process and interpret patterns and momentary snapshots of life, in order to make meaning. Tarot cards, astrology, economic forecasting, political unrest, weather patterns, a grumpy barista, getting up on the wrong side of the bed—each of us
Sheriff’s Report | May 3 – 9, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 23-003038 Found Property 08:11:53 05/03/23 A abandoned bicycle was turned in on Orcas Island. The bicycle was logged into evidence. 23-003040 Lost Property 09:07:10 05/03/23 An Orcas Island Deputy took a report of a lost credit/debit card. 23-003048 Juvenile
Larsen to host Service Academy information nights for interested students
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT and BELLINGHAM, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his office will host two in-person information sessions for Northwest Washington students interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. Larsen will announce plans to host a virtual information session soon.
Public Health Clinic fees resume on June 1
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On June 1, 2023, San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) will begin collecting fees for some public health services again. HCS will also be rolling out their new sliding fee scale. This sliding fee scale has been adopted to ensure that
Women’s Ministry spring luncheon: Anchor for My Soul
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| The Women’s Ministry of Orcas Island Community Church will be hosting a luncheon in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 20, from noon to 2:30pm. The guest speaker is Joyce Green who will be sharing the sailing trip
Progress proceeds on Pea Patch property purchase
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| I am happy to report that we had our pre-application meeting with the County Department of Community Development (DCD) on Wednesday this week. It was a beautiful day and a hopeful meeting. The goal was to tour the property, walk
Larsen rejects GOP’s “cruel” child deportation bill
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to the expiration of Title 42 authority, which allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants from its borders to contain the spread of COVID-19, and GOP efforts to pass
Guest Opinion | I pledge strong support for Orcas EV Charging Project
||| FROM SENATOR LIZ LOVELETT ||| I am writing to express my strong support for the Orcas Island EV Charging Project which was submitted by the Port of Orcas for grant financing from the Clean Energy Fund's ETS program. This Project will greatly accelerate EV adoption for one of our
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.
Orcas Senior Center sponsors this year’s cider and mead festival
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS ISLAND SENIOR CENTER ||| Orcas Senior Center will host the 2023 Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at the Village Green in Eastsound. Early bird tickets are available online at the festival’s website, www.orcasislandciderfest.org.
OIFR Commissioners approve levy item for upcoming election
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| In their meeting on May 11, Fire Department board of commissioners passed the attached resolution for a levy lift in upcoming election.
There’s a community BBQ coming up for Education Foundation
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL for ORCAS ISLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION ||| The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) is throwing its 2nd Annual Community BBQ on Sunday, May 21 from 2 pm - 5 pm at the Orcas Island Winery! There will be live music and activities for kids. Burgs, dogs, veggie burgs and more! $20 adults/$10 kids (under
Presentation tonight: Carbon Monoxide and boating
||| FROM MARIE MICHNICH for ORCAS ISLAND YACHT CLUB ||| Please join us on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the West Sound Community Center for a presentation by Gloria and Steve Eppig about Carbon Monoxide and Boating. We will review things that you need to know about the
Ready to serve? OICF offers training for Board service
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Have you ever considered joining a nonprofit Board? Board service is a great way to support causes you care about, meet new people, and connect to the community. With over 100 local nonprofits, there are many organizations to choose from,
Series of WSF virtual community meetings scheduled to start May 23
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| Washington State Ferries will host a series of systemwide virtual community meetings starting Tuesday, May 23. WSF staff will be available to answer questions and give route specific and general updates on what’s happening across the system. To find out when your route’s meeting
