Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Here comes Peter Cottontail, with treats, to Cascade Lake
||| FROM MARY MEREDITH for ORCAS ISLAND LIONS CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club is happy to offer the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at its traditional location beside the playground at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. Join us on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. Easter Eggs with
Orcas Island Jazz Festival tickets available this April
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS JAZZ FESTIVAL ||| The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF), Orcas Island's premier jazz event, lights up Orcas Center this September 1 – 3 on the Main Stage. Under the artistic direction of Martin Lund, one of the most diverse musicians in the universe, OIJF
Rep. Larsen invites 2nd District students to participate in 2023 congressional art competition
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday,
Ready, set, run. 16 Commissioner positions will be on November ballot
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| This coming November, there will be 16 commissioner positions on the ballot for Orcas. These include two seats each on the School Board, Park and Rec, the Port of Orcas, and the Orcas Health Care District. Both the SJC Fire
Newest Senior Center staff member is now on board as activities coordinator
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| When does an Australian Shepherd learn to close doors and turn on lights? When that canine buddy is part of Edy Hansen’s overachieving family! Edy Hansen The Orcas Senior Center welcomes its newest staff member, Edy Hansen, who has
Sun Days on Orcas | Farm happenings
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDEE KULPER ||| Summer days are on the horizon, and when the rain truncates the springy brightness, it's fun to hear about the ideas people have brewing. Warm Valley Farm has plans for a new Wednesday afternoon farmers' market from 3-7 p.m. from May 10 through
Seder to be celebrated by community
||| FROM HOLLY KING ||| Is Passover almost here and you are without a Seder? Don’t worry! Whether you are by yourself or with family, there is a wonderful Community Passover Seder to attend. You are invited to join the Community Passover Seder on Saturday afternoon, April 8, beginning at
Letter to Editor | A 17-day wait for a blood test?
||| FROM JOHN ERLY ||| I will start this out saying “we choose to live here.” That does not mean we want less then the best from our medical system. If you go by the clinic employee parking area, you will find between ten and thirteen cars parked. This makes
Welcome to Poetry Month 2023
||| FROM JOELLEN MOLDOFF ||| In Case I Forget To Say It Enough By Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer Thank you for this day made of wind and rain and sun and the scent of old-fashioned lilacs. Thank you for the pond and the slippery tadpole and the wild iris that opened
Aging in place is topic of upcoming Sr. Center presentation with hospice group
Aging in Place with Hospice of the Northwest @ Orcas Senior Center – Wednesday, May 3, 1pm ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for the second in a series of three informative presentations from Hospice of the Northwest on Wednesday, May 3 at 1pm at
As the Paradigm Shifts | Ah, malaise
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| I woke up this morning sad, frustrated and disappointed. “Why?” I ask myself. “It’s a beautiful day on Orcas, you are healthy, you have money in the bank and a lot of good friends.” The me that is sad says “Yes,
Sheriff’s Report | March 22 – 28, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 23-001882 Harassment 11:30:55 03/22/23 A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment call. An informational report was taken. 23-001886 Found Property 13:44:46 03/22/23 A San Juan Deputy recovered two bags with tools from the side of the road.
Latest from Lekanoff | Three weeks left in the legislative session
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. DEBRA LEKANOFF ||| Time flies, and we are already three weeks away from the end of the 2023 legislative session. As we approach the final stretch, I wanted to take a moment to express how grateful I am for the opportunity to connect with
Liz’s Loveletter | Town hall and session recap
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF LIZ LOVELETT ||| We are more than two-thirds of the way through the 2023 legislative session and I am so pleased to have connected with many of you at our recent community townhall. My seatmates, Reps Lekanoff and Ramel, and I talked about our shared
Reminder! Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for tomorrow
||| FROM TOBY COOPER for ORCAS ROWING ASSOCIATION ||| Orcas Island Rowing Association is excited to announce the Polar Bear Plunge returns to Cascade Lake on Saturday, April 1 All are welcome. Great fun. Rain or shine. No experience necessary!* New date – April 1, 2023 Grounds open 10am. Plunge at
Webb brings community up to date on school budget, legislative activity
||| FROM ERIC WEBB for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOLS ||| I wanted to take a moment to reach out with an update on legislative activity and OISD’s budget planning for the 2023-24 school year. Legislative Efforts The Legislative Session in Olympia has recently transitioned to now focus their attention on budget
