Here’s a thought…
“It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”
JIM ROHN
Feldenkrais and Eurythmy Class
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Andrea Preiss, a seasoned Feldenkrais practitioner and therapeutic eurythmist, for a relaxing movement class at Orcas Senior Center, Tuesdays at 11 am. Emphasizing a seated position, these subtle exercises rooted in the Feldenkrais Method and eurythmy aim to improve your
JP and OK Rhythm Boys
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for JP AND THE OK RHYTHM BOYS ||| On Saturday, September 14, you’ll have two chances to enjoy the music of JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in two very different and wonderful venues! From 11am – 1pm, JP, Gordon, and Anita will be bringing their
WA Conservation Action endorses Hughes
||| FROM WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION ||| We are excited to announce that county council candidate Rick Hughes has earned the endorsement of Washington Conservation Action for the 2024 general election for San Juan County Council, District 2! “Rick, we are confident that your commitment to environmental justice and our shared
Fall History Happy Hour
||| FROM MICHELLE HASSEBROCK for ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMS ||| Mark Jenks OIHM is kicking off their Fall History Happy Hour Series on Friday the 13th! The first Happy Hour will be a lecture from local author Mark Jenks about his new book, Orcas Island: A Visual History
S/he is Still Her/e – Film at Orcas Center
||| FROM ORCAS CENTER ||| On Saturday, September 14 at 7pm, Orcas Center welcomes director David Charles Rodriguez with a Q&A session and a screening of S/he is Still Her/e - A comprehensive, enthralling, and aptly provocative portrait of the singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist and occultist known
Mindful Tranquility Weekly Meditation
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Julia Summers leads a weekly meditation group at Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 1 pm. Regardless of prior experience, Julia extends a warm invitation to all, emphasizing inclusivity by operating the sessions on a donation basis. With open hearts, she
2024 Fall Great Islands Clean-up
||| FROM KATIE FLEMING for GREAT ISLANDS CLEAN-UP ||| Get involved with your community and help keep our islands beautiful by joining the 2024 Fall Great Islands Clean-up. This fall, the event will take place on Saturday, September 21. Islanders of all ages are welcome to register and participate in
Letter to Editor | O’Day is best candidate for county council
||| FROM DON POLLARD and DAVE RALSTON ||| We need to be glad that at least in one contest there are two qualified candidates. In this case it is for a seat on the county council. Our county is in need of stronger leadership and decision making. In particular, there
West My Friend concert
||| FROM ORCAS CENTER ||| Kicking off Orcas Center’s fall concert season on Sunday, September 15 at 7pm is West My Friend, a Cascadian Folk Duo. In the modern musical landscape, it’s rare to hear something as put-together as West My Friend – something so layered, deeply symphonic, baroque, and
Mayor declares Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, September is national Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men; recognizing that while all men are at risk for prostate cancer, African American men have the highest incidence and mortality
Chair Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER || Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance
Ukulele Kanikipila | Musical fun at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for "play music," every Monday from 1 to 3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week.
Midnight Mutterings | Taking sides
“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.” -Elie Wiesel in 'Night.' ||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| I read “Night” by Elie Wiesel decades ago. That was decades after its publication in
Letter to Editor | Rick Hughes’ experience is what’s best for county
||| FROM SCOTT SLUIS ||| I would like to publicly endorse Rick Hughes for County Council. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Rick as a fellow Rotarian, client of the business I work for and as Rick the county council person. In all these roles Rick has
Sheriff’s Report | August 28 – September 3, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 24-005590 Civil Problem 09:03:01 08/28/24 A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to a Civil Service. The incident was documented. 24-005600 Accident-NonInj 14:38:15 08/28/24 Lopez Deputies responded when a driver at the ferry terminal backed into and destroyed a porta-potty.
My thanks to our hard-working Port Team
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| From my experience in the airline industry, after the busy Labor Day weekend is a good time to say “Thank You” and to recognize the team that rose to the summer challenge. As your Executive Director of the Port of Orcas,
