Here’s a thought…
“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
ELBRIDGE COLBY
‘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.
Master Gardeners will host Q&A table at Driftwood Nursery
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| As we welcome spring with days spent in our gardens we have high hopes of success. Sometimes, however, the weather, insects, diseases, or our own cultural errors betray our dedication. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County are here to help
Taxes with Jim Biddick – Tuesdays, through April 14, 10:30-4:30pm
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| April 15 will be here again before you know it, but fear not, Jim Biddick is back! Jim will be available by appointment to prepare tax returns for anyone with low to moderate income. Jim will be taking appointments on Tuesdays
Holy Week services scheduled at Orcas Community Church
||| FROM BRIAN MOSS for ORCAS COMMUNITY CHURCH ||| Orcas Island Community Church invites you to join us for our Holy Week services. Our Maundy Thursday service on April 6, will be held at 7:00 pm. This service will focus on Jesus' last supper with his disciples and the washing
Library, Museum bring Johnny Moses to Library
||| FROM SAMUEL GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Orcas Island Public Library is thrilled to be hosting Johnny Moses Tuesday, April 11, at 5 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Through storytelling, lectures and workshops, Johnny shares the knowledge and richness of his spiritual and cultural
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park bird walks begin
||| FROM KRISTEN ARNIM for SAN JUAN ISLANDS SCULPTURE PARK ||| Join us at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park on Wednesday, April 5 from 8-10 a.m. for our first monthly bird walk of 2023! We are fortunate to have avid birder, Tyler Davis, leading us on our walks. His
Fact vs Fiction – Learn what $15 gets you with the Land Bank
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank on Zoom OR in person for our Spring Community Conversation series. The Land Bank will host public meetings on Wednesdays - April 12, April 19, and Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 6:30 pm - 8pm. For more
Concern for San Juan County’s most vulnerable prompts latest health officer order
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On Apr. 3, 2023, San Juan County Health Officer Order 2023-1 went into effect which continues the masking requirements in patient-facing healthcare facilities. The order excludes dental offices, optometry offices, physical therapy, massage, and eye care clinics from the masking requirement. The Washington
Earthrise | The biggest source of county greenhouse gas pollution
||| EARTHRISE BY JAY KIMBALL ||| The U.S. has set a goal of reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 (see chart at right). Reversing over 170 years of unbridled burning of fossil fuels is no small task. But there is some good
Library trustees holding planning retreat on Friday
||| FROM JANET MARLOW for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees will have a Planning Retreat on Friday, April 7, beginning 2:30 p.m. Attendance will be both in person in the Community Room at the Library and via Zoom. Library Board Planning Retreat (Rescheduled) April
Sheriff’s Office acquires two unmanned drones for search, rescue, major incidents
||| FROM ERIC PETER, SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF ||| The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new resource to assist in better serving and protecting community members. The agency now has two Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (commonly referred to as drones) providing advanced technology to assist the Sheriff’s
Join in shaping our food system plan for San Juan County
||| FROM CAITLIN LECK ||| Join us at these upcoming town hall events to help shape our shared food future! Sun 4/16, 5pm: Orcas Event @Oddfellows Hall (112 Haven Rd, Eastsound) Tue 4/18, 5pm: Lopez Event @Community Center (204 Village Rd, Lopez Island) Thu 4/20, 5pm: San Juan Event @Brickworks
For the love of houseplants: Bringing the wild inside
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB ||| On Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. the Orcas Island Garden Club will host a Hybrid meeting featuring Lynn Johnson. You may attend the presentation in person in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center OR you may participate via Zoom. The meeting will
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,
