Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Upcoming Jazz Fest will be great. It’s live. It’s really ‘bad’
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Just like Christmas, Mom said, “you’ll have to wait.” But don’t – don’t wait. It’s coming to you – the best in live JAZZ right here on Orcas. It’s gonna be great and it’s gonna be live! Three unique combos, one night
Climate Eyes | A lukewarm climate dialogue
||| CLIMATE EYES by STEVE BERNHEIM ||| “Emissions from natural gas demand an immediate, proactive response from the utilities responsible for their climate-related risks. Integrating climate-forward planning will help utilities avoid costly investments and associated asset-stranding risks, while ensuring their business models evolve to take advantage of the unfolding clean
Rotary’s 5th annual pickleball tourney raises $5,600
||| FROM SUZANNE OLSON for ORCAS ISLAND PICKLEBALL ||| The Orcas Island Rotary Club’s Pickleball Tournament hosted more than 30 teams in a full weekend of friendly competition August 6 – 7 at Buck Park. While there were some clear winners in the pickleball brackets, the big winners were the
Today’s court decision means San Juan County voters will get a say on 4 Charter Amendments
"VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY IN SAN JUAN COUNTY" ||| FROM BEN CHAPMAN for FAIR VOTE WASHINGTON ||| After the San Juan County Council attempted to block four charter amendments from going to the voters, residents of San Juan County pushed back with a lawsuit. Today, the San Juan County Superior Court
‘Ask Us About Afghanistan’ series continues with second speaker’s 21 years in Kabul
||| FROM DIANE MARTINDALE for SAN JUAN ISLANDS MUSEUM OF ART ||| The Life of My Choice: 21 Years in Kabul is second in the Ask Us About Afghanistan series at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Marnie Gustavson, a tireless activist for women and children in Afghanistan,
Public Works announces its annual summer road striping
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road striping schedule beginning on Monday, August 22 and lasting approximately several weeks. Pavement markings, including centerlines, shoulder markings, arrows, and more, are critical features of any safe and effective roadway, and
Land Bank Commission schedules monthly meeting
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK ||| The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting on August 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan County Large
James Longley to speak on experiences in Afghanistan
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Island Community Foundation Presents: Personal Stories of Everyday Life by James Longley at Orcas Center Sunday, August 28 from 5 - 7 p.m. What is it like to live in Afghanistan? James Longley, photographer and award-winning filmmaker, speaks to his years
Meet with County Council candidate for District 3 Jane Fuller at SJC Fair
||| FROM JANE FULLER, COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE On August 17 - 20 the candidate for San Juan County Council, District 3, Jane Fuller, will be available between 1 - 2 pm at the Voter Registration booth. If you are interested in having a chat with her, please come by. She is
WoW! Center for Whale Research shares “epic” encounter with J, K, and L pods
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH || Mark, Joe, Tasli and Fin set out from Victoria at 0700 for a survey of the western Juan de Fuca. Through Race Pass by 0720, they opted to travel offshore and west along the south edge of the traffic separation scheme, as they
“Grow the Good!” with SJI Prevention Coalition volunteers at in-person fair booth activity
||| FROM DEBBI FINCHER for SII PREVENTION COALITION ||| The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition (SJIPC) is excited to offer its signature event at the San Juan County Fair: Make a FREE Healthy Message T-Shirt! This year’s theme, “Grow the Good!” highlights the positive already happening here and focuses our
Just 10 spots left to tour Sucia Island with Friends
||| FROM FRIENDS OF THE SAN JUANS ||| Join Friends staff and visit the recently completed Mud Bay Wetland and Beach Restoration project, learn about the role of local shorelines in supporting the regional marine food web, and enjoy free time on Sucia to explore on your own. What to
Call for artists for two Orcas Center Fall art shows in the offing
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Artists and Artisans are sought for two upcoming shows at Orcas Center: Island Bounty: Running Sept 30 – November 16. Are you an artist who works with natural island resources? Do you spin yarn from local sheep or alpaca, work with Madrona
Fire Commission will meet tomorrow
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ||| Attached you will find the agenda for the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting to be held on Monday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. online via Zoom. Access information can be found on the attached Board packet and below. This meeting
OIHCD seeking applicants for District Superintendent
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is seeking applicants for the position of District Superintendent. The Superintendent position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of healthcare for the members of our community. The Superintendent is the
Department of Health reenergizes vision for health in Washington
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a transformational plan to reenergize the agency’s priorities, focus, and commitment to its vision of equity and optimal health for all. The plan was informed by formal
