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
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.
Dancing in the Brass Ring
A Hornucopia of Brass, Song, and Dance ||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| We are thrilled to announce an upcoming performance that promises to be a spectacular celebration of art and music! Join us at the Orcas Center for an unforgettable series of shows featuring The Orcas Dance
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
Mayor declares National Gratitude Month
||| FROM TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR ||| PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, National Gratitude Month is a month-long celebration that encourages people to be thankful for the positive aspects of life; and WHEREAS, National Gratitude Month was started in 2015 by author and inspirational speaker Stacey Grewal; and WHEREAS, practicing gratitude daily is
Fostering positive and collaborative conversations
||| FROM SAM GAILEY for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Join us for an interactive community talk on the PEERS Methodology: Fostering Positive and Collaborative Conversations. This one-hour session with Kevin Carter (founder of Inclusion Innovates) will introduce a practical approach to navigating polarizing topics like race, politics, and housing. Through
How do bananas, beets, oranges and onions get to Orcas Island?
||| FROM ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ||| Sean Finlay No matter where you get your fruits and vegetables on Orcas Island, there’s a good chance that they were brought here by Sean Finlay. For the past six years, Sean has driven the Charlie’s Produce truck to
Sheriff’s Report | October 30 – November 5, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 24-007013 Court Order Violation 09:01:10 10/30/24 A Friday Harbor resident was arrested for violating a protection order by coming within 25' of the protected parties residence. The male was transported and booked into the jail pending a hearing with
In Memoriam | John Cyril Heath, 1943 – 2024
||| FROM CAROL KULMINSKI ||| John Cyril Heath John Cyril Heath, 80, of Orcas Island, passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1943, to Cyril Henry Heath & Winnifred (Gilmore Smith) Heath in Los Angeles, CA. Cyril preceded John in death in 2001,
Standing in the sun
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| This week was a heavy one. Regardless of our politics, it remains difficult to understand how our nation has become so divided and challenging to look towards the future with hope. But the tides continue to ebb and flow, the
Orcas Choral Society’s Ceremony of Carols
Light Up Your Holiday ||| FROM LYNN BAKER for ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY ||| This holiday season, make a little room in your plans to cheer your spirits and warm your heart with Orcas Choral Society’s winter concert, Ceremony of Carols! Artistic Director Bruce Langford brings his lively, joyful style to
Proposition 1 | Conservation Area real estate excise tax extended to 2038
||| FROM LINCOLN BORMANN for SJC LAND BANK ||| On behalf of the Land Bank Staff and Commission, I’d like to extend our sincere gratitude in renewing Proposition 1 and the Conservation Area Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). We’re looking forward to building on our past successes and furthering our conservation work over
One city’s secret to happiness | The annual burning of a 50-foot effigy
Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset. ||| FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES ||| For most of the millions of travelers who make the trek each year, there is no reason to go to Santa Fe except
Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population
One whale born in 1993 and another calf last seen emaciated are missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research ||| FROM TIMES COLONIST ||| Two southern resident killer whales are presumed dead after multiple sightings of two endangered pods failed to turn up a 30-year-old male and
WSF Weekly Report | Veterans Day; vessel tours for middle schoolers; sailing stats | a kudo
||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve This week, as Veterans Day approaches, I’m reminded of the profound influence my father and grandfather had on me. My father served in the Falklands War, and my grandfather was a World War II veteran. Their pride in their service
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.
Winter Luminary Classes | Free for Orcas residents
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Create your own beautiful paper lantern Luminary to shine a warm light during the winter. Classes for beginners and intermediate are taught by Orcas artists and welcome sign-ups to reserve a seat. Drop-ins if room available. RSVP recommended. Beginners meet for 1 -
