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
Works of Tina Brown at Artworks during November
||| FROM BJ ARNOLD for ARTWORKS ||| Tina Brown shares her new Dècoupage Creation "Lost" and "Found" which she had dedicated to her father, Tony Brown, whose love of the wilderness continues to inspire her subject choices. The process for these woodpecker pieces began by gluing down colored triangles (the
Vibrant Watercolors Art Show
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us at Orcas Senior Center for the colorful Watercolors Art Show, running through November and December. This joint exhibition features works from Robbie Walker’s watercolors class, held Mondays at 9:30 am at Orcas Senior Center, alongside pieces by local artist
The Olga Symphony Plays Again
||| FROM ANITA ORNE for THE OLGA SYMPHONY ||| The Olga Symphony is pleased to announce they will be carrying on a favorite holiday tradition, their Thanksgiving weekend concert, on November 29 and 30 at 7 pm. This year, the show is moving to the Grange! Melinda, aGordon, Z, JP,
Tai Ji Quan fall prevention
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Karol Wilson, DPT, for a three month fall prevention Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® class at Orcas Senior Center. Karol, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 30 years of experience, is excited to introduce this evidence-based program, developed
High winds forecast for 4am to 2pm Monday
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 836 AM PST Sun Nov 3 2024 San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County- Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-North Coast- Including the cities of Bellingham, La Push, Friday Harbor, Clallam Bay, Forks, Anacortes, Clearwater,
Needlework Circle at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join our weekly gathering for knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and all needleworkers at Orcas Senior Center, every Friday at 2 pm. Come hang out—no project required! Whether you haven’t knitted in years, want to learn to crochet, or just want to relax
They thought they found their dream home — so did thousands of bats
For a millennial couple buying their first home, on an island in the Puget Sound, the cost of humanely resolving the bat problem was more than they expected. ||| FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ||| WHIDBEY ISLAND, WASH. — The first time Tom Riecken caught a big brown bat, there was
Honoring Our Heroes | Orcas Island’s commitment to veterans
||| FROM MEGAN METCALF for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| As November ushers in Veterans Day, Orcas Island stands united in its dedication to those who've served our nation. This small island community exemplifies the power of local support for veterans, offering a tapestry of services that weave together care, respect,
Midnight Mutterings | Jeff changes his mind
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| When Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013, he reportedly said he would not interfere with the editorial aspects of the paper, and for the next eleven years, he seems to have followed his plan. However, just days before the 2024 election,
Clocks shift back for daylight saving time Saturday night
Get ready for sunsets before 5 ||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| Well, it's that time of year to say goodbye to afternoon light. When Americans go to bed Saturday night, they will have an extra hour of sleep. Clocks will shift around the U.S. early Sunday morning at 2 a.m.
Sheriff’s Report | October 23 – 29, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 24-006889 Parking Problem 21:01:00 10/23/24 An Orcas Island Deputy observed a parking problem at the County dock. Located at 1955 Obstruction Pass Rd., Eastsound, WA. A 72-hour warning notice of abandoned vehicle tag was issued. 24-006892 Agency Assistance 22:41:42
Washington’s voters have already returned more than 1.75 million ballots
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| With the general election less than a week away, Washington voters are making their decisions early. As of Tuesday, more than 1.75 million Washington ballots have been returned. That's more than 35% of the nearly five million voters in the state. More than 500,000 of those ballots
Tara Plank’s Yoga Movement Class
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join Tara Plank's active vinyasa-style yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. Classes emphasize the science of yoga, with attention given to moving from a place of stability. Each class addresses core strength in a
Kicking off the season of generosity & light
||| FROM LINDSAY JENNINGS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| As the daylight hours get shorter, I find myself looking for new sources of light. Light in the literal sense, with cozy fires and candles, or the metaphorical, with seasonal gatherings, gratitude, and giving back to our community. Here are two
Leadership San Juan Islands celebrates its 20th year
||| FROM GRETCHEN KRAMPF for LEADERSHIP SAN JUAN ISLANDS ||| The board of Leadership San Juan Islands is recognizing its 20th Year by hosting November Alumni Gatherings and announcing Class XVII will begin in late 2025. More than 240 alumni have participated in our countywide program, designed to educate and
UPDATE: Sea wall repairs temporarily close MacKaye Harbor dock and boat ramp
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Environmental Stewardship Department is conducting repairs on a sea wall near the MacKaye Harbor dock area on Lopez Island. Construction was initially scheduled for October 29, however, crews discovered surf smelt on the beach shortly before construction began. This discovery
