Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
COVID cancellation | Olga Potluck
-- from Lorna Rhodes -- Due to an over abundance of caution, we've chosen to cancel next Saturday's Potluck in Olga.
Covid cancellation | Eastsound Water special bylaws meetings canceled
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- Following the COVID 19 recommendations of San Juan County Health, Eastsound Water is cancelling our previously announced Monday March 16 and Wednesday March 18 public meetings. The purpose of the meetings was to answer questions related to the proposed changes to the
Senior Center taking steps to remain open during coronavirus threat
-- from Lynnette Wood for Orcas Senior Center -- At the Orcas Senior Center, we're working to make a safe, proactive, and appropriately scaled response to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Orcas Senior Center non-profit, San Juan County and the Whatcom Council on Aging (which oversees the nutrition
Tune in today to learn about County’s COVID-19 response
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is hosting a livestream update on COVID-19 and the County's preparations today, March 9, at 3 pm. For more information, please see the County's page on COVID-19 updates. Their page has a link for the live stream, a link to a
Presidential primary ballots due
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- Washington's Presidential Primary is tomorrow, March 10! As a reminder: Mailed ballots must have a March 10 postmark to count.All returned ballots must have a valid signature.Ballot boxes and voting centers close at 8:00 p.m. Haven't received a ballot? The last opportunity to register
Island Makers Guild holding Spring Fair
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from San Juan Makers Guild -- Creativity and ingenuity are a valued part of island life and Island Makers are busy in their shops and studios breathing life into great ideas and wonderful works. Come meet Island Makers at
Wolf Hollow to offer guided tours of facility
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wolf Hollow -- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center -- Have you ever wondered how big an enclosure you need to get a Bald Eagle conditioned for release, or how we can care for Harbor Seal pups when we’re
Olga potluck scheduled
Saturday, March 14, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come to the Olga Potluck on Saturday, March 14 and enjoy an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make new friends. All are welcome as we look forward to spring. Social hour begins at 5:30 and
COVID cancellation | Senior Center spring brunch
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Balancing over-reaction with caution is a tricky business, as has been well demonstrated with the coronavirus situation that we are currently facing. Many senior and disabled islanders rely on the Orcas Senior Center’s nutrition program (which includes both the senior lunches
COVID cancellation | Library’s “Here’s to the Women”
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Orcas Library has decided to cancel the Friday March 13 performance of Linda Allen's "Here's To The Women." This precautionary step is based on the advice of county, state and federal health professional to reduce social contact in groups. We hope
OISD: Keeping students, staff healthy and informed
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Island Schools Superintendent -- Over the past weeks, OISD has taken numerous steps to prepare for and prevent the spread of the COVID–19 virus. These steps include, but are not limited to, ordering additional cleaning supplies and equipment, releasing students early on Friday to train staff and
Orcas Library artist for March is Peter Carlson
-- from Dave Kosiur -- Every month, the Orcas Island Library exhibits new works of art by local artists. This month the library is featuring paintings by Peter Carlson. Peter is a self-taught painter, pursing that art for the past twenty years, and has lived on Orcas Island for the past
COVID cancellation | Tuesday community lunch
-- from Susan McBain -- The Tuesday Community Lunch at the Community Church has been cancelled for next Tuesday, March 10. Future Community Lunches may also be cancelled until the risks from people gathering in groups has lessened. Please watch for further information.
Aging Like a Guru | Depression is so depressing
-- Aging Like a Guru by Rosie Kuhn -- While scrolling through posts on my Facebook page the other day, I came across a photo of some of my friends that was taken a couple of weeks ago. I hadn’t seen them for about seven years but each of them
COVID cancellation | Garden Club
-- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club March 18th meeting has been cancelled. This is a precautionary step to minimize possible exposure to the coronavirus. We would rather err on the side of caution and keep our members healthy.
Key Club paper airplane contest set for take-off
Sunday, March 15, 12 - 3 p.m., High School Gym -- from Maurice Austin for Key Club -- The 2020 Key Club Paper Airplane Contest will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 12 - 3 p.m. in the high school gym. Doors will open at 12 p.m. for people
