Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Land Bank giving local salmon a fighting chance
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- San Juan County’s sole remaining wild salmon run may have been doomed to extinction until a last-minute agreement to increase water flow gave the fish a chance. A small population of coho salmon spawn in lower Cascade Creek near
Salish Sea Youth Ballet to perform Friday Harbor Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jeanne Peihl for Salish Sea Youth Ballet -- Salish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2019 Friday Harbor Nutcracker! San Juan Island dancers will perform excerpts from the classic Nutcracker ballet in
Chamber of Commerce bringing annual light to Village Green tree
Chamber seeking donations of cookies & treats... Lots of them! Friday, December 6, 3:45 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual tree lighting festivities on Friday, December 6, starting at 3:45 p.m. Islanders and visitors can
Odd Fellows will bring community to the table for annual Thanksgiving sharing
Thursday, November 28, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Didier Gincig -- Everyone is welcome! Thanksgiving Day 4:30, Thursday, November 28.The Odd Fellows will supply turkeys. Everyone else please bring a beverage of choice and food to share. Suggested potluck contributions are based on your last name: A-H Your favorite
It’s now a high wind warning with 60 mph gusts
Hang on to your turkey ... and stuffing -- from National Weather Service -- Description * What, North winds 30 to 45 MPH with Gusts Up to 60 MPHExpected. Where, San Juan county and Western Skagit County.When, from 7pm this Evening to 6am PST Thursday.Impacts, damaging winds May Blow Down
Library’s annual holiday tea will be a thank you to Orcas
Saturday, December 7, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Library Friends of the Library will host the 59th annual Holiday Tea on Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is a “Thank You “ to the residents of Orcas for all the books that have been donated. Coffee,
Orcas Makers hosting a buy local Saturday stroll
-- from Marcy Montgomery for Orcas Makers -- The Saturday after Thanksgiving is celebrated in many towns as a time to recognize and support small businesses that are an important part of the social fabric of small, rural communities. Orcas Makers are opening their doors on Saturday, November 30 and
WSF thinks there will be an extra helping of passengers over Thanksgiving weekend
Up to 50,000 additional customers to sail their way to holiday feasts -- from Washington State Ferries -- With nearly 350,000 people expected to ride a state ferry Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1, those who planned ahead will be thankful they avoided the busiest travel times this Thanksgiving
Ocean Night at Sea View | ‘The Salmon Way’ film
Wednesday, December 4, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, December 4, spend the evening at the Sea View Theatre with Amy Gulick and the SeaDoc Society. Gulick, a gifted photographer and author, will take viewers on an adventure to
Of course, just in time for Thanksgiving, a seemingly annual wind watch
-- from National Weather Service -- * What, Northeast winds 25 to 40 MPH with Gusts Up to 55 MPHPossible. * Where, San Juan County, Western Whatcom county and WesternSkagit county. * When, from Tuesday Evening Through Thursday Morning. * Impacts, winds May be Strong Enough to Cause Tree Damage
Council to address marijuana production and processing moratorium
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County has a moratorium on the siting of licensed marijuana production and processing. The resolution adopting this moratorium is found here. The moratorium applies to new or pending applications for a building or occupancy permit, variance, conditional use permit, or other development
Update on current status of Vacation Rental Permit moratorium process
Call to action -- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- An exceptional number of participants spoke at a Council meeting in Friday Harbor on November 5 during the public access period. You can learn more about this event here. Read Matthew Gilbert's Orcas Issues reporting on the Council proceedings. Per
‘GiveOrcas’ Holiday Catalog online December 2-20
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Who will be the 2019 ‘Flat Person,’ mascot and campaign cheerleader for the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s annual GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog? All community members are invited enter their guesses between November 26 and December 1 at www.oicf.us. All correct guesses
Just in from the North, Santa ship will soon arrive in Deer Harbor
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina & Community Club -- from Irene McKinley for Santa Claus -- Come visit Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina dock at 10 a.m. on December 7 when Santa's ship arrives from the North. After Santa arrives, he will go by fire truck to
Orcas Choral Society sings “Comfort and Joy”
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Celebrate the season with joyous song, as the Orcas Choral Society presents its holiday concert, “Comfort and Joy,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m., Sunday, December
Introduce yourself to Veggie Potluck
Sunday, December 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering is on the first Sunday of every month, celebrating a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, and enjoy yummy food. The potlucks are at Orcas Christian
