Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Aging Like a Guru | Resonance is the sweet spot of aging gracefully
What are you listening For? Where are you listening From? -- from Rosie Kuhn -- For those of you reading this or one of my previous offerings, I suspect that you were attracted to something that resonated with you. Something engaged your curious mind. Something engaged a knowing, a familiarity,
You’re invited to participate in upcoming WSF virtual meetings
Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. or Tuesday, December 10, 6 p.m. -- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, December 7 at 9 a.m. and Tuesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. WSF staff will give a brief presentation with updates about 2019 accomplishments and what is next for implementation of
Orcasional Musings | Just some of life’s little ironies
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- King County: About 15 years ago, Washington State's most populous county, King County, changed its name. It's still King County, but instead of being named for Franklin Pierce's Vice President, W. Rufus King, it is now named for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sheriff’s Report | November 13 – 18, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 13, 201919-009504 Alarm 10:06:35 11/13/19A Lopez Island Deputy checked a residence in response to a burglar alarm activation. The home was found secure. 19-009509 Noise Complaint /not dogs 11:05:28 11/13/19A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to an ongoing noise complaint.
Honoring our Mercy Pilots who go above and beyond
Sunday, November 24, 10 a.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Barbara and David Evans -- Above and Beyond. . .That describes the volunteer work of the Orcas Mercy Pilots. Today, on this Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 24, 2019, we honor and give thanks to our friends and neighbors who offer themselves,
Gettysburg Address, born November 19, 1863 seems apropos once again
-- from Leif -- Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation
Here’s another Master Plan up for review — Shoreline
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County is beginning a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) as required by WAC 173-26-090. This update is intended to assure consistency of the SMP with the SJC Comprehensive Plan, development regulations and other local requirements. It will: Bring the
Merry Christmas — and all that jazz!
Sunday, December 22, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Rosario Music Room -- from Kristen Wilson for Orcas Island Jazz Festival -- An Orcas Island Jazz Festival Christmas Concert will light up the holidays on Sunday, December 22, upstairs in the Music Room at Rosario Resort. Two shows will take place,
Celebrate the season with inter-faith Thanksgiving eve prayer service
Wednesday, November 27, 6 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Brian Moss -- All are invited to a Thanksgiving Eve prayer service on November 27 at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church. This time of prayer is a collaborative service between the Catholic, Community, Episcopal, and Lutheran churches. It is intended
Search for common ground is theme at Emmanuel event on Saturday
Shining Our Light On Mother Earth Saturday, November 23, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall Join us at the Parish Hall, Eastsound on Saturday at 2 p.m. to celebrate our unity and diversity, search for common ground and strive for the common good. Call 253.905.3777 for more info. Special Guest Speaker
Orcas Door to Door will bring you to the holidays
-- from Sara Pelfrey for Orcas Door to Door -- Holidays can be a lonely time, especially when you don’t have a way to hop in the car and join in the holiday cheer. Orcas Door to Door, a Lahari Aging on Orcas Program, recognizes this and is offering rides
Fire Commissioners set special meeting agenda for contract negotiations
Friday, November 22, 1 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction Additions
Statewide campaign serves students with most to gain, but least likely to apply for financial aid
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Education organizations and advocates across Washington have a message for students: there’s money for you to continue your education and training beyond high school, and we want to help you access it. The Washington Student Achievement Council rolled out their annual 12th Year Campaign
Orcas Youth Chorus forms, invites all students to sing along
All students—Grades 6-12, Home-Schooled, OISD, Spring Street School, Oasis, OCS and Salmonberry -- from Tom Baldwin for Orcas Youth Chorus -- Choral singing is a team sport—it is impossible for an individual singer to make the sound of a group of voices. The harmony, the resonance of the collective, cannot
Olga Store grant nearly matched; offer to be made soon
Only 10 days left to donate -- from Friends of Olga Store Building -- We believe in ... public spaces amidst this privatizing world,vibrant local culture,the magic of sending snail mail,the generosity and power of community,soulful old buildings that tell stories,driving less distance to get groceries,drinking tea with a friend
Port Commission adopts budget for 2020
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their November 14 meeting, the Orcas Port Commission approved operating and capital budgets for 2020. The 2020 budget anticipates expenses of $553,130 for operations and $520,310 for capital expenditures, for a combined total of $1,073,440. This was the first meeting of
