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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 


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Kicking off the season of generosity & light

November 1st, 2024|

||| 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

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Leadership San Juan Islands celebrates its 20th year

November 1st, 2024|

||| 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

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UPDATE: Sea wall repairs temporarily close MacKaye Harbor dock and boat ramp

November 1st, 2024|

||| 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

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Letter to Editor | Thanks to all who made Halloween Dance a fun night

November 1st, 2024|

||| FROM DIDIER GINCIG for ORCAS ODD FELLOWS ||| On behalf of the Orcas Island Odd Fellows, thank you to everyone who participated in the annual Halloween Dance at the Odd Fellows Hall. Great fun was had by all. We’re thankful to all who attended; it was a really fun

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WSF Weekly Report | Morocco conference; 2 rescues; high school trades; readying for Standard Time; Happy Halloween

November 1st, 2024|

||| FROM STEVE NEVEY for WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ||| A message from Steve This week, I went to Morocco to attend the 48th Annual Interferry Conference, a global event that’s an important investment in our system’s future. As a public agency, we’re judicious with taxpayer money for travel. But this conference

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Letter to Editor | Paulsen showcases dedication to our county

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM ATHENA MOORE ||| I am Athena Moore, a senior at Spring Street International School and a resident of Orcas Island since 2018. As a student pilot with the Airhawks Flying Club, an employee at Island Market, and an active member of our community theater, I am proud to

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Letter to Editor | Hughes champions diversity, inclusion

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM KEVIN CARTER ||| As a long-time Orcas Island resident and Vice President of Strategy and Assessments at The Winters Group—a firm specializing in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice—I have worked closely with Rick Hughes over the past several years. During that time, I have witnessed Rick’s unwavering dedication

Lions Club announces $25,000 matching grant for Senior Center renovation

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| The Orcas Island Lions Club is proud to announce the establishment of a $25,000 matching grant through the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) to support the Orcas Senior Center’s (OSC) renovation project. This grant is available for the month of November,

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Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, and South Dakota

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| This year, we have seen the devastating repercussions of the far-right's attacks on reproductive freedom. An untold number of patients have had to seek care under duress, cobble together money for out-of-state travel, go without the care they need, and, in

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 Free Nutrition Class on Gut Health

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 6 at 1 pm, and learn about the power of gut health with Ursula Neal. With a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and 27 years of experience, Ursula, a graduate of Bastyr University’s Didactic Program in

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Hops on the Rock Orcas Island Beer Festival, November 9

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM RICK HUGHES for HOPS ON THE ROCK ||| From a humble gathering of friends and breweries in 2017, Hops on the Rock has blossomed into the premier Destination Beer Festival on the West Coast. This iconic block party continues to grow and now includes an exciting lineup of

Health Care District meeting

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM ORCAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD ||| The Orcas Island Health Care District Board will hold the Public Budget and Levy Hearing on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the Orcas Island Community Foundation meeting room, Suite 4 - 33 Ulner Street, Eastsound.  The agenda will be posted within 24 hours

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Barbara Evans featured artist for November at Library

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM ANDREA COHEN for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Barbara Evans is the featured artist for the month of November in the Orcas Island Library’s Art in the Library series.  Barbara is exhibiting her images of trees in a wide variety of media, including oils, pastels, graphite and needlepoint. She

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LWVSJ Observer Corps | County Council October 28 & 29, 2024

October 31st, 2024|

||| FROM NECIA QUAST for LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ||| The county climate coordinator updated the Council on climate action planning including the newly required climate element for the next comprehensive plan update. The climate element will lay out goals and policies and the Climate Action Plan will have strategies and actions.

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