Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Letter to Editor | Huge thanks to Island Market
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Island Market just presented the district with a check for $5000 for school supplies! Orcas Island School District would like to say a HUGE "Thank you" to Island Market for working with our community in raising these funds for our island students. It
State Book Awards finalist will speak about her new memoir
Friday, September 27, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Library will host Kristin Jarvis Adams, a 2018 Washington State Book Awards finalist for her memoir The Chicken Who Saved Us, on Friday September 27 at 6 p.m. in the Graves Reading Area. Kristin’s
Whale of a Show is a tradition of talent and triumphant joy
Friday - Saturday, October 4 - 5, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Just before 6:30 p.m. on October 4 and 5, there will be a flurry of activity behind the thick red velvet curtain on Center Stage at Orcas Center. Children will be
Rep. Larsen will host veterans forum in Friday Harbor
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor American Legion Post Northwest Washington veterans are invited to participate Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday,
October Orcas Center art exhibit will highlight cinema memorabilia
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- The art exhibit at Orcas Center for the month of October will follow the theme of the FILM FESTIVAL. The lobby will be filled with pieces of cinema memorabilia, vintage movie posters, etc. The Visual Arts Committee is seeking art to fill the Madrona Room. All local
Annual Oyster Run (motorcycle rally) will affect ferry volumes this weekend
Sunday, September 22 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 22 in Anacortes. Travelers can expect large volumes of motorcycles and potential loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor, and Orcas Island, motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to make reservations to ensure
Islands’ Oil Spill Association looking for skilled volunteers
-- from Islands' Oil Spill Association -- As part of an ongoing revitalization effort, the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) is looking for a small number of community minded islanders to get involved in protecting the islands from the impacts of oil spills. Over 2019, a large group of IOSA
Singer / Songwriter Alice DiMicele coming to play at Orcas Island Grange
Friday September 27, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Sue DuMond -- Oregon based Alice DiMicele is bringing her groove folk and acoustic soul to the Orcas Island Grange on Friday September 27, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (suggested donation at the door), $5 (14 and under). DiMicele will also be
Inslee response to Global Climate Strike walkout
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to the Global Climate Strike that will take place Friday, September 20 when a number of students are expected to miss school. “I encourage educators to embrace Friday’s Global Climate Strike as part of a strong civic education for
Fire District calls special meeting next week
Tuesday, September 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kimberley Kimple, Fire District Secretary -- 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 or Modifications
Orcas students will join nationwide strike for the climate
Friday, September 20, 12:15 p.m., Village Green -- by Lin McNulty, Editor -- Orcas High School students will join students across the U.S. in striking for the climate on Friday afternoon. The intense national movement is the result of increasing youth awareness that our climate is in real danger and
Kruse Reviews | The Only Plane in the Sky
-- Book review by Jens Kruse -- Garrett M. Graff, a journalist and historian, has just published what is the must-read account of 9/11/01, The Only Plane in the Sky. Published one day before September 11 of 2019, it is an oral history of that momentous and horrendous day 18
Letter to Editor | Greg Ayers a treasure of knowledge, wisdom for Port Commission
-- from Joseph J. Cohen -- I am delighted that Greg Ayers is seeking a position as our Port Commissioner. Over the past five years I have had the pleasure of getting to know him as a community contributor in many realms. His service on EPRC is recognized and appreciated. So too is his contribution
Health District enters the time of year for budgets
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The main theme of the September 3 meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) commissioners was dollars and cents—that is, budgets and costs. The commissioners began discussion of the District’s 2020 budget, based on Superintendent Anne Presson’s first draft. The
Moran fish hatchery honored as outstanding volunteer group by State Parks
-- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Odd Fellows -- The Moran Creek Kokanee Hatchery on Orcas Island has been selected as the Outstanding Volunteer Group in the Washington State Parks system for 2018. Volunteers help maintain the hatchery program that received 200,000 fertile salmon eggs from the Lake Whatcom Hatchery
Savor the Flavor farm tours for free on three islands in September, October
-- from Steph Coffey for Ag Guild -- The Savor the Flavor Fall Farm Tours on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez island are every Saturday and Sunday starting September 21. New this year, admission is free. “We took away the barrier of admission so people of all economic backgrounds can come meet their local
