Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Musician, artist, lecturer Paul Rucker to visit Orcas
Saturday, September 28, Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper for Woman in the Woods Productions -- “Renaissance Person” is a label that gets tossed about just a bit too freely these days. But Paul Rucker has clearly earned the distinction. Born in South Carolina 51 years ago, to parents who
Whale of a Show auditions are coming up
Friday, September 13, 2 - 5 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. - Noon -- from Didier Gincig -- Auditions for Whale of a Show will be Friday, September 13, 3 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 from 10:30 a.m. - Noon on the Orcas Center stage. This is open to
Learn how to do Medicare, avoid lifetime penalties
Friday, September 13, 2 p.m, Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Will you be joining Medicare this year? If so, there’s a lot for you to learn. Medicare has its own vocabulary and, rules. There are deadlines you must meet and penalties (some lasting a lifetime) for not doing
Bring color to your winter garden
Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Nita Couchman for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Karla Lortz, former president of the North American Heather Society and the author of the book Heaths and Heathers: Colors for All Seasons on Wednesday, September 18 at 10
Need an extraction? Dr. Triplett is here to help
Monday, September 23, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday September 23 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas, Shaw, and Waldron residents in financial need. Services are limited to both routine and
Sick plants, insects? Master Gardeners to be on hand for diagnoses
Wednesday, September 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Driftwood Nursery -- from Dianne Macondray -- On Wednesday, September 4 the San Juan County Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please bring samples of diseased plants in ziplock bags with filled out information sheet
Don’t miss the final open mic night at the Grange
Monday, September 16, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Open Mic at the Grange, 7 p.m., Monday, September 16. Join us for the final Open Mic at the Grange hosted by Mandy Troxel and Gordon Koenig. Come on down and work your magic. Everyone will get one song
New construction awaits students returning to school
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Thank you for your continued support of the students of Orcas Island, and I hope you enjoy the new facilities. It has been an exciting and amazing few months watching the transformation and development of the spaces. Please find below the link
Want to know what the Kiwanis Club does?
Saturday, September 14, 5 - 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Irene McKinley for Orcas Kiwanis Club -- On Saturday, September 14 from 5-7 at the Grange, there will be a social event that focuses on how the Kiwanis Club benefits kids on Orcas Island through Builders Club, Key Club,
These county boards, committees need your expertise
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current vacancies and positions with terms ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out an Advisory Committee Application or contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898, Email:sueko@sanjuanco.com. CommitteePositionTerm Agricultural Resources CommitteePosition #3 At Large4 YearPosition #6
Here we go: Census workers are now in the field locally
-- by Lin McNulty, Orcas Issues Editor -- Preparations for the 2020 Census have recently begun in San Juan County. Census workers are out in different areas around the county confirming physical and mailing address information. This work requires visiting residential properties throughout the islands. You are likely to see them
Meet Kelsie Spurgeon, new Para-Educator
-- from Orcas Island School District -- Do you have any pets? There are two dogs that live with us named Bandit and Luna; they're fluffy and full of energy. Any favorite hobbies or interests outside of work? Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my family.
Susan Slapin’s work is on display at Library for September
-- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is September’s Visual Art exhibit at Orcas Island Public Library. Slapin’s work runs a broad spectrum: abstract acrylic colorfield paintings and delicate colorful textured pastels are featured.All about sense of place, nature, color, texture, sometimes dreamlike, nuance of medium. The sensory realm plays a large
Community Church invites you to ‘Church in the Park’
Sunday, September 8, 11 a.m., Camp Moran -- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Island Community Church invites you to “Church in the Park” on September 8 at Camp Moran in Moran State Park. There will be an outdoor worship service starting at 11 a.m. In
West Beach culvert replacement project kicks off this week
-- from Jacob Heinen for San Juan County Public Works -- The West Beach Culvert Replacement project will be kicking off on Tuesday, September 3. There will be no road closures or changes to traffic circulation over Labor Day Weekend. This project provides for the improvement of 340-feet of West
Tomorrow it’s Orcas Rising: Concert at the Village Green
Sunday, September 1, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Didier Gincig for Orcas Rising -- Mark the end of the summer season with an assortment of local talent tomorrow at the Village Green. Bring a picnic blanket, a chair, dinner, and enjoy local talented musicians and plenty of
