Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Youth sailing classes added to summer schedule
-- from Gwyneth Burrill for Sail Orcas -- Due to the huge demand and classes overflowing we've added two additional class dates. Also, a few other dates still have room. Youth Beginner: ages 8-16, August 26-29 just addedFun On The Water: ages 6 & 7, July 29-Aug 1 just addedYouth
Empower, explore, discover the storyteller in you at this upcoming Nancy Wang workshop
Friday, August 2, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Ever wanted to tell a compelling tale, personal story, legend, myth, or folk tale? Ever wanted to take the stage and capture an audience with your story? Ever wonder how to
State Veterinarian: No rabbits at San Juan County Fair this year
Confirmed case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease on Orcas -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- We are sad to hear the news that there has been a confirmed case of the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) on Orcas Island. Due to the fatal and extremely contagious
Planning Commission discusses traffic lights, water, VR saturation
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas issues reporter -- The SJC Planning Commission (PC) met on July 19 with all members present either in person or by phone with the exception of Brent Snow and Victoria Compton. As with all previous meetings, the agenda began with a report from Department of
Orcas Center art in August will preview upcoming Studio Tour
Friday, July 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The art of the 32 talented island artists who are participating in this year's Orcas Island Studio Tour will be on display at Orcas Center from July 26 through September 3. The mediums include watercolor, oils, print making, encaustic,
Learn to stay hydrated to stay healthy in Food Co-op class
Thursday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join Regina Zwilling at the Odd Fellows Kitchen for this fun workshop on Thursday, July 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to learn some tasty DIY ways to stay hydrated. Even mild dehydration can lead
Next up at ATOI: ‘The Roommate’ by Jen Silverman
Friday - Sunday, July 26 - 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present the second show in its summer Readers Theater series with three performances of “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman, starring the unmissable Pat Ayers and
Letter to Editor | Thank you and please prepare for changes
-- from Lisa Byers for OPAL -- Thank you to each and every person who donated in order to get April’s Grove under construction. The recent fundraising activities with the Community Foundation and donations from so many individuals are testament to the strength and caring of our community. This project
Update from OIHCD Board gives look forward to island life without Kaiser Permanente
-- from Anne Presson, Orcas Island Health Care District -- The OIHCD Board understands that concerns around the availability of individual insurance is top of mind for islanders following Kaiser Permanente's announcement they will not be offering individual or small group plans in San Juan County next year. Since learning
This week’s school tour features gorgeous gym flooring
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent --
School Board meeting on Thursday to adopt 2019-20 school budget
Thursday, July 25, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- Adoption of the school budget for the upcoming 2019-20 school year is top of the agenda for the School Board meeting on Thursday, July 25 in the school library. 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER –
Food addicts in recovery set Monday evenings for regular meetings
Mondays, 5 - 6:30 p.m., 33 Urner Street -- from Monica Steele -- Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a Twelve Step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Many adult and teen members were overweight, some by as much as 200 pounds before joining FA. Others
Orcas residents address vacation rental impacts: Is the County listening?
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- Nearly 200 people packed the Orcas High School cafeteria on July 17 to participate in what was titled a “Community Conversation on Vacation Rentals (VR).” The event was organized by a diverse group of citizens who have been working for several months
Learn to create your own Advanced Directive at Senior Center workshop
Wednesday, August 7, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Join us for a hands-on tutorial Wednesday, August 7, from 1-3 p.m. for step-by-step instructions in filling out an Advanced Directive/Living Will. You can visit endoflifewa.org to review the Advanced Directive form that
Letter to Editor | Trump administration and Orcas vacation rentals
-- from David Kobrin -- The two topics -- the effect of vacation rentals on our island, and racist (or nativist) charges against duly elected representatives in Congress -- at first glance seem unrelated. In most ways they are. Yet how those two questions are being faced, discussed and, hopefully,
Calling art lovers, artists for upcoming Heart of Orcas celebration
Sunday, August 25, 3:30 - 6 p.m., OrcaSong Farm -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- HEART of ORCAS, a celebration of art, music, good food, and wine, will be held on Sunday, August 25 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at OrcaSong Farm. There will be both silent
