Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
WSF thinks there will be an extra helping of passengers over Thanksgiving weekend
Up to 50,000 additional customers to sail their way to holiday feasts -- from Washington State Ferries -- With nearly 350,000 people expected to ride a state ferry Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1, those who planned ahead will be thankful they avoided the busiest travel times this Thanksgiving
Ocean Night at Sea View | ‘The Salmon Way’ film
Wednesday, December 4, 7 - 8 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, December 4, spend the evening at the Sea View Theatre with Amy Gulick and the SeaDoc Society. Gulick, a gifted photographer and author, will take viewers on an adventure to
Of course, just in time for Thanksgiving, a seemingly annual wind watch
-- from National Weather Service -- * What, Northeast winds 25 to 40 MPH with Gusts Up to 55 MPHPossible. * Where, San Juan County, Western Whatcom county and WesternSkagit county. * When, from Tuesday Evening Through Thursday Morning. * Impacts, winds May be Strong Enough to Cause Tree Damage
Council to address marijuana production and processing moratorium
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County has a moratorium on the siting of licensed marijuana production and processing. The resolution adopting this moratorium is found here. The moratorium applies to new or pending applications for a building or occupancy permit, variance, conditional use permit, or other development
Update on current status of Vacation Rental Permit moratorium process
Call to action -- from The Vacation Rental Work Group -- An exceptional number of participants spoke at a Council meeting in Friday Harbor on November 5 during the public access period. You can learn more about this event here. Read Matthew Gilbert's Orcas Issues reporting on the Council proceedings. Per
‘GiveOrcas’ Holiday Catalog online December 2-20
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Who will be the 2019 ‘Flat Person,’ mascot and campaign cheerleader for the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s annual GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog? All community members are invited enter their guesses between November 26 and December 1 at www.oicf.us. All correct guesses
Just in from the North, Santa ship will soon arrive in Deer Harbor
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina & Community Club -- from Irene McKinley for Santa Claus -- Come visit Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina dock at 10 a.m. on December 7 when Santa's ship arrives from the North. After Santa arrives, he will go by fire truck to
Orcas Choral Society sings “Comfort and Joy”
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Celebrate the season with joyous song, as the Orcas Choral Society presents its holiday concert, “Comfort and Joy,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m., Sunday, December
Introduce yourself to Veggie Potluck
Sunday, December 1, 6 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Lili Hein -- This monthly gathering is on the first Sunday of every month, celebrating a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, and enjoy yummy food. The potlucks are at Orcas Christian
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
