Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
EDC to Offer Free HVAC Basics Training at Friday Harbor High School
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m., March 5 - April 4, Friday Harbor High School -- from Glenn Hendrick for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning basics this March, sponsored by the Washington State
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering a Free “Adventures in Boating” Two-Day Class
-- from Chuck Dalldorf for Coast Guard Auxiliary -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment is offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on San Juan Island. The two-day class will be held on Thursday evenings March 7 and March 14, 2019 at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center. The center
Batter Up: Baseball, Softball Registration Deadline is March 1
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Recreation -- Baseball and softball season is right around the corner. Click on one of the links below to get registered before the March 1 registration deadline: Rookies, ages 7 & 8Minors, ages 9 & 10Majors, ages 11-13 We have limited scholarships
Amazon, Capitalism, and America
-- Printed at request of David Turnoy. Originally from NationOfChange.org -- Capitalism is failing in America, and Amazon is both the cause and beneficiary of much of the breakdown. Jeff Bezos said, “We’ve had three big ideas at Amazon that we’ve stuck with for 18 years, and they’re the reason we’re
Cultural Creatives, Changemakers to Converge on Orcas
Thursday - Sunday, March 21-24, Rosario Resort -- from Jan Lynn for Imagine Convergence -- Within the heart of the Salish Sea, there is a convergence of Changemakers and Bridgebuilders who connect to innovate, nurture, navigate, and create the foundations for a new paradigm. This is “IMAGINE CONVERGENCE” on Orcas
Washington Sea Grant to Launch New Radio Program on KPTZ 91.9 FM: Coastal Cafe
-- from MaryAnn Wagner, Washington Sea Grant -- First program airs Thurs., Feb. 21 @ 12:10 a.m. and Thurs., Feb 28 @ 5:35 p.m. Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, will launch a science-based radio program called “Coastal Cafe” focusing on regional marine science
EDC to Offer Free Construction Basics Training at Lopez Island High School
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., March 26 through May 16 -- from Glenn Hedrick for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in construction basics at Lopez Island High School this March, sponsored by the Washington State Governor’s Strategic Reserve
Port of Orcas Musical Chairs, Part Two
-- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The Port of Orcas held its regular meeting on February 14 at the airport conference room. Despite the snowy conditions, all port commissioners were present, as well as airport manager Tony Simpson and five members of the public. The main business of
WSU Extension Offers Forest Stewardship Course for Property Owners
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 16 - April 13 -- from Brendan Whyte, Washington State University Extension -- Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington, highlighting the need for better forest stewardship and management. Washington State University Extension is offering its Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course,
Open House to Review Designs for Playground-on-the-Green Rescheduled
Monday, February 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., OR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from San Juan County Communications -- Bring your kids to join the EPRC at one of two public meetings - Monday, February 25, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 6 - 7:30
A*OK Garage Sale Still Accepting Donations
-- from Jane Heisinger for A*OK, Art for Orcas Kids -- A*OK , Art for Orcas Kids, is having our second annual Garage Sale on March 16. We are accepting donations on Wednesdays and Fridays between 11 – 3 at the space next to Con’s Pit Stop. We will accept anything
Senator Lovelett Supports San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate, Orca Protection Bills
-- from the Office of Sen. Liz Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) introduced bills supporting stewardship of the San Juan Islands and orca protection today. SB 5919 would create a specialty license plate that represents and supports San Juan Islands stewardship programs. In September 2018, San Juan Island artist Nancy
Book Review | Fault Lines
-- Book Review by Jens Kruse -- Kevin M. Kruse (no relation) and Julian E. Zelizer close their book Fault Lines: A History of the United States since 1974 (New York, London: Norton, 2019) with this paragraph: The question that the United States of America now faces as a divided
Salish Sea Early Music Festival to Perform 19th Century Serenades
Sunday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- Early 19th-Century Serenades: Guitar, Viola and Flute will be presented by the ninth annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Sunday evening, February 24 at 7:30 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted
Health District Learns About New OIFR Healthcare Program
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) had a chance to focus more broadly than usual on island health issues at its regular meeting on Feb. 5. Staff from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) joined the commissioners to describe OIFR’s new
Gunshot Victim Airlifted, Investigation Underway
-- from Zac Reimer, Undersheriff -- [On Monday, February 18], at 9:19 am, Deputies on Orcas Island received a report that a male had driven to the Fire Station with a single gunshot wound to his chest. The male, a resident of Orcas Island was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center
