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
Special School Board Meeting to Approve Contracts for Construction
THURSDAY JAN 10, 2019 at noon in Orcas Island SchoolThe special meeting calls for action on two agenda items:*1.) Approve Resolution 2019-01 Recommending Award of Construction Contract for the Orcas Island 2017 Bond Projects and Old Gym Modernization Project.*2.) Approve Resolution 2019-02 Certifying the Intent to Construct the Orcas Island
Meeting of County Democrats on Saturday, Jan. 12 in Friday Harbor
--by David Turnoy -- Fresh off a successful 2018 campaign season, the San Juan County Democrats are ready to begin their activities for 2019. Our first meeting will be this Saturday, January 12, in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor from 11:45 until 2:30. This
Annual Homeless Count to be Conducted January 24
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County’s 2019 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 24. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, emergency cold weather shelters, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many
Genealogy Club Will Meet on Tuesday, January 15
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now, you are welcome to join. The monthly meetings happen on the third Tuesday of the
Letter to Editor |Thank You to Those Who Saved My Life
-- from Steve Henigson -- The day after Christmas, my appendix burst, and I was rushed into emergency surgery at Island Hospital. But that’s only half of the story.When my wife, Jean, called 911 at 4 a.m., the EMT crew which showed up almost immediately included my old friend Patrick
Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Community Donations
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Thanks to community donations during the 2018 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog, over $47,000 was distributed to 18 great programs serving the Orcas Island community (see a complete list of grants below). Thanks to all who invest in this community. 343 donors
Local Research Finds New Forage Fish Spawning Beaches
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Did you know that our local sand and gravel beaches nurture incubating fish eggs? These eggs are virtually undetectable to the naked eye and come from two species of marine fish – surf smelt and Pacific sand lance. These
San Juan County Officials to Take Oath of Office
Friday, January 11, 4 p.m., County Courthouse -- from San Juan County Communications -- Please join us as the newly-elected San Juan County Officials take their Oath of Office on Friday, January 11 at 4 p.m. in the Lobby of the County Courthouse at 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor. To
OICF Offers Fundraising Workshop for Nonprofits
Thursday, January 17, 1 - 5 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Kick off fundraising plans! Join Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) for an interactive and informative workshop with Mazarine Treyz on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 1-5 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall ($10
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Changes Meeting Date for January
Wednesday, January 16, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will not meet be meeting on the second Wednesday this month, but the following week. The meeting will be held in the usual place which is the Deer Harbor Fire Station on Channel
Orcas Students Perform at PLU Honor Band
-- from Matt Jenson -- Four students from Orcas Island joined approximately 250 other accomplished high school musicians from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington on January 5th and 6th, to participate in the Northwest High School Honor Band. Kayleigh Horton (senior, percussion), Tim Jenson (senior, horn), and Ewan Lister (junior, trumpet) from
Olga Mid-winter Potluck
Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for a mid-winter potluck at the Olga Community Center on January 12. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at about 6:00. Please bring your own place settings and a dish
Orcas Christian School to Host First Community Dinner of 2019
-- from Kathy Roosma -- The first Community Dinner for 2019 at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, January 8, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. It is the first of three all-you-can eat dinners to be offered on the second Tuesday during the months of January, February and March. This
Letter to Editor | GoFundMe Set Up to End Homelessness on Orcas Island
-- from Domenic Verbano -- My fellow islanders, I have a problem. I care about homeless people. They pull at my heart. I see them here, where we live. I see them wandering around the streets of Eastsound. They come into the Co-op, where I work. They buy small amounts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Concert
Sunday, January 20, 3 - 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will host a community concert celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of legendary folksinger Pete Seeger, as 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Seeger’s birth.
Hi! Another Wind Warning
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 p.m. this evening to 10 p.m. Sunday. Wind, South to Southwest wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. A brief period with
