Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Letter to Editor | Vacation rentals: Wanna do something about it?
-- from Steve Henigson -- Jean and I went to our bank, today, to do some everyday banking business. The lines were long, and moving slowly, and even the Bank Manager was doing the work of a teller. So we asked why. “Can’t get employees!” she said. “Why? Because they
Airhawks Flying Club welcomes new Beechcraft Sundowner
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Gathered around a long table in the cool shade of a huge hanger are a group of men and women who love to fly. Enjoying hot dogs with all the fixings and beverages, they talk flying, airplanes, laughing at each other’s jokes
Ag Guild to celebrate island farming in farm-to-table dinner
Sunday, August 11, 5 - 10 p.m., Straits View Farm, San Juan Island -- from Steph Coffey, Director of San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild -- A farm-to-table dinner under the stars on August 11 will benefit the programs of the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. Islanders and friends with a
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
