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
Health District considers building, budget, insurance issues
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Few issues seem to work out simply for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners. At their July 2 meeting they were faced with new wrinkles in several ongoing issues: Building maintenance. The District’s consultant on new roofing and HVAC systems, Hargis
Emmanuel Episcopal Church launches capital campaign
-- from Deborah Sparks for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- On Main Street, as you first enter the village of Eastsound, sits a charming white, “historic carpenter Gothic church” which includes the site of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, it’s Parish Hall and Benson Community Hall. The facilities are commonly used by
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to meet on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Fire Station -- from Sheila Gaquin for Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 10, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Fire Station. Chair: Call to Order, establish
Save first Sundays this summer for Orcas vegan potlucks
First Sundays, July 7, August 4, September 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. This
Film series under the stars coming to the Green and Orcasong Farm
-- from Sara Donnelly for Orcas Island Film Festival -- Save the dates for our Summer Film Series Under The Stars. Bring a chair and blanket, enjoy treats from the concession stand, and watch great films with your community. The showings will be begin at dusk which is generally about
A Road Map to Washington’s Future final report now publicly available
See how the state handles their Master Plan -- from William D. Ruckelshaus Center -- In 2017, the Washington State Legislature allocated funds to the William D. Ruckelshaus Center for a two-year project to create a Road Map to Washington’s Future. The purpose of the project was to articulate a
Space Lady to perform at Friday Harbor’s Alchemy Art Center
Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m., Alchemy Art Center -- from Glenn Hendrick for Alchemy Art Center -- Alchemy Art Center will host living outsider music legend Susan Dietrich, known by most as The Space Lady, for an unforgettable performance on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. The show will take
School construction continues, even during summer months
-- from Superintendent Eric Webb, Orcas Schools -- In this week's Orcas School construction tour by Superintendent Eric Webb, the focus is on exciting, visible progress in the Music Room and Gym.
J Pod introduces female calf to crowd gathered at Lime Kiln
-- from Center for Whale Research -- In the morning of 5 July 2019, J and K pods of the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) population finally made an appearance in inland waters off San Juan Island for the first time in more than two months. A large crowd of
Michael Armenia turns his bard passion into Orcas Island Shakespeare Society
-- by Deborah Sparks, Orcas Issues reporter -- Executive Director of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Society (OISS), Michael Armenia, will be offering a free class (for women only) at the Orcas Island Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 12. It is an introduction to Shakespeare,
Dance halls? Where were they?
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Back in the good old days, there weren't a lot of recreational opportunities for the people of Orcas Island. There was no electricity, and therefore no movies, and no radio. The boys and men played baseball, but what was a girl supposed to
County looking to fill board, commission vacancies
Is it your turn to serve? The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
Sheriff’s Report | June 26 – July 2, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, June 26, 201919-004896 Illegal Burning 14:32:56 06/26/19 A Lopez Island Deputy observed an illegal burn and contacted the subject and had him put the fire out. The subject believed outdoor burning was allowed by permit, but his permit had expired. Thursday,
EPRC July Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 9, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Erika Shook for San Juan County -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee will meet in a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 3 - 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station to address the following agenda: 3:00 p.m.
Fresh Bucks Program starting up on Orcas as a solution to hunger
-- from Kyle Dodd, San Juan County Health & Community Services -- Fresh Bucks Program starting on Orcas Island – Island grown solutions to ending hunger. Fresh Bucks is now offering discounts on fruits and vegetables up to $20 every time you shop at the Orcas Food Co-op. The Fresh
Award-winning Ruth Moody charms audiences with unique folk-roots music
Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- Ruth Moody performs Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at Orcas Center. Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter and founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys.
