Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Community Thanksgiving Dinner
-- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- We would like to give thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Thanksgiving meal at the Odd Fellows hall. We would like to extend gratitude for turkey donations to Island Market, Orcas Village Store, the Coop, Ship’s Bay, Roses,
2019 Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands Workshop
February 22 - 24, 2019, San Juan Island -- from Tracie Merrill for Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands” workshop in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 22-24, 2019, the intent is to increase
It’s a Great (BIG) Fairgrounds Winter Market
Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., County Fairgrounds -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Getting antsy about the Winter Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds? Be sure to mark your calendars for December 1st and buzz over to the Fairgrounds this Saturday from 9
Coast Salish Tribes Oppose Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
[perfectpullquote align="full" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]U.S. Tribal representatives will speak alongside First Nations at press conference and before Canadian National Energy Board [/perfectpullquote] VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Indigenous people of the Salish Sea region will speak at a press conference and testify before the Canadian National Energy Board (NEB)
Arts Committee Readies Orcas Center Lobby
-- from Kathy Youngren for Visual Arts Committee -- The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) at Orcas Center is responsible for creating a gallery-like atmosphere in the lobby and the Madrona Room, providing beautiful and interesting art every month. The group plans a yearly schedule, procures the artists and art, then
Ocean Night at Sea View: Beneath the Salish Sea
Wednesday, December 5, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- On Wednesday, December 5, head out to the Sea View Theatre for an underwater odyssey through the Salish Sea, from the Puget Sound and Hood Canal through the San Juan Islands and beyond. A fantastic
Fire Commissioners Pass 2019 Budget, Consider Applicants for Open Position
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- Approving the 2019 Orcas Fire & Rescue (OIFR) budget and considering three applications for the open position on the Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) were the big tasks for the BOFC at its November 19 meeting. OIFR’s expenditures are on track for the
Dental Van Coming for Visit
Saturday - Sunday, December 1 - 2, Eastsound Fire Station -- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Medical Teams International Dental Van will visit Orcas Island this coming weekend, Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2. Please note a change in location. This clinic is being
OICF’s 2018 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog Online Soon
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Who will be the new “Flat Person” representing the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s GiveOrcas Holiday Campaign? The mystery will be revealed on December 4th, and this Flat and Real Person will champion the nonprofits listed in our 2018 GiveOrcas Holiday
Landing Construction Project Rocks On
-- from Stephanie Conner for San Juan Pubic Works -- Say “cheese!” Brandon Baney(L) of Mike Carlson Enterprises and Lewis Dickinson(R) of Island Electric document the ever-changing construction scape at Orcas Landing. Behind: Chris Connelly (L) and Chad Hoffman (R) of MCE. An engineering technician scratches her head,
Weather Watch Warning Issued for High Winds
-- from The National Weather Service -- Sunday, November 25, 1:53 p.m. The National Weather Service in Seattle has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to midnight PST Monday night. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
Upcoming Community Discussion Forum: Rights for the Salish Sea
Wednesday December 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Natalie Menacho for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Community Rights San Juan Islands (CRSJI) is hosting a community discussion forum about Rights of Nature and Rights of the Salish Sea. Kai Huschke from Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) will give
Sheriff’s Report | November 14 – 20, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- November 14, 2018 18-008649 Fraud 08:06:54 11/14/18 A Deputy responded to a telephone report of a fraud that occurred outside of our jurisdiction in Arlington, WA. The information was gathered and an information report made so the individual could follow up with
Last Walk-in Clinic to Change your Medicare Drug Plan
Friday, November 30, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Friday, November 30, between 1 and 4 SHIBA volunteers will be at the Orcas library to help Orcas residents review their Medicare options to see if they need to make any changes before this year’s open
Guest Editorial: Shop — and Support — Local Journalism
-- by David Leonhardt of the NYTimes.com -- Today is America’s national day of shopping. For anyone who plans to spend some money, I have a suggestion: Subscribe — or donate to — a media organization that covers your local area. The New York Times doesn’t count, even if you
Here Comes Santa Claus …
Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina Dock -- from Irene McKinley -- Come greet Santa on December 1 at the Deer Harbor Marina dock. Santa will arrive at 10:00 a.m. by boat. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club to receive a gift from Santa and warm up
