Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
The importance of foot care for seniors to be discussed at Orcas Senior Center
Wednesday, May 8, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Many elders suffer foot disorders that lead to pain and reduce mobility, independence, and quality of life. They often require professional foot care services to manage foot problems. Sally Coffin, RN
National Tourism Week: Why travel matters to the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- “The best education I have ever received was through travel.” – Lisa Ling, American journalist and TV host National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5 - 11, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the
Donate to GiveOrcas to support professional foot care at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- When your feet hurt, you hurt all over. The human foot contains 26 bones plus 33 joints. Good foot health is essential as your feet serve as the foundation for the rest of your body structure. If your feet are painful
Lovelett calls on British Columbia to stop mining in headwaters of Skagit River
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett -- Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) sent a letter to the Premier of British Columbia today calling on the provincial government to stop mining activity in the headwaters of the Skagit River. "As a state legislator representing the communities and natural land of the
Is there a place for you at one of these tables? County seeks applicants for advisory committee positions
-- from San Juan County Communications -- 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: https://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
You won’t want to miss the annual Master Gardeners spring plant sale
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m., Mullis Center -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan County Master Gardeners. We’ve sold out quickly in previous years and didn’t want that to
Letter to Editor | At least 12 vehicles have gone into this ditch; beyond time to fix it
-- from Bob Phalan -- I have spoken multiple times with folks at the county about a very serious problem with Enchanted Forest Road. Heading west just past Beach Haven Road there is a flat road and then a steep downhill just east of my driveway at 2622 Enchanted Forest
Lovelett: Capital budget invests in environmental protection, local recreation, higher education
-- from Dave Pringle for Senator Lovelett's Office -- The two-year capital construction budget passed unanimously by the Legislature invests in priority infrastructure across the state in the areas of behavioral health, affordable housing, education, orca protection, and environmental health. "Critical local projects for our communities that improve public safety,
Letter to Editor | Forest School closing in the fall, but nature-based education to continue
-- from Orcas Island Forest School Board of Directors -- After three years of serving children and families, Orcas Island Forest School has decided not to reopen in the fall of 2019. The Board of Directors feels that the saplings planted by our school have come to fruition through other
OICMF Musician-in-residence will lead children’s concert at The Funhouse
Friday, May 10, 6 p.m., The Funhouse -- from Linda Slone for Chamber Music Festival -- Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman to Orcas Island in May for an energetic week of musical fun with preschool and elementary school children and a free concert
HS seniors’ love of music reflected in their choice of senior projects
Yomp, anyone? -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Three graduating seniors at Orcas Island High School have each embarked on a musically-focused senior project as their way to give back to the music-loving Orcas community that has supported their musical development while at the public school. Dishwashing
Be a huge hero during May and help the Food Bank
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- When visiting the Orcas Food Co-op during the month of May, the Co-op Community Hero Program gives you three opportunities to contribute to the Orcas Island Food Bank: Register Round-up. Any day you shop at the Co-op during May, you will have the
Dive in: Give where you live campaign opens May 1
-- from Kate Long for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- On your mark, get set, GIVE! The 2019 GiveOrcas campaign opens Wednesday, May 1 and runs through May (www.giveorcas.org). View the 25 proposals in this year’s catalog that support a wide variety of programs serving the full span of the
Upcoming EPRC meeting scheduled for three hours
Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock, Department of Community Development -- The Eastsound Plan Review Committee has scheduled a three-hour meeting this month at the Eastsound Fire Station on Thursday, May 2, 3 - 6 p.m. Following is the slated agenda: 3
Woman in the Woods Productions bringing Seattle play ‘Don’t Call it a Riot’ to Orcas Center
Anthony the Dancer will open the production Friday - Saturday, May 10 - 11, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper for Woman in the Woods Productions -- In 1968 the streets of many American cities were filled with demonstrators, full-throated political activists clashing with police as they pushed
Learn to stop a bleed, save a life in upcoming class
Thursday, May 16, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Orcas School cafeteria -- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island School District is hosting Orcas Island Fire and Rescue in presenting a free class to teach participants how to stop severe life-threatening bleeding. The public is invited to participate on
