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
UU Chalice Group to Explore “Forgiveness”
Sunday, January 13, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Please join us for a Chalice Group to explore the topic "Forgiveness" led by Kathy Hendrickson. Some food for thought: "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” ― Oscar Wilde Plan to stay after for a potluck coffee
Soroptimists Expand Women’s Emergency Fund to All of San Juan County
-- from Heather Spaulding -- To broaden our actions in the Soroptimist mission of improving the lives of women and girls, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor has expanded it Women’s Emergency Fund from San Juan Island to San Juan County. The Women’s Emergency Fund provides emergency assistance to any woman whose
Learner Limbach Explores Run to Serve in U.S. Congress as WA’s 2nd District Representative
-- by Margie Doyle -- Learner Limbach of Orcas Island explores run for US Representative Learner Limbach is considering embarking on a new venture in his young career serving the public. He is “seriously considering a run to represent Washington's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.” Limbach emphasizes that
Letter to Editor | This Non-profit Needs Our Help — Now
-- from Miguel Villarreal -- The 11 Million Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, imposed on the Pacific NW coast Island Oil Spill Association (IOSA ) has been responding to spills in the San Juan Islands since 1985, when an oil spill was spotted at Wasp Pass and a group of
Eastsound Plan Review Committee Meets Thursday
Thursday, January 10, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will convene a regular meeting on Thursday, January 10, 3 - 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station. 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm
Letter to Editor | I Began the New Year With a Broken Hip…
-- from David Shinstrom, M.D. -- A huge thank you to the considerate Orcas community, Orcas Family Health Center, and PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Hospital. As many of you are aware, last week I broke my hip, or more precisely, I had an intertrochanteric fracture of my femur. I have now recovered
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
