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
Orcas Students Perform at PLU Honor Band
-- from Matt Jenson -- Four students from Orcas Island joined approximately 250 other accomplished high school musicians from Idaho, Oregon, and Washington on January 5th and 6th, to participate in the Northwest High School Honor Band. Kayleigh Horton (senior, percussion), Tim Jenson (senior, horn), and Ewan Lister (junior, trumpet) from
Olga Mid-winter Potluck
Saturday, January 12, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Join us for a mid-winter potluck at the Olga Community Center on January 12. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at about 6:00. Please bring your own place settings and a dish
Orcas Christian School to Host First Community Dinner of 2019
-- from Kathy Roosma -- The first Community Dinner for 2019 at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, January 8, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. It is the first of three all-you-can eat dinners to be offered on the second Tuesday during the months of January, February and March. This
Letter to Editor | GoFundMe Set Up to End Homelessness on Orcas Island
-- from Domenic Verbano -- My fellow islanders, I have a problem. I care about homeless people. They pull at my heart. I see them here, where we live. I see them wandering around the streets of Eastsound. They come into the Co-op, where I work. They buy small amounts
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Concert
Sunday, January 20, 3 - 5 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will host a community concert celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of legendary folksinger Pete Seeger, as 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Seeger’s birth.
Hi! Another Wind Warning
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 p.m. this evening to 10 p.m. Sunday. Wind, South to Southwest wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. A brief period with
WSF Winter 2019 Schedule Starts Tomorrow
New, but the same schedule -- from Washington State Ferries -- Winter schedule goes into effect Sunday, January 6. There are no changes from the fall schedule on this route. Passengers can check the schedule online or pick up a blue schedule, No. 250, at the terminals or on the
Open Mic Returns to Grange on Third Tuesday
Tuesday, January 15, 6:45 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- We are again holding an acoustic, family friendly Open Mic at the Grange on January 15th. Bring your songs and instruments. Sign-ups open at 6:45 p.m, performances begin at 7 p.m. Donations to support the Grange Hall are
JP & OK Rhythm Boys Join in Random Howse Last Hurrah
Saturday, January 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- For over half a decade, April and Clyde Duke have operated Random Howse in Eastsound, bringing music, dances, theater, food, drink, and more to grateful islanders. Now, both the Dukes and Random Howse will be moving
“Man Made” Art Exhibit Coming to Orcas Center
Opening, Friday, February 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathy Youngren -- The Man-Made show last year was a huge success both in the quality and quantity of the work submitted. We hope even more artists will participate this year. All local, male artists are invited to submit their
Sheriff’s Report | December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 26, 201818-009708 Assault - Body Force 13:42:38 12/26/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a possible assault. A report was taken. 18-009712 Civil Problem 15:53:55 12/26/18 An Orcas Island Deputy was dispatched to a harassment call at a local business. Upon
Be Ready Orcas to Review Disaster Risks
Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Natalie Menacho -- Be Ready Orcas will be holding its first meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Our first meeting topic will be an overview of disaster scenarios/risks and
Working with Nature to Safeguard Against Storm Damage
-- from Tina Whitman for Friends of the San Juans -- As residents of a community of islands, we are no stranger to coastal storms like the one that hit northern Puget Sound just before Christmas. While winter storms themselves are not uncommon, the larger events that cause serious damage
Sam Gailey Releases Second Novel
Tuesday, January 15, 6 p.m., Darvills -- from Sam Gailey -- On Tuesday, January 15, at 6 pm, Darvill's Bookstore will host a free intimate conversation with local author Samuel W. Gailey to celebrate the release of his second novel, The Guilt We Carry. The conversation will be moderated by author Ayn Gailey and cover
Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Lottery Upcoming
-- from San Juan County Communications -- ADU eligibility is limited. The number of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) eligibility slots allowed in any year cannot exceed twelve percent of the total number of building permits issued in the previous year for new principal residences outside of activity centers and
Make A New Year’s Safety Resolution — For the Kids
-- from Keith Whitaker for Orcas Island School District -- As island children return to school, we are asking that everyone take a moment to consider their safety as they wait for and board the school bus in the morning, or make their way home in the afternoon. The darkest
