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
Winter Welcomed with “Festival Weekend”
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="64079"] This weekend Orcas organizations and artists brought out the best in islanders' creativity and community-sharing in celebrating at traditional events -- the American Legion, the Orcas Library Holiday Tea and the Odd Fellows Artisans Faire. At the Orcas chapter of the American Legion,
Registration Open for Marine Naturalist Training
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Registration for The Whale Museum’s 2019 Spring and Summer Marine Naturalist Training Programs is now open. Each program is 6-sessions. The spring program will run on the following dates: April 27, 28, and May 4, 5, 18, and 19. The summer program
Guest Opinion | Remembering AIDS 30th Anniversary
-- from Leif -- December first is the thirtieth anniversary of World AIDS Day. Until actor Rock Hudson’s death three years earlier in October 1985, most here were unaware of the looming worldwide pandemic. The cause and risks of transmission were unidentified. In the first decade, 250,000 Americans had contracted
Start Time Changed for Vegan Potluck Tomorrow
Sunday, December 2, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows — from Lili Hein — This monthly gathering on the first Sunday of every month, celebrates a compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with recipes, and enjoy yummy food. Everyone is
Sheriff’s Report | November 20 – 27, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Tuesday, November 20, 2018 18-008782 Wanted Person 10:22:59 11/20/18 An Orcas Island Deputy responded to a wanted person call. The subject was booked and released on bail. A report was taken. 18-008792 Threats 16:00:06 11/20/18 Deputies were dispatched to report of threats
Breaking News: Navy Terminates Section 106 Consultation for Increased Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey Island
-- from Michael Welding for NAS Whidbey -- After being unable to reach agreement through extensive, in-depth consultations, the Navy has decided to terminate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) regarding a planned increased EA-18G Growler operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island. Termination
Reminder: Volunteer Day on Turtleback Mountain Tomorrow
-- from San Juan County Land Bank -- Kick off December in Turtleback Mountain Preserve's oak restoration units planting plugs grown in the Salish Seeds Project nursery. We will depart promptly at 9:45 am from the South Trailhead parking area (Deer Harbor Road/Wild Rose Lane) to hike up the mountain.
Learner on the Road: Landing in Denmark
-- from Learner Limbach -- Last night, Thursday, I flew into Copenhagen, and I plan to spend eight days digging in to the details of Denmark’s progressive social policies and structure and then to head to Spain for five days to learn about the Mondragon Cooperative. I have a long list of
Review: Don’t Miss “The Roasted Nut” Dance Performance
-- a review by Jean Henigson -- If you like dance, I hope you can go to see “The Roasted Nut” at Orcas Center. It is an absolutely delightful way to start off the holiday season. Anthony the Dancer has created a highly original and entertaining evening of dance performed
Join Helping Hands Noramise Director for a Presentation and Conversation
Friday, November 30, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Rosedanie Cadet for Helping Hands Noramise -- The 2010 Haitian earthquake disaster had a personal connection for Orcas Island resident Rosedanie Cadet when she returned to her home in Limbé, Haiti. The town of Limbé sits about 22
Reasons to Visit the Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Quilt in this year's raffle The museum continues to attract many visitors, residents and tourists, in this shoulder season. The Patos Island Exhibit is an excellent collection of historical images and memorabilia for the iconic lighthouse on Patos Island. The Holiday Eastsound Art
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2016 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2016 Stories and Links — an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orcas population suffers losses: Sadly, several of the orcas born in the 2015 whale baby boom, along with others,
Comp Plan Survey Deadline Today
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- As tracked over the last month or so by Orcas Issues and with a request for input from the County, a survey has been developed to gauge public thinking on a range of issues that will potentially influence state-mandated updates to the
Women’s Health Physician Joins Peace Island
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Anna Dowling, M.D., has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. She will provide women’s health (gynecology) and surgical services as a visiting specialist in Friday Harbor, one day per month. Dowling completed her medical degree at the
Ranker Chosen to Chair New Senate Environment & Tourism Committee
-- from Dave Pringle for Sen. Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was selected by his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus to chair the new Environment & Tourism Committee in the 2019 Legislative Session. "From our Salish Sea to our orcas to plastic pollution to community health
Fall 2018 Clay Café Coming Soon
Sunday, December 9, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from Geri Turnoy for Clay Café -- Come one, come all…to the Clay Café…on Sunday, December 9, from 2-5 p.m. in the High School Art Room. (This is a rescheduled date from November 4th.) Choose from a wide
