Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
Washington State Parks Publishes First Guide Book
-- from Washington State Parks -- Washington State Parks has published its first-ever comprehensive guide to Washington’s beautiful and diverse state parks. The Washington State Parks Guide is now available for purchase. The guide features hundreds of beautiful full-color photos and descriptions of more than 120 Washington state parks, including
Health Care District Needs Minutes Taker
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Health Care District is looking for a minutes taker. The skills required are: Excellent spelling and English grammar Good typing skills and familiarity with MS Word program Timely and reliable The Commission meets each Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the
Film, What the Health, to be Shown at Sea View
Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Lydia Miller for Pebble Cove Farm -- What The Health is a surprising, informative, and at times hilarious, documentary that will be an eye-opener for everyone concerned about their health, nutrition,how to prevent disease and live to their full potential.
Preschoolers Step Up
--by Meg Massey for the Orcas Community Resource Center-- Kaleidoscope Director Amber Paulsen shares a happy moment with preschooler Cielo Quitero Next year’s kindergartners learned again on May 16, just how treasured they are by our community. To celebrate the children who are ready and raring to step
Ferry Yakima Stranded at Anacortes Dock for Hours by Jammed Truck
-- from KOMO News -- A state ferry was stranded at the Anacortes terminal for hours overnight after a large truck got stuck halfway onto the ferry, officials said. The ferry Yakima was loading vehicles for its 8:25 p.m. departure Friday when a large medical imaging truck became high-centered --
Saturday 1:55 p.m. Anacortes – Orcas Ferry Cancelled
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The Anacortes 1:55 p.m. departure to Orcas is cancelled due to overnight loading delays. There are no new reservations being accepted for the 3:40 p.m. All 3:40 p.m. reservations will be loaded on a first come first serve basis. Reservation holders who choose
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Closing Out its Season
Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan for Salish Sea Early Music Festival -- In "Silvius Leopold Weiss," the final performance of the 2018 Salish Sea Early Music Festival on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church, baroque
Upcoming Health District Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 5, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Library Community Room -- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- At the June 5, 2018 regular meeting of the Orcas Health Care District, the board will consider a Resolution to adopt an interim 2018 budget. The PHD Commissioners have
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Recap
-- from Washington State Ferries -- [We] hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. It was a busy one at WSF, and [we] would like to thank all of our employees on the vessels and at our terminals for safely and efficiently moving passengers to their
Sheriff’s Report | May 23 – 29, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 23, 2018 18-003313 Death Investigation 06:40:23 05/23/18 A Deputy responded to an unattended death incident on Lopez Island. The investigation revealed that the decedent passed from natural causes. 18-003333 Theft 20:12:10 05/23/18 A Deputy made contact with a citizen who
Free Airplane Rides for Young Eagles
Young Eagles Day on Saturday, June 9 Young Eagle learning to fly, photo courtesy of J. A Young Eagles Day will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 10 to 1 pm. All children and young people, age 8 to 17, are invited to take a free airplane
Community Band to Bring Spring Things & Flings to Orcas Center
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck for Orcas Community Band -- The Orcas Island Community Band prides itself in musical variety. The Band's Orcas Center concert, Spring Things & Flings, on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. is no exception. Approximately 30 musicians will
Martin Lund’s “One World Music Celebration” Returns
Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. --from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center-- Martin Lund, meditative as he prepares for One World: Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Boats Martin Lund’s One World Music Celebration rides again – in fact, on June 15th and 16th, it’ll be
Sheriff Krebs Announces Re-election Bid
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- I was elected Sheriff of San Juan County three years ago and I am excited to announce that I’ll be running for re-election this November. As Sheriff, I’ve worked hard to promote and encourage a safer community. I’ve implemented the core beliefs of protect
Happy 67th Birthday, WSF!
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Today [June 1, 2018] we celebrate 67 years of carrying passengers safely and efficiently through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. Washington State Ferries begins operations on June 1, 1951. By Alan J. Stein Posted 1/20/2003, HistoryLink.org Essay 5081 On June 1,
Eastsound Mayoral Candidates Off and Running, Hopping, Galloping, Looking Cute
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- 2018 Mayoral Candidates, from left Sgt. Pepper, Tinker, Ginger, and Rocky Four mayoral hopefuls left the starting gate Memorial weekend and entered the early stretch of what promises to be an exciting race for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. Despite her
