Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Orcas Issues New and Views Retrospective: 2009 Notable Moments
-- by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian -- 2009 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives and add your interests: Orcas forms Park and Recreation taxing district https://theorcasonian.com/letter-to-the-editor-orcas-park-and-rec-commissioners-give-thanks-for-approval/ County prepares updates for Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Management (Crack-up! at the August meeting power went out and the
November: A Time for Memories and Gratitude
--by Margie Doyle -- I'm indulging myself at Enzo's with a latte and a bagel, taking my time to respond to my emails, and enjoying the nostalgic version of the Byrd's "To Everything There Is a Season" -- a time for peace I swear it's not too late. I first
Third Tuesday is Open Mic at the Grange
Tuesday, November 20, 7 p.m., the Grange -- from Gordon Koenig -- Join us for Open Mic at The Grange, as a performer or as audience, in one of the most acoustically-satisfying spaces on the island. Mandy and Gordon will be your hosts on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m.
Peace Island Medical Center Receives Guardian of Excellence Award
-- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor has been named a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. This award is a nationally recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors health
Seniors Visit Local Orcas Entrepreneur
-- from Vicki O'Keefe for Orcas Senior Center -- As part of a Orcas Senior Center series of small after lunch trips to local businesses, the seniors visited the Girl Meets Dirt enterprise on Lover’s Lane. I wish I could have photographed the smell of pepper and fruit simmering in
Past, Present and Future: Orcas Issues Serves Us
-- by Margie Doyle -- Last night Orcas Issues News and Views celebrated our 10th anniversary with an Orcas-style potluck party at the Odd Fellows Hall. We invited over 300 of our subscribers and we're delighted with the event, remembering those who were there at the beginning in 2008, and
Guest Opinion: Blue Wave – A Team Effort on the Left
-- by Learner Limbach -- What seemed on election night to be sort of a blue ripple has actually shaped up to be an impressive blue wave, with many more races going the way of Democrats in the days after the election. Currently it looks like Democrats will flip between
Join Adoption Celebration at Superior Court
Friday, November 30, 3 p.m., San Juan Superior Court -- from Jane Severin for Superior Court -- San Juan County Superior Court and Juvenile Court Services will host an adoption celebration on Friday, November 30, 2018, in celebration of National Adoption Month. The public and media are welcome to join
November Art Show at Orcas Center Showcases “Partners in Art”
-- from Kathy Youngren -- The featured artists this month at Orcas Center are Susan Osborn and David Densmore. David said, ”Creativity has always been an important aspect of our relationship. Over 34 years we have immersed ourselves in many creative pursuits together, not in lock step but inspired by
Give Thanks Together at Community Church on Thanksgiving Eve
Wednesday, November 21, 6 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- The Community Church invites you to join us on Thanksgiving eve as we gather together with the Episcopal, Catholic, and Lutheran churches in a community-wide celebration of thankfulness for all the good gifts
Children’s Christmas Market at Library This Year
Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas Public Library -- from Michel Vekved -- It’s that time of year again! The 6th Children's Christmas Market will be taking place the week after the Artisans Fair at Odd Fellows. New location and date! This year the children’s Christmas market
Senior Center Launches Rx Assistance Program
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- The Orcas Senior Center (OSC) Nonprofit is pleased to announce the start of a new program designed to help seniors who qualify obtain prescription medicines at reduced or no cost. The Rx Assist Program provides help finding, completing, and submitting on-line
San Juan Fire Rescues Cowboy Who Toppled Down a Cliff
-- from Carolyn Hudson for San Juan Fire Department -- When Cowboy toppled down a 30-foot cliff Monday night, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Firefighters were there to save him in the dark of night. Gretchen Bailey said her hearing- and vision-impaired 14-year-old golden retriever got confused and ended
When Veterans Fight City Hall
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- They came one by one and their common denominator was camouflage. They camouflaged themselves behind beards, long hair, sunglasses, and an attitude. They shoved their white-knuckled fists deep into the pockets of their green field jackets and hunched their shoulders against the cold,
SJIMA Spotlights Exhibit Born in Antarctic
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Surprisingly, marine debris and plastic disposable lighters are at the heart of April Surgent’s art. Her exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) attracts visitors in with its glowing beauty and reveals a larger message.
Poetry: Honoring the Soldiers’ Sacrifice
Dreamers -- by Siegfried Sassoon Soldiers are citizens of death’s gray land, Drawing no dividend from time’s to-morrows. In the great hour of destiny they stand, Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. Soldiers are sworn to action; they must win Some flaming, fatal climax with their lives. Soldiers
