The Christmas Bird Count for the San Juan Islands has been postponed to Saturday, Jan. 3. Stay inside and enjoy…
Winter sailing schedule begins Sunday, Jan. 4
County Stays “On” Through Storm
Members of the Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) held their 2008 Holiday Gala and Commodore’s Ball on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the YMCA Camp Orkila Conference Center.
A sense of satisfaction was nowhere in sight.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND COOKIES FOR THE SENIORS
The children of Orcas received two visits from Santa last week. He stopped in at the Country Corner to visit on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and then made an appearance on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Deer Harbor aboard the Santa Ship.
Hi….I’m Freddie, Abbott’s understudy (we look like twins!). I want to show you how festive Abbott will look when you take him home and give him a large red bow tie like this one. With his gray and white tuxedo outfit, he’ll then be ready for holiday parties and dances, and will look great under a Christmas tree! All cats can be seen at the Shelter any day, 2-5 (376-6777), or on the web at www.orcaspets.org. Take Abbott a red bow when you go.
Orcas Island Elementary PTSA’S annual holiday skate was on Friday, Dec. 12. Kids came wearing antlers, holiday sweaters, and other festive clothing. The kids skated to holiday music and small prizes were awarded for creative outfits.
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island presented free dictionaries to all third grade students at Orcas Island Elementary and Orcas Christian School.
“We just decided a while back that instead of taking the day off we’d do something fun and make it a charity event.”
Christmas came early to the Eastsound Fire Station.
After a remarkably mild fall, it looks like the first taste of more seasonal weather is here. The San Juan County Sheriff’s office and the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management are presenting the following tips for ensuring a safe winter.
