Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Chamber Music Festival Kick-off April 30th!
4 p.m. Ticket Sales Open at Orcas Center 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Reception - Toast 2015 Festival and New Executive Director -- from the Chamber Music Festival -- Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura-Parker, 2014
Guest Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many,
How 1st & 2nd Graders View Whales
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 3)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
April Poetry: Margie Doyle
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Still Now -- by Margie
Mike Kulper: Spending, Planning, Serving for Financial Health
Investing 101: Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Kulper is a retired college professor, but he still works, spreading his passion for
Earth Day Sing!
Wednesday, April 22 at 12 noon at the Orcas Food Co-op Courtyard Joyful Earth Singers will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 Joyful Earth Singers will sing songs of celebration for the
Writing “A Most Auspicious Day”
Featured at PlayFest, opening Friday, April 24 at the Grange -- from Kristen Wilson -- I just wrote my first play. It’s for the 10th Annual PlayFest which opens at the Grange on April 24.
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 2)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
Susan Osborn Honored in South Dakota
Susan Osborn, right, and Marilyn Castilaw at their induction into the South Dakota Hall of Rock and Roll "Dakota winds blow strong! Fierce beauty. So grateful!" Last week, Susan Osborn, with others from
April Poetry: Ingrid Karnikis
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. MORNING SONG -- by Ingrid
WSF Reservations System Simply on Overload
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF introduces "staggered" release dates April 28- May 19 for summer reservations A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working
Celebrate Recovery Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall this Friday
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Celebrate Recovery normally meets every Friday in the Orcas Senior Center (62 Henry Road Eastsound), however this Friday April 24, due to a scheduling conflict, Celebrate Recovery will be meeting
Orcas Remembers Rie Muñoz
-- by Margie Doyle -- Rie Muñoz sits with her dog Muncie in a field of lupine near her home. (Mark Kelley photo, 2008) Alaska artist Rie Muñoz died earlier this month in
Over a Ton of Litter Gathered In Just Three Hours!
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- Joan Vader, Emily Birky, event organizer Kira Bradshaw, and volunteer Mary Wachter at the Great Islands Clean Up. Photo courtesy Pete Moe. The Great Islands Clean Up was
Come Rummage Through Granny’s Attic!
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Millie Vetterlein and Gael Shipstad hold some of the treasures from Granny's Attic. The sale is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Granny's Attic rummage sale