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
How Random is Music for the Brain Compared to Hovercraft, Robots, and Submarine Cables?
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35453] The 15th Annual Science Fair at the Funhouse Commons on Saturday March 28 was big fun and a big success."Good high energy event," said Funhouse Director Krista Bouchey.
The Beagle Freedom Project
--by Gwen Stamm -- Two years ago, while volunteering at the Orcas Island animal shelter, I adopted my first dog. It was love at first sight and these days it is hard to find us
Senator Ranker Selected as Pro-Growth Progressive Leader
-- from Washington Senate Democrats -- [On March 25], Kevin Ranker was selected as one of the nineteen leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL, a national network that is committed to highlighting
Toxic Creosote-treated Wood Removed from Local Beaches
-- from the Friends of the San Juans -- Conservation crews remove creosote from local beaches. Over the past month, restoration crews from the WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have removed over
Beware OPALCO Phone Scam
-- from Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- We’ve heard from more than one business that someone is calling local businesses to inform them that they are late on paying their
Public Informs Advisors and Officials
March 26 Town Hall hears (mostly) from Orcas Islanders. Another meeting planned for Thursday, April 2. -- by Margie Doyle -- From left, Clyde Duke, Lance Evans, Ken Katz and Rick Hughes at Orcas
Clay Café at Odd Fellows
Saturday, April 4, 2 - 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Penny Sharp Sky -- A-OK--Art for Orcas Kids, presents the second “Clay Café”! This is an opportunity for children and grown-ups alike to
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying
Orcas Island Historical Society to Host Family Dinner
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Join us on the evening of Saturday, March 28th for "Dragons or Dinosaurs? Myth or Reality?" a fun-filled night of food, friends and Dinosaurs! Bring your children,
Emmanuel Parish Invites All to Holy Week Services
- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth and Church, photo courtesy of Cheryl Danskin Please join us at Emmanuel Parish for services during Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday service on April
April Concert “Goldberg Variations” with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane
Call soon – almost sold out! -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Jeffrey Kahane at the piano. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is proud to announce internationally renowned pianist
Epic Film, Beyond the Beautiful Forevers, to Stream
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Give yourselves the gift of theater on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center when Pulitzer Prize winner Kathryn Boo’s
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement
Reprise: When Your Life Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- (Orcas Issues has had several comments in recent weeks asking about Thayne and Chris Hamilton and their cause, first posted on Dec. 1, 2013. In response to the comments, we're
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable
March Turtleback March a Great Experience
-- from Tanja Williamson -- [metaslider id=35384] It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21st, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! Over 90 people, from ages five to
