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
Sign Up for Diamond Hill Plant Ramble
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- A Native Plant Ramble will be led by Ruthie Dougherty and Casey Hons on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to Noon, sponosred by the San
Choral Society Announces Soloists for Upcoming Bach Concert
-- by Roger Sherman, Director, Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce solo roles for its performance of the 1733 version of the "Mass in B-minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
April Poetry: Monica Kezar
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. The Square -- by Monica
Yoga! Do It In a Chair
Wednesday mornings, 10-11 a.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Daily-Smith -- Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings, starting April 8, from 10 - 11 a.m This gentle way of practicing yoga
County Land Bank Celebrates with Poetry Trails
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, The Land Bank, with help from its partners, SJI Library, SJI National Historical Park,
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The
Artworks History Subject of New Essay
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- The historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant Congratulations Boyd Pratt, History Link and the San Juan County Writing Our History Project for Boyd Pratt’s latest local history essay published on
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from
Guest Column: What Lies Behind OPALCO’s Rate Increases?
-- by Chom Graecen -- If you find the electricity rate increases, 12% this year and 41% by 2019, alarming (see orcasissues.com/guest-column-opalcos-price-increases), what’s behind the rising rate is worse. Given OPALCO’s broadband busy-ness lately, how
The Darker Side of Paradise
-- from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Does San Juan County have a domestic violence problem? Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community.
Cancer Support Group Meeting Fosters Communication
Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at Community Church The Cancer Support Group provides group support and encouragement, as well as a safe place to explore feelings and issues that face persons and families dealing with
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs: Temporary Downsizing through June 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 90-car Sealth will join the Anacortes/SJI route through the end of the spring sailing schedule, June 13, 2015. During this time the Klahowya will serve as the interisland
Shakespeare Shakes Up the Shoulder Season!
4th Annual Shakespeare Festival April 7-11 -- by Margie Doyle -- William Shakespeare, by Carla Stanley Now looking ahead to the 4th year of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival, (April 7-11, 2015), the
Final Four Free at the Sea View!
Monday April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Tip off at 6:20 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- Sea View Theatre and host Chris Dolan invite you to join us for an exciting night of basketball for
What’s Better Than a Basket of Candy? Two Baskets of Candy!
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35699] Every year Orcas kids get to partake in not just one, but two Easter egg hunts. First on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila, the
This Month’s County Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
