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
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of
Growler Flight Operations Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of June 15-21, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the
Learn to Sail the Seas!
-- from Gwyneth Burrell for Sail Orcas -- Jr. Sailing Sailing lessons for boys and girls aged 8-15 on West Sound will be running again this summer starting June 23rd. Now in it's 21st year
Actors Theater to Bring Burying Aunt Beulah to Random Howse
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Doug Bechtel -- First up in Actors Theater of Orcas Island's summer schedule is a Readers Theater production of the comedy “Burying
GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?
Friday June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Eagle Forum -- Presentation with Discussion to follow. The state legislature has passed [GMA repeal legislation] and it has
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Community For Support of Students
-- from the Families of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2014 -- The families of the Orcas Island High School senior class send our heartfelt thanks to the community members and businesses that
Darvills Contributes to Book Week Success for Kids
-- from Brook Meinhardt -- Pictured with books from Darvills: Brook Meinhardt, Izie Janecek,Hazel Meinhardt Moe, Henry Meinhardt Moe, Susan Stolmeier, and Janet Brownell (OIEF) Always working to instill and nourish the joy
OHS Class of 2014 Graduates!
-- by Cara Russell -- They wore blue and silver robes, and before the ceremony began, a few at a time poked their heads into the gym to make sure their family had found their
County Completes Odlin Park Renovation
-- from San Juan County Communications -- County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” Thursday, June 12, at the park
Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
Saturday, June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at Random Howse Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will present an "Island Injury Prevention Symposium". Lunch will be provided
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays 7:30 - 10 pm, June 16, 23, 30 & July 7 This is an invitation to explore and reclaim the joy and birthright of singing. Singing is the direct language of the soul, available
Community Celebrates Class of 2014’s Success
The Orcas High School graduates of 2014 -- by Margie Doyle -- "Go wherever you want; do whatever you want to do," Superintendent Barbara Kline told the 24 members of the Orcas High
The Passing of Joe Goodrich
-- from the International Order of Odd Fellows Mt. Constitution Lodge #88, Orcas Island -- When the Oddfellows came and sang to him, it was the most precious of precious gifts. John Sumrall, on
Next Step: County Planners to Review Eastsound Plans
-- Planning Commission Meeting with EPRC Friday June 20 at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- Concerns over agreed-upon design standards discussed -- by Margie Doyle -- Last week's joint meeting of the
Orcas Family Health Annual Dinner Raffle
Drawing on September 8th. Buy your tickets now! -- from Karen Key Speck -- Nearly every Orcas Island eatery has joined the Orcas Family Health Center's annual Dinner Winner Raffle. The fundraiser in its fifth
Friday the 13th — Your Lucky Health and Wellness Day!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Friday, June 13 7:45 to 8:45 am - Pam's Power Hour at Odd Fellows Hall Instructor Pamela Evans uses a mix of weights, stretching, mat work and
