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
EDC Offers FREE Finance 101 workshop
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Victoria Compton -- Gaining control over finances is one of the most important skills to learn as a business owner or an individual. The San
Volunteers Come Through for Co-op
-- from Learner Limbach, Orcas Food Co-op -- What an incredible weekend we just had at the Co-op! With the energy we had in the building you wouldn't know it was rainy and gloomy outside.
It’s Like Pulling Teeth — Only Free!
Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office, 445 Madrona Street -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Wednesday May 14 for free extractions for our Orcas
EDC Offers Social Media Workshop
Tuesday, June 3, from 9-noon, San Juan Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses
EPRC: Plans for Prune Alley Show Parking Woes
Hughes announces County Council meeting in Eastsound on Tuesday, May 20 -- by Margie Doyle -- 50% design for Fern and Prune Alley intersection County Engineer Rachel Dietzman spread out the 50% design
Clay Cafe at School this Sunday
Sunday, May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the School Cafeteria Just in time to create your Mother's Day Gift! Art for Orcas Kids (A*OK) will entertain kids and grown-ups as they select a
30th Anniversary for Island Sinfonia
Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- Island Sinfonia, the San Juans’ multi-island chamber orchestra, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and according to Lopez Islanders who heard Sinfonia perform
Remember Drive-In Movies? They’re Coming to the Fairgrounds
Friday, May 9, Starting at Dusk (8-8:30 p.m.), County Fairgrounds -- from Christina Giamalis, San Juan County Parks & Fair Dept. -- “The Goonies” - A Spielberg Classic on the Big Screen at Fairgrounds, Friday
Country Corner Days Coming Again—Soon!
Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth -- We hope that you will come and celebrate another great year with us! Thank you for being our customer! We
Discover the New Flair in Eastsound Square
Friday, May 9, 4:30 – 7 p.m., Eastsound Square -- from Sharon Ho --New studios and shops are bringing a fresh artistic vibe to Eastsound Square, right in town, across the street from Ray’s Pharmacy.
Reading with Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen and Shannon Borg
Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the Library Elizabeth Austen, photo by Susan Slapin Elizabeth Austen is the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2014-16. Her debut collection, Every Dress a Decision (Blue Begonia
Chamber Music Festival Tickets On Sale May 7!
Wednesday, May 7, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Opening day of ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Wednesday, May 7th. And the kickoff is happening at a
It’s May: Welcome to Chip Seal Season
-- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Public Works Department will be repairing and chip seal resurfacing roads in Eastsound during the month of May. Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions
Master Gardeners Launch “Plant a Row For the Hungry” Program
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The Orcas Island Master Gardeners are launching a new Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR) program at this year’s Farmers Market starting this Saturday. The program encourages local gardeners
One More April Poem: Number 1
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. NUMBER 1 -- by Theodore Vaccarella (age 8)
Guest Opinion: Why a Co-op?
-- from Regina Zwilling -- Everybody wants to eat smarter today so the idea of local, organic food is quite popular. In some places, food travels thousands of miles before it reaches your table. The
