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 Am I Here? Find Out at This Workshop
Thursday, July 31, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Michael Elder -- Michael Elder, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who recently moved to the island with his wife Linda, is presenting a
New Band in Town?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Even though this "story" is un-sourced, even though it is second- or third-hand hearsay, and even though Orcas Issues avoids repeating un-sourced street rumors, this one is simply too good
Harry W. Sircely Passes
-- from Mary Ann Sircely -- Veteran photojournalist Harry Sircely passed away peacefully at home on July 16. He was 69. Harry struggled with lung cancer for a number of years, always finding a way
FARM-TASTIC FUN at San Juan County Fair Ag Corner
-- from Boyd Pratt -- The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) is the place to be to learn all about San Juan County Agriculture! Located next to Fruits and Vegetables in the
Doe Bay Fest Tickets for Locals
Thursday - Sunday, August 7-10, Doe Bay Resort -- from Jami Mitchell -- Doe Bay Fest is just around the corner, slated for August 7-10, 2014. Coordinator Jami Mitchell affectionately calls it “the little festival
School Board Welcomes New Sup’t., Sets Budget and Levy
Measures pass unanimously after vigorous discussion -- by Margie Doyle – Eric Webb, new Superintendent of Orcas Island School District Eric Webb officially took the oath of office of Superintendent of the Orcas
An Evening of Dance at Orcas Center
Sunday August 3 at 6:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Come enjoy an evening of selected dances from the excellent Repertory West Dance Ensemble on Sunday August 3 at 6:30 pm. WWU’s
Orcas Real Estate Up 46% Over 2013
-- from Sandi Friel -- In a very welcome development for our Orcas Island real estate market, 89 properties sold between January 1 and June 30. This is a significant 46% increase over the same
Renée Fleming as Desdemona to Stream at Orcas Center
Saturday, August 2, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Renée Fleming sings one of her greatest roles as the innocent Desdemona in Verdi’s towering tragedy Otello streaming to Orcas Center as part
Victoria Parker Announces Chamber Music Fest Retirement
-- from Aloysia Friedmann, Founder and Artistic Director, Sam Coleman, Board President -- To our cherished Patrons, Supporters and Volunteers, At our Board meeting on Tuesday, July 15, Victoria Parker, the Orcas Island Chamber Music
Train Traffic and Oil Spill Protestors Attend Army Hearing
-- by John Stang for Crosscut.com -- Oil Train protestors show up for U.S, Army Corps of Engineers hearing. Photo courtesy of John Stang. The fate of a Cherry Point oil-loading dock. Distrust
Good Lovelies – From Riches to Rags to Life on the Road
Friday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Since they last graced our stage, the Good Lovelies went on the Stuart McLean Vinyl Café Christmas tour and they took home two
Who Follows and Who Supports Orcas Issues?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following is the statistics chart from our Orcas Issues internet host showing our impressive visitor traffic. We continue to be pleasantly gob-smacked by these numbers. It is apparent, viewing these
Island Stewards Offers “A Vote for the Future”
-- by Joe Symons -- Joe Symons and Anita Orne of Island Stewards launch "A Vote for the Future" a book geared for Middle School students There are just about three weeks left
Tango! Superstars! Piano Extravaganza! Chamber Music Fest is Two Weeks to Stand Up and Cheer!
-- from Joyce Stone, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura Parker Amazing, world famous musicians are coming to Orcas in August for one reason – the Orcas Island
Time Again to Enjoy Classic Vehicles
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m., Airport Park -- from Patty Pirnack-Hamilton -- Hamilton's Auburn, tear drop and the Chevy truck in background The Orcas Road Classics will host its 15th annual Classic Car
