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
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
News from Hughes: County Ends Solid Waste Management
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated May 2 at 10 a.m. -- Council Member Rick Hughes County Councilman Rick Hughes recently updated Orcas Issues on work he's been doing with the San Juan County
Moulin Rouge: the Excitement is Building!
Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Orcas Center Stage. Dinner at New Leaf Cafe on Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle, updated April 28 at 7:30
Senior Projects: Where Curiosity and Commitment Come Together
-- by Cara Russell -- Orcas High School Teachers Val Hellar and Kathy Collister have been managing the senior projects at OHS for the last decade, and both have seen some "interesting" projects for even
Actors, Playwrights and Directors Shine in PlayFest
-- a Review by Margie Doyle -- On Opening Night of 2014 PlayFest, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island presented a spectrum of theater experiences that enraptured the audience with its flights of fancy, soul-felt
Bus Ride and School Tour for Children Entering Kindergarten
Tuesday, May 6 from 9:00-12:00 -- from Kalie McGinnis, Orcas Family Connections -- All Kindergarten-bound children will have the opportunity to ride to the Public Elementary School in a big yellow school bus. The bus
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Presents Simphonie
Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents harpsichordist Elisabeth Wright, viola da gambist Susie Napper and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan in
Fire Strikes Jones Family Farms on Lopez
-- from Jim Ghiglione, Lopez Fire Chief -- At 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, Lopez Island Fire & EMS personnel were toned out to a structure fire at 1934 Mud Bay Road. The first
