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
Friday Harbor Town Award Celebrates an Old Friend
By Sandy Strehlou On Wednesday, May 8th, the Town of Friday Harbor will award Jenny Prescott, owner of Acanthus Antiques, and the San Juan County Land Bank, Partners in Preservation Awards for their actions to
Cider and Mead Festival is Almost Here!
Finnriver Cidery located in Chimacum, WA will again be one of the 18 producers featured under the tasting tent this year. By Madie Murray Final preparations are being made for what is shaping
Get Your Contra On
Saturday, May 11, 7:30–10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall from Jan Martindale Tapsalteerie, based in Seattle, has been playing for contra dances in the Northwest for 13 years. They play an eclectic mix of old favorites
Country Corner Day this Saturday
From Liz Longworth Country Corner Day will be Saturday May 4th from 10 am to 2pm. There will be Horse Rides, a Bounce House, Free Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats, Mothers Day Cards with Orcas
Thank you Charlie!
Thanks, Charlie, from Mandy and all the kids! By Madie Murray When a plea went out from Mandy Randolph about needing wood chips for the school garden paths, Rick Markov, a former school
Special Meeting for Library Expansion
Wednesday, May 1, 9:50 to 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Library A supplemental Meeting will be held in the Public Library's staff break room tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1. Members of a taskforce of the
Orcas Choral Society Fills St. Mark’s Cathedral with Mozart’s “Requiem”
The Orcas Choral Society and Guest Soloists, under the direction of Roger Sherman, sings to an appreciative audience at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Michael Hurwicz. The mammoth St. Mark's
Weight Watchers Celebrates 400 Pound Loss
Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Funhouse Commons Weight Watchers is inviting everyone to come to the Funhouse Commons for a Celebration of Success. A journey started in January has resulted in the members
April Poetry: How to Eat Chocolate
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. HOW TO EAT CHOCOLATE .....................For Susan by Michelle
Take-It-Only Days at The Exchange
Orcas Recycling Services will be holding a Take-It-Only Event at The Exchange May 10th - 12th. This is part of an effort to carry out a thorough Spring cleaning of The Exchange site; as such,
Peter Pere’s Figurative Sculptures at Artworks
Peter Pere The Orcas Island Artworks features figurative sculptures by Peter Pere through the month of May. The exhibit includes wall hung plaster relief sculptures and free standing ceramic renditions of portraits, busts
Community Foundation Takes Grants Funding Live!
From Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation As our community needs continue to grow, so does the Community Foundation’s Annual Grants Program. This year, 34 organizations submitted grant proposals. Of those, 32 proposals were
History Lives Here
Long lost farmhouse, San Juan County. Heritage Month in the San Juan Islands May 2013 is Heritage Month in San Juan County. Event organizers on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands have collaborated
April Poetry: The Red Dress of Poetry
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. THE RED DRESS OF POETRY by Carla Stanley
Student Art Displayed in May in Exuberant Show
Students art fills the Madrona Room again in May. Opening reception is Friday, May 3 Opening Reception Friday May 3, 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Center The art of Orcas Islandʼs young people will
School Board Chooses New Principal, Sets Minimum Education Plan
Proposal to add solar energy to bond rebuilding project By Margie Doyle Updated April 30 at 9:30 a.m. Amidst budget uncertainties that extend beyond the regular Washington State Legislative session, the Orcas Island School
