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
Kaleidoscope’s Yard Sale: Got Good Junk?
From Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is currently accepting donations for their Annual Yard Sale, happening Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With there no longer being an Exchange, we
April Poetry: Alula
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. ALULA by Jill McCabe Johnson To ease his
Objections to CAO Filed with Growth Board
From the Common Sense Alliance [On April 26], Common Sense Alliance filed a Prehearing Brief with the State’s Growth Management Hearings Board spelling out its objections to the County’s Critical Area Ordinances (“CAO”) as
Letter to the Editor: Funhouse Commons Thanks “Leave No Trace” Race Backers
Thanks to Turtleback Race Participants! Supporters and participants at the "Leave No Trace" fundraiser last Sunday, April 21 On behalf of the Board and staff of The Funhouse Commons, thanks so much to
April Poetry: Plaintive, not Plaintiff
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. PLAINTIVE, NOT PLAINTIFF by Milly Vetterlein In the
Agave’s Spring Hours and Special Events
By Kathy Lunde Agave Restaurant in Eastsound is changing its opening time to 5 pm to coincide with the longer hours of daylight. Happy hour continues until 6: . We are closed Sunday and Monday.
Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby Tomorrow!
From the Friends of Moran It’s that time of year, when a young person’s fancy turns to… Fishing! We’ve got just the outlet for fishing youth from toddlers to 15 year olds. It’s the Annual
PlayFest: Lots Packed Into These 10-Minute Plays
Brian Richard and Chelsea Dean rehearsing for Adverse Possession by Elsie McFarland Actors Theater of Orcas Island is presenting the Eighth Annual PlayFest which features local playwrights, local directors, and local actors. Over
Operatic Version of Caesar’s Rise and Fall
Giulop Cesare with David Daniels and Natalie Dessay. Photo by Marty Sohl Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center "Hail, Cesare! Met Production a Conquering Hero." New York Post See and
Bishop Craig Anderson to Retire
From Emmanuel Episcopal Church After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Bishop Anderson announced his retirement effective May 1st. “It’s been a wonderful six years and I
McClerren Concedes to Stephens
From Brian McClerren Thank you to everyone who helped out with my campaign. Thank you to the thousands of people who voted for me and those who sacrificed their personal time to participate. We managed
April Poetry: Who Will Speak
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. WHO WILL SPEAK by Sadie Bailey Who will
Three American Legion Groups Flap Jacks
The happy flapjack crew at the American Legion pancake breakfast, from left, Kathy Everett, Mel Winsor, Mick Stevens and Mike Hedington, Jr. Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the American
Actors Theater Mixes Up Actors, Authors and Directors
10-Minute PlayFest Opens this Friday, April 26 The Festival of Plays that opens this Friday, April 26 at the Grange is a community-led project in which actors, authors and directors -- all local -- present
Salmonberry School’s New Teacher
Tom Rawson, new teacher at Salmonberry School Open House Monday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. From Salmonberry School Salmonberry School is thrilled to introduce its newest faculty member, Tom Rawson, to the
Come to Granny’s Attic this Saturday
The annual Granny's Attic sale is this coming Saturday, April 27. Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the Senior Services Advisory Committee, says, "We have lots of wonderful items including special furniture and co axel cable. Who
